JON D. JOHNSON

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Asheville NC, *8804

828-***-**** kfakeh@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To apply my technical skills creatively, productively, and efficiently to making manufacturing processes and their environments better for all people involved.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTINENTAL TEVIS/CATAWBA VALLEY STAFFING

Morganton, NC December 2009 –March 2010

Tier 1 Automotive supplier of ABS (Anti-lock Braking Systems) and ESC (Electronic Stability Control Systems).

Automation Technician

Maintenance of highly automated robotic cells.

 Adjustment and fine tuning of machining and assembly processes.

 Siemens control system programming.

 Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on robotic equipment.

KLIKLOK-WOODMAN, Decatur, GA December 2006 –April 2008

Packaging machinery manufacturer. Machines that make boxes of crackers or bags of potato chips, product weighing and conveying systems.

Field Service Engineer

Installed, interfaced and repaired automated VFFS (Vertical Form Fill and Seal) bag making machines, weighing systems and related equipment.

 Installed and tested prototype machinery; performed necessary modifications during production runs.

 Installed entire new product lines and assisted in successful start-up and training programs.

 Improved existing troubleshooting techniques for Field Service Engineers.

 Discovered machine fault conditions and worked with design engineering to resolve issues.

AMTECK, Lexington, KY April 2006-December 2006

Design/Build electrical contractor specializing in turn-key operations all over the world.

Control Engineer/Journeyman Electrician (Contract Position)

Installed control systems for four independent bottling lines and the plant wine distribution system for a new winery in Napa, CA. Responsible for all automated conveyor control terminations, plant-wide communication networking (CAT 5, Allen Bradley DH485, DH+ networks).

 Error free control system installation enabled rapid startups.

 Modified Emergency control circuits on bottling lines.

 Successful system modifications on lighting control operations.

 Safety training for apprentice electricians.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT)

NEXT RX, Lexington, KY June 2005-January 2006

Makers of in-hospital, automated, pharmaceutical distribution machines that improve the quality of patient care.

Field Service Engineer (Contract Position)

Managed and maintained automated robotic system. Responsible for daily medication distribution to two

Veterans Hospitals in Lexington, Kentucky. Networked and controlled system interfacing bar-coding, vision system, RSLogix 5000 (ControlLogix), DeviceNet, RSView 32 Works SCADA, DC servo-drives, SQL database and custom software.

 Over 20,000 individual doses distributed weekly, all at 99.97% accuracy, ensuring patient safety.

 Successful system modifications reduced loading and distribution times.

 Trained pharmacy technicians on system operation.

 Installed new machine for Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC.

MONTAPLAST, Frankfort, KY October 2004-January 2005

Tier 1 automotive manufacturer of precision engine compartment parts. Certified QS9000, ISO 9001, 14001.

Automation Technician

Supervised automated assembly operations of intake manifolds for Ford, GM, Toyota and Dodge. Responsible for automation system modifications, maintenance, quality assurance and production.

 Improved line efficiency and quality through preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and PLC programming.

 Learned Siemens Step 7 PLC programming, enabling successful programming modifications.

 Trained new technicians in system operation.

MID-SOUTH INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION, Cookeville, TN March 2004-October 2004

Custom automation solutions manufacturer servicing middle Tennessee automotive component manufacturers.

Automation Technician (Contract Position)

Responsible for the design, layout, and wiring of electrical control systems for automation projects. Installed and programmed Allen Bradley SLC’s, Micrologix PLC’s, and HMI (Human Machine Interface) development.

 100% wiring efficiency enabled successful start-ups and repeat customers.

 Learned RSLogix 500 programming, enabling successful programming modifications.

 Successful troubleshooting of complex wiring systems.

*Note: Gap in employment and short term employment due to a near-fatal vehicular accident during personal time and the subsequent extensive rehabilitation.

SKF RELIABILITY SYSTEMS, Willowbrook, IL October 1999-July 2002

Global company providing condition monitoring and asset management solutions to all of the major industries.

