Mechanical Assembler Machine Builder

RODNEY B. CARTER

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Kenockee, Michigan 48006

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Seeking a Machine builder Toolmaker supervisor position which highlights a creative and mechanically talented individual who has a strong machine tool background while providing the opportunity to: Supervisory support of welding automation & associated equipment. Apply manufacturing and toolmakers activities to operations. Insure quality craftsmanship and contribute industry knowledge. MAJOR TASKS PERFORMED:

• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects in high pressure, dynamic environment with critical time lines

• Strong leadership qualities with ability to define individual and shared goals for teams. PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS INCLUDE:

Organizer Coordinate Trainer Engineering Adeptness Innovation Planner Supervisor SKILLS SUMMARY

Electrical Machine Circuits Fluid Power Standard Modern Metal removal Process Pneumatic Circuits Thermoplastics Materials Process Engineering Tool Detailing & Assembly Machine Blueprints

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Master Robotics Aug 2011 – Aug 2024

Shop Manager/Supervisor

• Grew the company to be one of the more respectable robot Refurbish and service companies

• Directed repairs, service, and Refurbish of robot systems

• Train the newer employees how to Eval and repair robots and controllers

• Troubleshoot problems over the phone or out in the field. Preform repairs in the field or back at the shop

Technical Service Manager

• Repair of Robotic weld systems and other robot systems

• Responsible for the maintenance of the forge equipment, presses, induction heaters and robots

• Submit the proper paper work and track repairs done

• Participate in shift change meetings and line up the incoming shift w2ith any issues or incomplete repairs

Consultant at Caterpillar Nov 2009 – Jun 2011

Robot Technician

• Repair and Rebuild of robots. Design and manufacturing of end of arm tooling for robots

• Field service on robotic equipment in customer’s location

• Manufacturing of standard and special products

United Robotics Inc. Oct 2005 – Oct 2009

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Plant Supervisor

• Accountable for manufacturing process of Robotic Tooling

• Direct Robot Rebuild, testing, and runoff. Setup robot rebuild and repair Strategic Alliance Inc. Jan 1999 – Oct 2004

Plant Manager

• Responsible and oversaw all complete manufacturing processes

• Coordinate all of manufacturing to insure delivery and quality

• Quote machining, material, delivery and manpower requirements

• Communicate with customers, engineering, purchasing and manufacturing to direct and manage departments together, to guarantee assembly, debug and run off proceeds smoothly and unhindered

DeWitt Tool & Mfg. Co. Jan 1995 – Dec 1998

General Manager/Plant Supervisor

• Responsible for the company’s operation of manufacturing. Coordinate all departments: engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, safety & security, quality control and machining group

• Accountable for scheduling of skilled trades and contract personnel for three manufacturing facilities

• Enjoy the industrial on-site interaction with customers and associate well on both plant and cooperate levels

Bond Robotics 1989 to Jan 1995

• General Manager/Plant Supervisor

• Responsible for organizing specific special machine jobs, complete follow-up for each job from cradle to grave

• Successfully directed all aspects and processes of manufacturing duties such as: run off problems, purchased components, ensure quality and any recommendations to repair equipment Alfran, Inc. 1986 - 1987/1988 - 1989

Leader and Product Quality

• Oversee complete machine and fixture assembly processes

• Exclusively accountable for checking finished product tolerances, quality and hardness characteristics

E & E Engineering, Special Products Division Inc., 1987 - 1988 Machine Builder

• Served as toolmaker/machine builder apprenticeship. Floor machine builder for prototype dies and mold

• Machines operated: CNC Mill, Bridgeport, Lathe, Surface, ID, OD Grinders and all other typical tool room equipment

L & L Products 1976 – 1978/1982 -1985

Went thru apprentice ship –

EDUCATION

US Army: 17 July 1978 – 17 July 1982.

Macomb Community College Toolmaker/Machine Builder Course General Electric Fundamental Electricity

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