Richard A. Dahlinghaus

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OBJECTIVE: Obtain a challenging mechanical or electrical position using my, professional, detail oriented, safety conscious, leadership traits.

UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS

Self motivated Quick learner

Associate of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology

State Certified Journeyman Machine Repairman August 1, 2009

Twelve years experience in a manufacturing environment

Eight years experience in electromechanical field service

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

General Motors 1997-Aug 1 2009

Machine Repair Apprentice: 2005-Aug 1 2009

Performed troubleshooting & repair on hydraulic & pneumatic systems, gearboxes, conveyors, & large presses, operate & rig mobile & overhead cranes. Fabricate fixtures, read blueprints, operate tow motors,forklifts, and scissor lifts

Collaborated to implement a teamwork concept for process improvement that reduced line transition time from 22.7 minutes to 13.2 minutes

Improved throughput from 456 strokes per hour to 524 strokes per hour.

Record maintenance data into the IBM MAXIMO ASSET TRACKING SYSTEM ensuring continuity,

communication, and safety between shifts, thereby improving productivity

Performed preventive maintenance and emergency repairs

Assembler & Press Technician, Dayton Ohio: 1997-2002

Press Operator changed and inspected dies and parts.

Quality Assembler, performed all jobs on assembly line and operated fork truck

Weld Machine Operator, loaded part magazines, inspected welds

Pro-Copy Inc., Formerly Konica Business Machines, Cincinnati, Ohio: 1989-1997

Service Technician

Managed, serviced, and consulted for Konica technology in my territory including corporate

headquarters for Standard Register, NCR, multiple General Motors facilities, and Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Achieved the top-technician award for 1993 in the Cincinnati office

Ranked in the top ten-percent for training excellence in the country

troubleshoot & repaired electronics using schematics and test equipment

EDUCATION

North Central State College – 3.9GPA July 2005 to December 2006

Completed engineering coursework in the areas of Manufacturing, Mathematics, Machining, Physics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Blue Print Reading, Rigging, CAD

RETS Technology Center - 3.9 GPA November 1986 to October 1988

Associate of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology

Included Digital Electronics, Numerical Controls, and Fiber Optic Communications