6/30/09
Resume:
Dansville, MI *****
************@*****.***
Derek McLaren
Objective Self-motivated person with over 19 years experience in the production process fields, seeking a full time employment position that utilizes my knowledge.
Experience 12/2008-05/2009 Visionary Technologies Inc Holland.Mi
Controls Engineer
Responsible for programming of plc, robots, and vision applications. Designing and implementing poke-e-yoke and continuous improvements, safety, as well as scrap reduction processes for automated production equipment. Familiar with Allen Bradley , Panelview Plus, RS-View, Plc2-Plc5, Rs Logix 500, Control Logix, Factory Talk, Omron, and Panasonic PLC’s. Familiar with Fanuc, and Kawasaki robots, as well as Cognex, DVT, and Banner machine vision.
07/006/-12/2008
Outside Sales Engineer Industrial Control Services Zeeland,MI
Responsible for managing over 200 accounts in 16 southern Michigan counties. Including supplier and customer relations as well as customer support of engineered products.
07/2005-07/2006 Edscha Jackson,MI
Controls Engineer
Responsible for programming of plc, robots, and vision applications. Designing and implementing poke-e-yoke and line Improvements as well as scrap reduction processes. Scheduling of maintenance associates for process additions and improvements.
08/1999-07/2005 Keykert USA, Inc.
Controls Technician
Responsible for programming of plc, visual basic, robotic, and vision applications. Designing controls for new equipment used in production and related processes. Coordinating maintenance staff to complete new line installations. Relocating equipment to Mexico facility.
09/1998-08/1999 Hatch Stamping Company Chelsea, MI
Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for research, development, and implementation of continuous improvement projects. Track and document all improvements and machine efficiencies. Provide technical support for the manufacturing and quality departments.
05/1998-09/1998 ITT Industries Tawas City, MI
Manufacturing Engineer, Fluid Technologies Division
Responsible for purchasing, programming, designing new machinery and equipment, as well as process improvement of existing machinery and equipment.
10/1995–05/1998 Hatch Stamping Company Chelsea, MI
Automation Technician
Responsible for repair, service, programming, and maintenance of machinery and equipment used in production or related process. Installing, modifying or dismantling machinery and equipment. Schedule preventative maintenance and safety audits. Monitoring operation for potential waste, scrap or possible process improvements, maintaining inventories of spare parts.
12/1990-10/1995 Ogihara America Corp. Howell, MI
Assembly Maintenance Associate
Responsible for the repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic breakdowns of machinery. Troubleshooting of plc, hmi, and other electronic devices.
Education
Education Cont. May 1996 Alpena Community College Alpena, MI
Associate of Science Degree
May 1995
Associate of General Studies, Major course of study in Electronics
May 1987 Graduated from Alpena High School Alpena, MI
Northeastern Michigan Area Vocational Center, Alpena High School
Completed 644 hours of Vocational Electronics Training on 4 subjects: Basic Electricity, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, and Microprocessors.
Alpena High School, Graduated with a major course of study in Electronics.
Training Courses
02/2009- Allen Bradley RSlogix 5000 training
12/2007- Banner safety and MNI training
06/2007- Cognex vision training
06/2007- IAI servo training
04/2007- Turk connectivity training
02/2007- Machine vision training Banner Training Center
11/2006- Hyde Park ultra sonic sensor training
09/2006- Sensor training at Banner Training Center
04/2005-Visual Basic.Net training at New Horizons Training Center
04/2001-Domino A-300 Printer training at Domino Training Center
02/2001- Allen Bradley PLC Training. A 40-hour course in Orlando Fl
12/2000-Stein Conveyor Line, mechanical and electrical operations at Stein Ohio Training Center.
07/1998 - Series 800 Vision Systems, DVT Training Center, Georgia
04/1997 – Allen Bradley PLC-5. McNaughton McKay Training Center, Ann Arbor
10/1994 – EX-120 Mechanical Maintenance, Kawasaki Training Center, Farmington Hills, MI
10/1993 – C-Series I programmable controllers, Omron Training Center, Schaumburg IL.
02/1993 – Applied Electrical Training, a 36 hour course at Detroit Edison Training Center, Howell, MI
12/1991 - EX-100 Operations and Programming, Kawasaki Training Center
07/1991 – Statistical Process Control, a 20 hour course at Ogihara Training Center, Howell, MI
Hobbies Fishing, Hunting, and Softball
References References and supporting documentation available upon request.
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