CHARLES R. HAMILTON
Chardon OH ***** • (***)***–*792 • ad2crc@r.postjobfree.com
Electrical Control Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Professional looking for a position to apply 30 years of diverse industry experience to help an organization run more efficiently through my ability to install and support their systems, equipment, and machinery.
Thirty years troubleshooting electronic controls, CNC, PLC’s, ladder logic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical/control systems, etc.
Extensive electrical, controls, PLC programming, CNC trouble shooting and repair, safety system installation, repair and maintenance
Robotics – 2 and 3 and 6 axis, programming, maintenance and repair
PC troubleshooting, installation, maintenance and repair
Upgraded, installed and maintained ride control/safety systems on amusement park attractions complying with Corporate, Manufacturer and State Safety Standards and guidelines
Excellent troubleshooting abilities; work well independently; eager to learn and keep current with latest technologies; good people skills, including the ability to motivate others
Confident with computer skills, keeping current with upgrades in technology, hardware and software
Proven performance and leadership qualities
Fiber optic installation, maintenance and repair
Business Management
WORK HISTORY
Cuyahoga Molded Plastics August 2023 – Present Cleveland, Ohio
Maintenance Manager: Part time/contract
Similar duties as Mayfran International.
Mayfran International July 2014 – June 2023 Cleveland, Ohio
Maintenance & Facilities Manager (Promotion) 2021 – 2023
Lead Strategy of the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of factory equipment and building services
Design yearly capital improvement budget for maintenance and facilities
Oversee staff team of five which includes work order delegation and continued training related to pneumatics/hydraulic, mechanical, CNC and electrical control systems.
Facilitate purchase and installation of new factory equipment
Led upgrade of building facilities
oRoad Replacement
oSanitary Sewer Replacement
oElectrical Upgrade
PLC Programming
CNC Trouble shooting and repair
Negotiate utility contracts
Create & maintain yearly budget for maintenance department, as well as maintaining inventory of key equipment parts
Manage adherence to 5S methodology to gain efficiencies within department
Ensure that OSHA procedures, as well as Health, Safety, and Environmental rules & regulations are followed
Maintenance Supervisor (Promotion) 2017 – 2021
•Supervise the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of factory equipment and building services
•Lead/train staff team of five which includes work order delegation and continued training related to pneumatics/hydraulic & mechanical/electrical systems
•Led upgrade of building facilities
oHVAC upgrade including addition of zone controls
oLighting upgrade to LED
oCAT5 Network upgrade
•PLC Programming
•CNC trouble shooting, service and repair
•Created & maintained yearly budget for maintenance department, as well as maintaining inventory of key equipment parts
•Implemented 5S methodology to gain efficiencies within department
•Ensure that OSHA procedures, as well as Health, Safety, and Environmental rules & regulations are followed
Senior Electrical Controls Technician 2014 – 2017
•Inspected, troubleshooted & maintained all production control systems including CNC presses/mills and lathes, cranes, welders, bandsaws, and riveters
•Designed, built, and upgraded control system for machines in-house to increase production
•Designed, built, and installed utility control systems for plant HVAC, electrical/lighting, security, gases and compressors
•PLC Programming
•CNC trouble shooting, service and repair
Various Contract Assignments 2007 – 2011 Cleveland, Ohio
•Included the installation and repair of all production equipment, including programming of PLC’s & Drives at Graphic Packaging International
Blackhawk Automotive Plastics 2006 – 2007 Salem, Ohio Service Technician
•Designed, programmed, and installed control systems
•Programmed and maintained robots for injection mold machines
Geauga Lake / Six Flags Worlds of Adventure / Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom 1983 – 2006 Aurora, Ohio
Ride Maintenance Manager 2002 - 2006
•Oversaw compliance for new guidelines set by the state for electrical requirements for amusement rides and attractions
•Ensured the safety, proper maintenance and overhaul of rides and attractions per state and manufacturer specifications
•Pursued ‘Team Approach’ atmosphere for 31-member maintenance department with emphasis on total guest satisfaction, safety, maximizing of ride up-time, efficiency and accuracy of repairs, time saving operations (reduction of employee overtime), employee hiring and restructuring (picking the best people for the job) and extensive documentation
Manager, Control Technologies 1998 – 2002
•Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of ride control/safety and electrical systems
•Worked closely with the Corporate Engineering Department, Project Management, Ride Maintenance and Electrical Departments
Technologies Coordinator 1993 – 1998
•Installed, programmed and maintained Fujitsu F9600 telephone PABX
•Installed and maintained Novell, Windows NT Server, LAN, including fiber optic, thinnet, 10 Base T, & Arcnet
Electronic Technician 1984 – 1993
•Responsible for maintenance of all electronic equipment, including Mitel SX-200 telephone PABX, CATV system, remote control systems and motor controls (AC and DC), theatrical sound and lighting reinforcement, PA system for rides, games and retail within a campus environment
Repair & Maintenance 1983 – 1984
•Maintained, repaired and trouble-shot all electronic and mechanical arcade games (seasonal)
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
2004 – NAARSO Certified Level I Ride Inspector
CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
1994 – LAN installation and maintenance
Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation:
2009 – RSView 32 Project Development
2000 – 5550 PLC Processors; developing and programming using RS Logix 5000
1999 – Designing, starting up and troubleshooting Allen Bradley 1336 Plus II AC Drive System
1999 – Panelview 550 and 900; developing application using Panel Builder 900 Configuration software
1998 – Advanced programming for SLC 500 using RS Logix 500
1998 – Programming for SLC 500 using RS Logix 500
Mazak CNC Maintenance and repair Certificate
Trumpf Trubend CNC service and repair certificate
Fanuc i300C 6 Axis Robotic repair and Electrical training
1998 – Maintenance and troubleshooting with the SLC 500 system using A.I. Series software
1998 – Fundamentals of Programmable Controllers using SLC 500 Advanced Programming software
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Awards for Standard of Excellence; Attitude; Achievement (Premier Parks)
Member of the “Top Gun Club” (Premier Parks)