Brennen Olson Email & Phone Number

Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States

In this role I am to speak with operations personnel to set and prioritize goals based on the needs of the company and to support current production. I am to install, maintain, and troubleshoot various sorts of machines, peripheral equipment, and communications, including: -Injection Molding Machines(Sodick,Nissei,Sumitomo) fed by Motan vacuum-conveying system, fitted with in-cavity process control system known as the eDart from RJG , sporting take-out robots (Wittmann-Battenfeld,Yushin) or sprue-pickers(Yushin), monitored by RealTime Monitoring from IQMS.-Custom automation cells next to injection molding machines that integrate take-out robots, six-axis robots (Fanuc,Staubli) and PLC's (Crouzet, AllenBradley, Do-More PLC, C-More HMI)-Auxiliary Production equipment like safety circuits, conveyors, wrapping machines, sonic welders, heat-stakers. I am to document my progress and develop records for the bill-of-materials for installation and spare parts and create installation and preventive/predictive maintenance instructions for training purposes.Collaborate with IT regarding interface between production equipment and IQMS as well as dual-purpose devices used in automation cells and vision systems(Keyence). Assist in the development of new automation that reduce operator interaction, improve quality, and reduce cost over time.-Able to comprehend technical manuals, maintenance instructions, safety rules and guidelines, including Lock-Out Tag-Out.-Able to write routine reports and emails-Able to speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, or fellow employees.-Must have a solid grasp of units of measure and mathematics-Must be able to be mostly independent and on-task; motivated-Must be able to understand PLC programming and communications

As a material handler at an injection-molding facility my duties are to stage the proper material into dryers set at the correct temperature as well as the necessary components that are needed for production. I am to maintain inventory accuracy by being precise with my measurements and periodically cycle count warehouse locations. I work with the shipping department to keep the warehouse organized so we have more space for components and materials.Skills:- Operate forklift- Physically intensive- Learn different aspects of IQMS not previously used (ERP MES System)- Learn about general molding principles

Menomonie, Wisconsin

During this internship I got the opportunity to work closely with the automation that I had worked with as an operator and material handler. It was my duty to perform monthly preventative maintenance, contact vendors to order replacement parts once they wore out, fill out purchase requisitions and submit them to purchasing to have these parts ordered, fill out Engineering Change Orders (IQMS; ERP System) that documented the changes and repairs that I did to equipment, work with the engineering team (Mechanical, Quality, and Process) to ensure that the work I was doing on the automation in the cleanroom complied with all relevant standards and protocols, also worked with the production team (Team Leaders, Quality Technicians, and Operators) to discover issues and offer solutions to issues that we faced on the production floor. It was also my duty to be on-call whenever the automation was running (typically 24 hours, 5 day per week) in order to troubleshoot automation issues. I studied at CVTC under the Workforce Advancement Training Grant and learned about AC/DC circuits, AC/DC motor control, Allen-Bradley PLCs, ladder logic, and pneumatics.Skills:- Developed a deeper sense of professionalism working with engineers and contacting vendors- Learned about the procedures to implementing changes to current manufacturing processes- Troubleshoot and fix automation-related issues- Learned about PLCs and ladder logic; CVTC WAT Grant

Menomonie, Wisconsin

As material handler it was my duty to ensure all production lines had enough components for the current work order, get components ready for the next work order, and ensure inventory accuracy. I had to ensure proper handling of components to reduce bioburden between the warehouse and the cleanroom. I became fluent in IQMS-related uses for my title within a week or two. Skills:- Became fluent in IQMS (ERP System)- Time management- Physically labor-intensive- Ability to operate a forklift

Menomonie, Wisconsin

As an operator I was to follow all written work instructions (WI) and procedures (SOPs) in order to assemble high-quality disposable medical supplies. This involved working in a cleanroom and ensuring clean-practices were constantly followed to minimize bioburden. Skills:- Attention to detail- Ability to keep consistent cycle times on the production line - Experience with production and assembly aspects of manufacturing

Colfax, Wisconsin

I worked at Kragness Dairy the summers of 2011 and 2012. During my time there I did tasks that required a strong work ethic and an appreciable amount of strength. While working I learned many things regarding farm-life and general farm-related mechanics like assisting with repairing Skid-Steer Loaders and various other farming equipment. I learned to appreciate a long and tiring day of work and in-turn developed a great respect for working.Skills:- Continued to develop my work ethic- Developed a basic understanding of how lawn mowers and larger farm equipment work- Learned about the processes of a dairy operation- Physically labor-intensive

Wilson, Wisconsin

My duration here was spent building and maintaining our house that my family and I built. During this time I used mathematical theorems, like Pythagorean's Theorem, for many structure-related problems. I also had a large part in many wiring projects, for example, wiring all switches and outlets through-out the house. I also was a part of the purchasing process of the materials used for building and using linear equations to find the amount of material needed with a set amount of money given. This project was physically-taxing. There weren't many things that we hired out, it was mainly me(16), my sister(13), my mom, and her boyfriend that built our house from the bottom up.Skills:- Manage working long periods of time (~12 hours a day six days per week) - Opportunity to learn, perform, and observe the entire construction of a house-Physically labor-intensive