Darrell Tolbert

112 Spring Trace Lane

Newport News, Virginia 23601
Phone: (757) 596-5327
Cell: (757) 508-9432
Email:dte28d00@westpost.net

SUMMARY:
*An electronics and controls systems technician experienced in
the layout, wiring, and installation of electrical
enclosures, cabinets, and controls for automated industrial
equipment. I am an experienced team player in the
coordination of different phases of projects such as final
assembly checkout, testing, and final installation while
adhering to the project scope.
*An experienced PLC programmer, I have integrated numerous
subassemblies and stations into fully automated assembly
processes. I have experience with programming/modifying AB
PLCs, Panel-view, Mitsubishi, and other HMI devices.
*Licensed as a Journeyman electrician, and have familiarity
with the NEC, UL 508, and 508A.
*Significant experience with AutoCAD design, and Inventor 3D
modeling applications.
*Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of Word,
Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
*Experience performing systems integration, configuration,
wiring for control systems and related network communications.
*Self-motivated, adept at multi-tasking, always interested in
new technologies, researching, learning and applying new
agreed upon concepts.
*Projects include all aspects of systems operation, control,
safety, design / build, and programming.
EXPERIENCE:
Canon (contract through The Lee Group)
Newport News,VA July 2010- Oct 2010
MACHINE SPECIALIST
*Worked as a contract employee specializing in PLC
programming, Performed preventive, planned, and reactive
maintenance on automated equipment. This equipment utilized
Mitsubishi, and Keyence PLCs, and HMIs.

Continental Powertrain
Newport News, VA Oct 2007 a" Nov 2009
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING ANALYST
*Woks with outside suppliers in the development, purchase,
installation, debug, and runoff of new equipment.
*Responsible for operator training, writing work instructions
and PFMEA.
*I design hardware for assembly systems, with 12 years
experience utilizing AutoCAD,
3 years with MDT6, and Inventor 3-D design applications.
*Leads manufacturing continuous improvement activities.
*Research, prototyping, and integration of machine vision
systems.
*I am assigned projects to develop custom systems to install
and inspect for correct
placement of components or assemblies, utilizing machine
vision and PLC verification
*Troubleshoot and fix mechanical, and electrical systems
malfunctions.
*Provides technical support for all electric, electronic, and
mechanical assembly phases of production processes.

Siemens VDO Aug 2000 a" Sept 2007

TECHNOLOGIST -VISION SPECIALIST
*I designed, and built vision inspection systems for assembly,
and test equipment, with complete integration from concept,
to fully assembled, and tested systems.
*Iave created over ten reliable process applications along
with system setup and Operation procedures.
*Solved difficult sensing, inspection, technical, and
functional problems with process operations equipment.
*Iave built test stations for sub-assembly systems as required
for the production process
*PLC configuration and programming primarily with Allen
Bradley PLCS, Panelview HMI hardware, and RS logix software.
I have experience with Mitsubishi PLCs, and GX Developer
software. I have some familiarity with Siemens PLCs.
*Rewired main electrical enclosures including power
distribution, ad control circuits for sub-assembly equipment.
*Developed a vision inspection system that saves over $300,000
in wages.

Siemens Bendix Sept 1993 a" Sept 2000

SENIOR TECHNICIAN
*I was responsible for clean-room operations. I have 5 years
of supervision experience.
*I have also installed and wired AC lighting fixtures, power
receptacles, switches, fished and pulled wires, installed
junction boxes, ran conduit/cable in industrial, and
residential settings.
*Replaced pumps, conveyer drives, transformers, servomotors,
stepper drives and associated controllers.
*Provided technical support for maintenance mechanics, and
technicians.
*Solved programming and equipment issues when they occurred on
automated test lines to prevent throughput yield, and
production downtime problems.

Allied Bendix Apr 1984 a" Sept 1993

TECHNICIAN
*I was responsible for automated test equipment installation,
maintenance, and repair.
*I performed test stand calibration routines, PLC program
modification, and stand fault diagnosis.

U.S. Navy Jan 1975 a" Mar 1984

*Served on SSN, and SSBN submarines. Qualified in both
missile and fast attack submarines. Performed duties as an
 auxiliary electrician forward during submarine operations.
Oxygen generator tech. Participated in over 4 years of
shipyard overhaul and new construction. Experienced in
performing inspection, operational tests for systems
acceptance, and following lock-out / tag-out procedures.

EDUCATION:
*Certified licensed journeyman electrician
*Six-sigma training in continuous improvement, and lean team concepts
*College math, and English courses
*Numerous production systems equipment courses
*Numerous service schools throughout Naval career