Dale F. Knapp

**** *. ******* **. *** *, Mahomet, IL 61853

217-***-****

adhy9w@r.postjobfree.com

Overview: A highly dependable individual with experience in Manufacturing Maintenance and Automated Machinery with a record of accomplishment spanning several years. I have the ability to quickly resolve any given situation. Areas of strength include: self-starter, ability to work in a team setting or individually and excellent employment attendance record.

Professional Experience:

2020 Akorn Pharmaceuticals

Process Equipment Technician

Primary focus is for capping on flip top overseals for liquid or lyophilization operation

Ability to work and troubleshoot independently.

Demonstrate the ability to operate, troubleshoot and maintain all facility equipment and process control systems

Install new equipment and perform preventative maintenance on all facility and production equipment when needed

2019 – 2020 Express/Kraft-Heinz, Champaign IL

Line Technician

Operate and maintain a production line, assist with other production lines

Complete preventative maintenance and emergency maintenance

Assist in relieving operators in breaks and lunch

Complete change overs and quality after completed

2017 – 2019 Hearthside Food Solutions, Gibson City IL

Maintenance Technician

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on production systems

Complete changeovers and emergency maintenance on same production equipment

Complete projects given by the coordinator for the facility

Respond to immediate production and quality problems

2016 – 2017 Rockwell Automation, Champaign IL

Maintenance Technician

Perform preventative maintenance and rebuilds on conveyor systems

Perform, record preventative maintenance on building systems

Maintain maintenance department as well as keeping an accurate inventory on spare parts

Perform maintenance on different types of lift trucks and batteries for same vehicles

2015 – 2016 Menasha Packaging Company, Champaign IL

Maintenance Technician

Mechanical and electrical repair, troubleshooting of all production machinery and equipment

Perform changeovers and adjust same production machinery

Work closely with Production Supervisor and production personnel to keep machines operating in a quality manner

2011 – 2014 Frasca International, Urbana IL

Electronic Technician

Assemble, integrate, calibrate, test, debug and repair/retest of flight simulators

Install audio/video, ethernet and AC power lines in flight simulators and in computer electronic cabinets for same simulators

Test flight simulators thru computer software then repair as needed

Solder, build cable and wiring harnesses as needed. Also make repairs and changes to existing harnesses using soldering skills on same flight simulators

Complete a checklist for flight simulators before shipping to customers

Work with appropriate Engineering personnel as needed to correct documentation errors, design problems, etc.

2006 – 2010 Frasca International, Urbana IL

Electronic Technician

Assemble, integrate, calibrate, test, debug and repair/retest of flight simulators

Install audio/video, ethernet and AC power lines in flight simulators and in computer electronic cabinets for same simulators

Test flight simulators thru computer software then repair as needed

Solder, build cable and wiring harnesses as needed. Also make repairs and changes to existing harnesses using soldering skills on same flight simulators

Complete a checklist for flight simulators before shipping to customers

Work with appropriate Engineering personnel as needed to correct documentation errors, design problems, etc.

2005 – 2006 Solo Cup Company, Urbana IL

Mechanic/Technician

Maintain and repair production lid lines (15 machines)

Perform changeovers on same machines on a 3-man team

Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on 3 types of box tapers as needed

Correct quality problems by adjusting the same production lid lines

2004 – 2005 TeePak LLC, Danville IL

Shirring Mechanic/Technician

Maintain and troubleshoot automated high speed shirring machine and casing equipment

Troubleshoot, set up and changeover machines by using Allen Bradley Versa Views

Replace equipment parts when worn out and/or no longer working. i.e. brake modules, belts, pulleys, cam followers and proximity switches

Work closely with Production Supervisor

2004 Absopure Water, Champaign IL

Maintenance Technician

Mechanical repair and troubleshooting of production equipment

Work closely with Production Supervisor and Production Personnel to keep machines operating in a quality manner

Assist with new equipment installation

Perform quality checks every hour or after changeover was completed

1993 – 2003 Advanced Filtration Systems, Inc., Champaign IL

Maintenance Technician

1988 – 1993 Advanced Filtration Systems, Inc., Champaign IL

Machine Operator/Floater

Education:

1986 – 1987 ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis IN

Graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree program in Automated Manufacturing Technology. Course included Advanced Math, Physics, Instrumentation, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Manufacturing Organization and Management, Operations Research and Management, Industrial and Managerial Economics and Robotics theory and laboratory. Basic Computer Programming courses were also included and completed.

1984 – 1986 ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis IN

Graduate of the Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Electronic Engineering Technology. Course included Hands-on training and study of Solid State Analog devices, digital and microcomputer principles. Communication Electronics, Pulse Techniques and Industrial Electronics. Troubleshooting and repair of circuits and electronic systems was a major area of training. Technical communication skills, both written and oral were also an integral part of the curriculum.

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