Randall Ponder

***** *******

Taylor, MI. *****

Cell 313-***-**** / jejpl3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Looking for a growing company to join as an Engineering Technician.

I am a self-starter, and highly motivated. I am able to meet daily deadlines,

I work very well with people, and I am able to multi-task, with the ability to trouble-shoot.

WORK HISTORY

2009-2010 QUALIS CORP

Engineering Technician for Quails Corp, at RSJPO (Robotics Systems Joint Project Office) located in the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI. I report to the Technical Management Office. RSJPO is the lead organization for the development, systems engineering, integration, acquisition, testing, fielding, sustainment and improvement of unmanned systems for the Warfighter to ensure safe, effective and supportable capabilities are provided while meeting cost, schedule and performance. I currently provide input on Acquisition decisions, engineering modifications / upgrades, and testing of various technical issues for unmanned robotics platforms used primarily in Afghanistan (OEF) and Iraq (OIF) for IED (roadside bombs) detection and disarming. I have worked on the Foster Miller (QinetiQ) Talon 3B / Talon IV, the iRobot FasTac, and XBot, and the AGT MARCbot 4/4N and the

Dok-ing MV4-B. I have traveled to Aberdeen proving grounds, Aberdeen MD, and Yuma proving grounds, Yuma, AR to support various operational assessments for equipment, for both the U.S. Army and U.S Marine Corps, my travel is about

25%. I had a Secret Security Clearance.

2008-2009 LG ELECTRONICS

Factory Authorized Direct Mobile Service Technician

Worked for LG Electronics covering southeast Michigan performing service on all LG Electronics equipment and appliances, such as, 50” and 42” Plasma and LCD TV’s as well as refrigerators, Air conditioners, and Heat Pumps (PTACS), Mapped out and prescreened service calls, interfaced with Tech support and ordered all parts needed to complete requested warranty service repairs.

2006-2008 CL AUTOMOTIVE

Senior Maintenance Technician

Providing maintenance, and support for plant production, quality and engineering departments. Interfaced with, Plant Manager, Engineering Manager, and Maintenance Manager to prioritize jobs. Equipment maintained are, various build tables and test tables for headliners, for the Cadillac DTS and the Buick Lucerne as well as the console build area, and headrest area for Hamtramck GM plant. Other equipment worked on were, Econo Lifts, Jiffy and Viet steamers, various screw guns and there controllers. Replacement parts used were Allen-Bradley SLC 550 PLC’s, Allen Bradley Micro Logics 1500 PLC, assorted Allen-Bradley input and output modules. Various proxy sensors and switches, fiber optic sensors, lasers, SMC air control slides, valves, and cylinders. Equipment used for repair and upgrade are RSlogix 500, RSlinx software and a laptop to download and upload programs to the PLC’s. Also covered IT in the plant, during vacation / sick leave.

And provided repair and support for hand held scanners, zebra printers, PC’s, PC to PLC communication, and some IT server support. Help to obtain TS16949 plant certification by doing a full inventory of spare parts, organizing parts inventory and develop several maintenance documents for certification. Recently was selected for ISO 140001 environmental impact certification group, to obtain that certification.

2006-2006 THE WOODBRIDGE GROUP

Senior Maintenance Technician

Providing maintenance and repair for equipment used to build the Pontiac G6 undercarriage for the GM plant in Lake Orion, Mi. Interfaced with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager to prioritize repairs, or projects to be completed. The Equipment maintained were a Bosh conveyor system, two Fanuc robots with 4 Atlas Copco nut runners attached, Allen-Bradley panelview 1000 touch screen PLC’s , Allen-Bradley SLC 550 PLC’s hand held scanners, and various pneumatic sensors , fiber optic sensors, and various prox switches and sensors, SMC air control valves. Fallowed and updated PM schedules as well as the parts inventory software. Organized equipment documentation, both operation manuals and schematic diagrams. Some of the equipment used to repair and upgrade of equipment are Mig Welder, band saw, scissor lift, several air tools and many different hand tools

2004 – 2006 CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP.

Senior Maintenance Technician

Providing maintenance of shot peening machines. Help install and maintain DISA and Coyote blast machines, troubleshoot Allen-Bradley panel view 500 and 550, reprogram via laptop using Rockwell RSlogic 500 software, remove & replace PowerFlex 70 motor controllers, 2 hp to 20 hp, (230 / 480 volt 3 phase), and reprogram via HIM modules. Troubleshoot & reprogram Emerson motor controllers via laptop. Remove and replace various pneumatic valves, Mac, Onyx, and RKL. Interface with various Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Disa, customer service Engineers in order to improve machine reliability, troubleshoot various Allen-Bradley relays 193’s, 509-bod, removed and installed various power supplies. Used Stick and MIG welder, Plasma Cutter and Torch, along with various Shop tools, Band Saw, Chop saw and operated a Forklift, when fabricating various machine modifications / repairs and building platforms.

2003 – 2003 ECOPRO RECYCLING, INC.

Maintenance Supervisor

In charge of increasing product output buy reducing downtime and quality of products. And maintaining all equipment in the plant, such as shredders, grinders, and balers. Installed large equipment (230 / 480 volt 3 phase), Operated forklifts, help prepare and load pallets on trucks to ship. Designed the company web page, set up the office computer systems. Wrote several maintenance schedules and preventive maintenance sheets for equipment, as well as various production sheets to keep track of quality and production.

1993 – 2003 BLUEMOON COMPUTERS

Business Owner

Owned and operated a retail Computer Company. Handled all shipping and receiving of stock, as well as organizing stock. Various accounting and billing functions such as, accounts payable / accounts receivable, Setting up jobs for technicians, Building custom systems, loading and testing software, as well as upgrades and repairs of all kinds, performed on site service, while specializing in quality customer service. Also maintained and repaired for various companies and private owned businesses.

1985 - 1993 COMPUTER ENGINEERING. INC

Part owner and head technician

Worked on Data General Mini computers, performed component level repair on systems, terminals, and line printers, developed lesson plans and trained other technicians. Helped box and foam pack equipment to load on trucks and ship. Worked at several manufacturing and banking locations throughout metro Detroit area. Coordinated, scheduled and provided onsite service.

1981 – 1985 US AIR FORCE

Sergeant E4 and Supervisor

For computer maintenance of Ballistic Missile Detection systems, worked in various command post operations, (air born, under ground, and mobile) repaired and monitored high priority tactical systems, trouble shooting, trained and supervised (24) other technicians. Received several letters of appreciation and recognition, received a Air Force Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service, worked with the several security agencies and maintained a Top Secret SBI security clearance

1977 – 1981 GREAT LAKES STEEL / NATIONAL STEEL

Millwright / Rigger Class B

Did mechanical repairs and maintained large equipment and conveyers, worked in the steel plant (zug island) in several locations to make sure equipment was reliable and could facilitate the making of steel.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

RIVER ROUGE HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with Diploma

DETROIT ENGINEERING INS: Air condition, Refrigeration and Heating

ASSOCIATES DEGREE: Electronics Engineering

(1 ½ years completed, all technical classes completed)

BACHELORS’ DEGREE: Electronics Management

(3 years completed, all technical classes completed)

USAF: Various Management, Security, and Technical classes

EPA Class 2 refrigeration certification ( Mainstream Engineering Corp )

DAU Defense Acquisition University: Several classes on acquisition and Logistics as well as Engineering, that pertain to Military Life Cycle Management

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