RANDY A. LOCKNER
Phone: ***/***-**** Cell; ***/291-****-*** W. Empire Street
E-mail: ******@***.*** Freeport, Illinois 61032
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional electronic and mechanical aptitude with a proven record of increasing the utilization of production machinery. Skilled in testing, troubleshooting, de-bugging, scrap reduction and safety improvements. Strong experience with PLC and computer controlled equipment. Well-developed interpersonal skills with both internal and external customers. Two years’ experience in production supervision.
EDUCATION
DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
Two year college certificate in Electronics Technology
Additional course work in Logic Circuits, Technical Business Writing,
Statistical Process Control, JIT, QIP, and DOE
Highland College; CDL Class A Driver Training
Blackhawk Technical College; ISO Lead Auditor, ISO 14000 Auditor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HERITAGE WOODS. Freeport, Illinois July 2014 - Present
Assisted Living Facility
Maintenance Director
Responsible for all maintenance functions and housekeeping staff and all functions related.
Full responsibility for hiring/firing, pay increases, scheduling per workload
PM program per state requirement for the building and grounds.
All kitchen repairs, in a commercial type kitchen to meet state requirements.
Vendor selection for grounds maintenance and any additional vendor requirement.
HVAC troubleshooting and PM maintenance.
Wall repair, plumbing repair, and electrical repair.
MITEK MANUFACTURING INC., Winslow, Illinois July 2012 - July 2014
Manufacturer of Audio Equipment
Maintenance Technician
Responsible for all maintenance functions in the Wood Fab. Factory.
Compressor installation, both plumbing and 480VAC 3-phase wiring.
All plumbing and electrical 120 to 480VAC 3 phase installation
Troubleshoot DC volt PC board applications
Preforming all PM functions, and implementing new PM for new equipment
Floor layout and moving production equipment
PLC troubleshooting for multiple wood fabrication.
FAITH ENGINEERING INC., Monroe, Wisconsin February 2009- April 2012
Manufacturer of Automated Equipment.
Project Manager
Procured parts and materials for projects
Full responsibility of the DNA dryer program, purchasing parts, programing the motor controller, wiring, assembly and delivery.
Wired panels for one off automated equipment
Worked with Allen Bradley PLC
Responsible for new sales and sales of production runs
Worked with customers on their requirements, and delivery requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ORCHID INTERNATIONAL LLC, Monroe, Wisconsin February 2007-2008
Manufacturer of lamination stamping and die cast rotors
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer
Responsible for bills and routings
Prepared time studies and recommended improvements for production processes.
Floor layout for new customer requirements, layout for best flow of product through the plant.
Environmental Coordinator
Responsible for Hazardous waste handling and elimination working with Wisconsin DNR
EPA documenting and monitoring all chemicals and materials used at Orchid.
Responsible for monthly reports to the DNR on waste water, and water testing of a creek close to the facility.
LEGGETT&PLATT, Freeport, Illinois January 2005-2007
Manufacturers of Industrial racking, shelving, and ladders
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Responsible for bills and routings for the production floor.
Prepared time studies and production improvements production processes.
Fixture improvement to increase efficiency
FS STEPHENSON SERVICE, Ridott, Illinois April 2003-2005
Sales and service of farm supplies, custom application of fertilizer and chemicals.
Tender Driver and Applicator (2003-2005)
Tending to applicators, by driving chemicals to the desired fields.
Custom applicator of dry fertilizers
LP delivery both bulk and bottle
Installation of LP from the tank to the furnace, which included setting the 500 gallon tank
Maintained plumbing for the furnace
HONEYWELL / MICROSWITCH, Freeport, Illinois 1977-2002
Manufacturers of automotive and commercial hall effect switches, manual switches, and proximity switches, with annual sales of $100,000,000.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician (1979-2002)
Responsible for ensuring maximum machine utilization, maintaining high productivity while keeping scrap rate to a minimum.
Maintained inventory turn levels to a maximum.
Implemented $400,000 worth of capital equipment on a new sensor line.
Implemented a potting compound cleaning process resulting in increased safety and cost savings in waste removal.
Trained new technicians on all Honeywell manufacturing and paperwork systems.
Generated ISO 9000 and QS 9000 work instructions.
Implemented SPC and QIP Quality in Process on Ford, Chrysler, and Bosch calibrators reducing scrap and rework by 20%.
Introduced new method of ink marking. This contribution has had several important departmental follow-up uses for the Video Jet ink marking process.
Improved process, quality and reject rate for Ford. Reduced scrap and rework by 10% resulting in end-of-line yield improved from 94% to 99%.
Lead technician in the setup $8,000,000 automated assembly line producing 1.3 million parts per year.
Set up Preventive Maintenance schedule on $8,000,000 automated line and instigated cost efficient spare parts program.
Production Supervisor: 1997 - 1999
Worked with production as a supervisor during the setup and first two years of running of Automotive sensors
Supervised 10-12 production work on an automotive assembly line.
Maintained a 90-98% production level.
Checked Quality using and AQL level (percent of production) and in process checks.
Generated performance reviews and tracked attendance.
Evaluation Technician (1977-1979)
Worked primarily in the laboratory, evaluated competitor products, using UL and military standards.
Tested competitor’s product that was similar to Honeywell’s to failure and wrote evaluation reports on the results.