Field Service Engineer, Project Engineer

Responsible for supervising the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated, computerized, vibration analysis data collection systems and machinery protection equipment. Managed three successful installations in paper plants, power generation plants, and the world’s largest refinery.

 Top Individual Revenue Generator (2000). All customers have become repeat customers.

 Successful installation of M800A Machinery Protection System prevented catastrophic start-up failure of a Westinghouse 575 megawatt turbine generator with downtime rates as high as $500,000 per hour.

 Requested by every major installation to come back and conduct a training course on installed equipment operation and vibration analysis fundamentals.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT)

PUTNAM COUNTY PLASTICS, Cookeville, TN 1994-1998

Custom injection molding manufacturer of automotive, household, and recreational equipment parts.

Supervisor/Process Engineer

Managed a staff of 8 inspector-packers. Responsible for injection molding machine set-up programs, maintenance, part quality, mold changing, facility maintenance and auxiliary equipment maintenance.

 Developed inventory control system and reduced raw material waste.

 Increased productivity rate on shift.

 Improved facility water cooling system, ensuring part quality.

DELBAR PRODUCTS, Cookeville, TN 1987-1994

Tier 1 automotive part manufacturer providing outside rear-view mirror systems for Ford, GM, Toyota, and Dodge.

Supervisor, Injection Molding Processor, Maintenance Worker

Supervised staff of 5 performing maintenance on an automated, electrostatic paint line, plant maintenance, injection molding processing, and injection molding machine installations.

 Created successful safety program (0 lost days) in hazardous maintenance environment.

 Invented and fabricated add-on injection molding safety system preventing hazardous gases.

 Installed 4 550-ton Cincinnati Milacron injection molding machines. Installed 480v and 240v 3-phase, 220v and 110v single-phase power lines, electrical conduit, and all water and pneumatic hookups. Determined machine and conveyor layout using AutoCAD.

MILLIKEN, Union, SC 1991-1992

World renowned textile manufacturer. Winner of the Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award, Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance TPM Excellence Award.

Co-op Student, Plant Engineering

Assisted Plant Engineer in all activities. Responsible for initiating the vibration analysis heavy equipment program and plant environmental programs.

 Designed and installed deionization unit back-flush system.

 Assisted maintenance engineers with weaving machine modifications.

 Responsible for plant safety system maintenance and record keeping.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

 PMMI (Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Industry) certification (2007).

 Journeyman Electrician (2006) equivalence test for KY and temporary for CA.

 Allen Bradley RSLogix PLC training (2005).

 Siemens Step 7 PLC training course (2004).

 SKF Vibration Analysis Condition Monitoring equipment training certification (1999, 2001).

 SKF M800A Machinery Protection System equipment field service engineer training, (2000).

 Forklift certification (2006).

 OSHA 10 certification (2006).

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EDUCATION

UPPERMAN HIGH SCHOOL, Baxter, TN

Pre-college curriculum, Nation Honor Society. Graduated 5th, 1987.

TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Cookeville, TN

Bachelors of Science, College of Engineering, Manufacturing Industrial Technology, (1999). Minor in Business Administration. Curriculum consisted of Mechanical, Electrical Engineering courses with a mixture of Business Administration core classes as well.

OTHER SKILLS

 Communication networking- Ethernet, CAT 5, RJ-45, DH 485, DH+.

 Training- Vibration analysis, machinery protection systems, electronic equip., and safety.

 Technical Writing- Presentations on equipment and safety, system support manuals.

 AutoCAD- 3D, solids design, plant layout, machine part drawings.

 Internet related- Web page design, graphic design, and email applications.

 Computer skills- Word, Excel, Front Page, Adobe Photoshop, etc.

 Digital Video- Video capturing, editing, processing, DVD creation.

 Networking- RS 232, RS 485, Ethernet 10/100, system independent networks.

 Welding- MIG, TIG, Arc, Plasma cutting- mild, stainless and tool steels, and aluminum.

 CNC- Created fabrication program, enabling TTU to introduce Fluidized Bed Casting.

 PLC and Robotic programming- Allen Bradley RSLogix, Siemens Step 7, IBM robots.

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