Robert Suggs
Rockford
Summary
Dynamic Assembly Technician at Estwing Manufacturing Co. with expertise in robot operation and quality control. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency while ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in problem-solving and effective communication, I consistently deliver high-quality results and maintain a well-organized work environment. Committed to excellence in manufacturing processes and team collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Technician
Estwing Manufacturing Co
Rockford
11.2016 - 01.2025
- Recently trained and primary operator of Fanuc E45A Axe building robot
- Operate production machinery
- Assemble parts to sheet metal with screws, nuts, and bolts
- Use hand and power tools and some basic floor power equipment
- Assemble units as laid out and as instructed by production supervisors/group leaders
- Read simple drawings and understand symbols and dimensions on prints
- Knowledgeable of parts and prints required for each job and plan work efficiently using best fixtures and techniques
- Maintain a clean work area
- Follow all safety policies and procedures while Maintaining material supply by informing the supervisor of needed supplies or equipment
Packaging Associate
Pierce Distribution Services Co.
Belvidere
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Properly packaged, labeled, and shipped orders that were assigned to our lines
- Documented weights, dates, contents, and destination of packages to be shipped into company shipping logs
Quality Inspector
XPO Logistics Supply
Belvidere
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Measured, examined, tested and gauged one or more characteristics of a product and compared the results with specified requirements in order to establish whether conformity is achieved for each
- Documented weights, dates, contents, and destination of packages to be shipped into company shipping logs
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Schneider Electric LLC.
Loves Park
09.1997 - 08.2013
- Plan, schedule, coordinate and conduct safety, orientation and quality training
- Identify, further develop and deliver training programs in a manner that raises employee's awareness and enables employees and supervisors to work safely
- Responsible for performing and initiating all activities in support of environmental health and safety initiatives
- Orientation and Quality Management System training; ensuring effective and efficient compliance with local, state and federal regulations and agencies, managing facility safety processes to protect employees, company, the environment, and provide a safe and healthy workplace
- Keep updated of safety and environmental regulation changes that affect the organization
- Reported directly to Quality Assurance Manager (EH and S, Hazardous Waste, Compliance) Human Resources Manager (New Employee Orientation, Quality Management Training)
Education
Diploma -
Auburn High School
Rockford, IL06.1991
Skills
- RCRA Trained
- Hazard Communications
- Emergency Medical Tech- B Licensed
- Forklift Driver
- Crane Operator
- Cherry Picker/Stacker
- Training
- Communication
- Oral & Written
- Blueprint reading
- Superior Multitasking
- Organizational
- Planning
- Quality Control
- Customer Service
- Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Robot operation
- Production machinery
- Parts assembly
- Hand tool usage
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Workplace organization
- Manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Testing procedures
- Accuracy
- Surface polishing
- Physical strength
- Crane and hoist equipment operation
- Experience working assembly line
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Computer literacy
- Maintain safety
- Multitasking
- Machining operations
- Industrial safety
- Manpower planning
- Quality inspections
- Interpersonal skills
- Operate cranes
- Manufacturing processes
- Labeling boxes
- Operations monitoring
- Assembly processes
- Flexible schedule
- Adaptability
- Pneumatic tools
- Project documentation
- Written communication
- Equipment monitoring
- Teamwork
- Product quality control
- Correct defects
- Goal setting
- Equipment calibration
- Safety regulations adherence
- Multitasking Abilities
- Machining
- Machine setup
- Safe equipment operations
- Employee coaching
- Task prioritization
- Physical stamina
- Records maintenance
- Machine change-overs
- Heavy lifting
- Decision-making
- Testing equipment operation
- Equipment operation
- Assembly rework and repairs
- Machine maintenance
- Cycle counts
- Report preparation
- Analytical thinking
Affiliations
I am a certified foodie!!!!! I absolutely love to prepare a variety of cuisines for myself and people around me. When time permits i also enjoy portrait sketching. It is a much needed practice to unwind, but also stimulate my creativity. I enjoy exercising(bike riding in particular), weight lifting, and basketball.
Timeline
Assembly Technician
Estwing Manufacturing Co
11.2016 - 01.2025
Packaging Associate
Pierce Distribution Services Co.
03.2016 - 11.2016
Quality Inspector
XPO Logistics Supply
11.2015 - 03.2016
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Schneider Electric LLC.
09.1997 - 08.2013
Diploma -
Auburn High School
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