RANDY A. LOCKNER

Phone: ***/***-**** Cell; ***/291-****-*** W. Empire Street

E-mail: acyubx@r.postjobfree.com 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.

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