Dan Krabbenbos
LaSalle,ON
Summary
Guide maintenance staff with the goal of obtaining maximum machine efficiency through proper training, root cause analysis and project planning
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automation Supervisor
JFK Systems Inc. (The Narmco Group)
01.2015 - Current
- Assist controls design and automation specialists with new builds and designs
- Led troubleshooting efforts during system failures, working closely with other team members to identify root causes quickly and implement effective solutions.
- Implemented 5 step approach to train troubleshooting techniques to junior technicians
- Follow project through completion and final buy off
- On site training of automation technicians to properly understand importance of root cause analysis and following proper troubleshooting techniques
- Optimized overall productivity by training and mentoring staff on automation technologies and best practices.
- Assign and rotate automation technicians within Narmco facilities to effectively utilize skill sets of each employee for personal improvement as well and plant needs
- Coordinate projects with department managers to ensure quality and safety standards are met at all times
- Identify areas of continuous improvement and provide plan of action along with cost analysis of proposal.
Jr. Controls Designer
JFK Systems Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Design controls system and electrical drawings for single robot weld assembly cells
- Perform safety calculations and checks of all equipment to meet CSA standards
- Guide robotics technicians, millwrights and electricians on job specific needs during build phase.
Automation Technician
JFK Systems Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Identify and repair machinery using proper troubleshooting techniques and root cause analysis
- Worked extensively on automated press lines, spot and mig assembly cells, stand alone weld assemblies, automated transfer systems and press feed lines
- Responsible for proper logging of weld parameters and plc/robot programs
- Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
- Trained operators on use of newly installed automation equipment, to effectively reduce downtime
- Perform improvements to reduce cycle time, increase efficiency and improve safety of equipment
Education
Electronics Engineering for Technology -
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON04.2004
Skills
- Recruiting of Automation Technicians
- Training and Mentoring Abilities
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Robotic, PLC and Weld programming optimization
- Monthly reports and improvement plans for automation downtime
- Safety analysis on new and existing machinery
- Continuous improvements to improve uptime, safety, and labour efficiencies
- Robotics – Kuka, Kawasaki, Motoman, Fanuc, Nachi, ABB
Certification
Successfully completed :
- Kuka KRC2 – Basic
- Kuka KRC2 – Advanced
- Kuka KRC2 - Expert Programming
- Kuka KRC4 – Programming 1
- Kuka KRC4 - Programming 2
- RSLogix 5000 – Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- CSA Z432 – Safeguarding of Machinery
- CSA Z434 – Industrial Robots and Robot Systems
- Cognex Insight Programming provided by Shelley Automation
Advanced Knowledge in:
- Medar 3000, 4000 and 6000 configuration and programming
- Kawasaki C, D and E configuration and programming
- Fanuc RJ2, RJ3 programming
- Motoman XRC, MRC, ERC, NX100 and DX100 programming
References
Brandon Chevalier (226) 345-9015
Maintenance Manager - Canadian Electrocoating Ltd.
Shane Wadsworth (519) 563-7591
Manufacturing Manager - Narmco Group
Projects
Robotics Training – Developed and delivered training for automation technicians and area managers for Kuka and Kawasaki robots. Training focused on fault recovery, motion programming and skills required to read and understand program sequences.
HMI Standards – Proposed and implemented an HMI standard to improve operator efficiency in identifying machine failures. Using available online research in this field we were able to save hundreds of hours in troubleshooting time throughout Narmco facilities each year.
Mig Cell Efficiency – carefully studied and proved the inefficiency of a high volume weld assembly cell for the purpose of replacement. Studied the waste of consumables, increase of re-workable parts and extra run time required from press lines with the purpose of identifying overall efficiency of a cell using obsolete equipment.
Additional Information
Training and developing individuals is a passion of mine. I have spent 9 years recruiting and training Automation Technicians for the Narmco Group but my passion for teaching goes beyond my daily work responsibilities. I have volunteered as a director for LaSalle Minor Hockey and been a Head Coach for the past 7 years. Developing plans and guiding people to achieve their goals is something I take great pride in.
Timeline
Automation Supervisor
JFK Systems Inc. (The Narmco Group)
01.2015 - Current
Jr. Controls Designer
JFK Systems Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Automation Technician
JFK Systems Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2014
Electronics Engineering for Technology -
St. Clair College
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