Resume of Timothy E. Cotton
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