Richard A. Felker
Rockford, MI **341
*********@*****.***
Objective:
I am looking for an opportunity to use my skill set to enhance the quality and productivity
of the products and services of my future employer. With 20+ years of expertise and experience in
machine controls I feel I would be a valuable addition to any maintenance team.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• PLC: Multigenerational Allen Bradley, Square D Sy/Max, PanelView,
• PanelView Plus, VersaView, DeviceNet, EtherNet, ControlNet
• Stamping Presses, Conventional and Transfer
• Part Handling Automation, Hard Automation and Robotics
• Troubleshooting: Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic
• Robots: Comau Robotics
• Management Experience
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Creative Machining Inc. Wyoming, MI June 2021 to Present Panel builder / Machine Wiring Electrician.
PanelView design.
Panel design and building.
Electrical component installation, wiring.
Electrical troubleshooting.
PLC programing
Electrical schematic editing
National Plastek, Inc .March 2016 – June 2021
Facilities / Industrial Electrician
Maintained automated equipment.
Installed power runs for new and existing equipment.
Created a preventative maintenance program.
Imperial Design Grand Rapids, MI March 2015 to February 2016
Contract Electrician
Installed power runs for building and equipment.
Performed electrical preventative maintenance.
Maintained electrical systems.
General Motors Grand Rapids and Lansing, MI July 1984 to December 2014
Positions held:
Material Handling
Electrical Apprentice
Industrial Electrician
Press Room Service Electrician
Maintenance Supervisor Per Diem
EDUCATION:
Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI
Electrical apprentice classes. September, 1998 to April 2002
Journeyman Electrician with UAW Card July, 10, 2002
State of Michigan License. September, 22 2009
Associates Degree April,29,2021
Career Summary:
Throughout my career, I have experienced everything from basic electrical wiring and construction to installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting complex machinery, using PLC logic and multi-meter devices. I have maintained and troubleshot stamping process, robots, and automation while maintaining relationships and communications with various supervisors, coworkers, production workers, etc.
I moved from maintenance and troubleshooting to machine building and wiring at Creative Machining Inc. where I was able to expand my knowledge and prefect panel design, building and PLC programing.