Resume of Timothy E. Cotton

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North Liberty, IN 46554

Objective:

To obtain a position in the Production team and overall organization to best utilize my problem solving, Six Sigma Lean, leadership, and communication skills along with my work ethic.

Education:

Anticipated Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology

Purdue University; South Bend, IN – Expected Graduation: May 2018

Naval Nuclear Power Prototype

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command; Goose Creek, SC –Graduation: June 2000

Naval Nuclear Power School

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command; Goose Creek, SC –Graduation: November 1999

Navy Nuclear Electronics Technician

Navy Nuclear Power “A” School; Goose Creek, SC –Graduation: April 1999

Skills:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt OSHA 30 Hour certification

Advanced Electronics Knowledge Hands on Logic Circuit design

Distributed Control Systems Allen-Bradley PLC’s

MSOffice – Word, Excel, Visio Quality Control & Analysis

Excellent Communication Skills Troubleshooting

Advanced Mathematics RCCA, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping

Experience:

Heartland Footwear Inc. South Bend, IN Jan 2017 – Feb 2017

Process Technician

Assisted with the installation and setup of rotary injection molding machine for the manufacture of rubber boots.

Performed daily maintenance and troubleshooting of molding machines, including repair and mold die changes.

Aerotek Contractor – Federal Mogul South Bend, IN July 2015 – Dec 2016

5S Facilitator and Coordinator

Member of the Foundry Team

Responsible for 5S organization of Die Preparation Room to assist in reducing setup times

Coordinates area 5S facilitators in order to ensure department wide compliance with all company 5S policies.

Acting Kaizen Champion, coordinating Kaizen events and teaching continuous improvement skills to leadership and hourly employees.

University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN December 2012-June 2015

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Worked in Notre Dame power plant Instrumentation and Controls Department

In charge of Calibration program, responsible for all calibrations within the plant

Gained knowledge regarding Emerson/Novaspect DCS systems, Title V emission rules

Performed various system upgrades to legacy systems to incorporate computer controls

Manpower Contractor - Honeywell South Bend, IN April 2010-September 2012

Production Control Specialist/ XRF Technician

X-Ray Testing for Airbus A380 brake products.

Assisted floor supervisors in Friction Materials department with personnel management and value stream flow.

Maintained training records management of over 130 people

Involved in numerous kaizen events including as project lead

Obtained Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Hegele Logistics Elk Grove Village, IL 2008-2009

Installation Technician

Assigned to Omaha, NE, starting a new hub of operations

Installed X-Ray, MRI, and CT Scanners in hospitals and clinics throughout the nation.

Installations included new facilities and working emergency rooms.

United States Steel Ecorse, MI 2006-2008

Electronics & Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Assigned to QA Chemical Lab facilities at Great Lakes Works

Responsible for maintenance of QA/QC equipment including XRF, Combustion Analysis, and Optical Emission Spectrometers

Updated and maintained lab conditions and records for ISO 9000 requirements

Rebuilt and Updated calibration curves and standards to correlate with other USS QA Lab facilities

United States Navy Pearl Harbor, HI 1998-2005

Electronics Technician, Nuclear, Submarines

Assigned to Reactor Controls Division as a Reactor Operator onboard two fast attack submarines

Exited Navy as E6

Updated, troubleshooted, and maintained reactor safety controls

Served as Publications Petty Officer, System Expert, and ship’s LAN administrator

Received numerous awards and citations

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