Robert R. Cook
St Joseph, MO ***** *************@*****.*** 573-***-**** (Cell)
EDUCATION
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management Technical Emphasis in Drafting and Design
US Army National Guard
Basic Non-Commissioned Officers’ School
RELATED EXPERIENCE
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER November 2023 to present
Snorkel Lifts Elwood, KS
Originate, edit and update manufacturing and engineering change requests
Evaluate and change manufacturing processes for improved performance
Check quality of parts for correct specifications and advise on control and usage
Evaluate safety issues and make corrective actions
Ensure quality of parts and corrective actions with vendors on parts deemed not within specifications PROCESS TECHNICIAN December 2020 to April 2022
Brewer Science Incorporated Springfield, MO
Evaluate safety of existing machines
Print electronic circuitry on flexible surfaces using an Atama printer by keying commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles
Inspect and test printer, materials, and final products to ensure high quality
Study print requests to ensure print parameters meet specifications
Oversee and evaluate bids on purchasing new equipment MANUFACTURER 2020
Express Professionals assigned to Precision Wicking Springfield, MO
Oversee production of candle wicks, investigated and resolved operational problems as they arose
Supervised and trained second shift co-workers to ensure production goals were attained
Inspected machines, wax temperatures, and proper threading of wicks to ensure product quality and reduce waste ASSISTANT PLANT ENGINEER April 2013 to July 2019
Manchester Packaging St. James, MO
Assisted in the production, print, and converting of food-grade blown plastic film as well as quality control
Assisted with the installation and implementation of CMMS software
Ensured the safe installation of new equipment and personnel involved with the installation
Planned, coordinated, and directed the design and layout of machinery moved from one building to another
Researched and investigated electrical and physical needs to accommodate the installation of new equipment
Converted technical drawings of existing parts, building plans, and electrical schematics to CAD drawings
Undertook incomplete projects and completed wiring, plc programming, and installation
Prepared and submitted EPA emission reports, stormwater inspections, and hazmat identification and removal
Assisted in vendor selection through preparing, reviewing, and award bid proposals within budget parameters
Assisted with formulating procedures for the acquisition of materials and services
Learned to program, install and wire Programmable Logic Controllers
Learned to troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment Robert Cook Page 2
CRAFTSMAN & CNC MACHINE OPERATOR June 2004 – May 2009 Black Widow Custom Bows Nixa, MO
Created traditional and recurve hunting bows to customer specifications
Calibrated CNC machine probe, tool setting sensor, and assisted with yearly maintenance of CNC machines
Assisted with tool deflection and increased tool lifespan by altering programs to utilize tools more efficiently
Used lathes, band saws, grinders, and drill presses to make parts and bows
Used micrometers and dial indicators to check products and CNC machines OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
PARTS COUNTER PERSON April 2012 to April 2013
Heritage Tractor Rolla, MO
Ordered and received customer parts
Maintained parts department inventory
Controlled obsolescence
PARTS COUNTER PERSON April 2010 – April 2012
Al West Nissan Rolla, MO
Responsible for all daily operations and administrative responsibilities of parts department
Analyzed the prices and costs of after-market parts
Ordered and received customer and service department parts SERVICE MANAGER Jan 1994 – Aug 2002
Murphy Tractor & Equipment Springfield, MO
Administered the terms and conditions of contracts
Negotiated contract modifications and the terms and costs of contract changes
Monitored outstanding contracts to ensure satisfactory progress, to assure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance
Advertised, solicited, and procured a variety of products and/or services
Reviewed procurement submissions for adequacy and completeness, and resolves any problems prior to initiation of contractual action
Used a variety of contract types, such as performance based, fixed price, purchase orders, cost-reimbursement, cost-plus-fee (including fixed fee, incentive fee, and award fee), as well as grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions to procure items and/or services
Decreased operating departmental budget that was deficit and realize a profit in one year
Assisted customers with maintenance needs and maintenance proposals
Communicated all aspects of the service department with customers and sales personnel
Coordinated and tracked safety training for service department personnel
Provided relevant training and development to improve departmental skill sets
Streamlined operations to improved communications between service and other department TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/HONORS
CNC Machine Operator Certification June 2007
Private Pilot License August 1996
GM Master Parts Guild December 1992
US Army Advanced Training Diesel Mechanic August 1982 Member of Epsilon Pi Tau Honors Fraternity October 1988