Hamilton Polka Email & Phone Number

23 Excellence Way, Vonore Tn

Green Cove Springs, Florida, United States

Green Cove Springs, Florida, United States

White Bluff, Tennessee, United States

White Bluff, Tennessee, United States

Summerville, South Carolina, United States

o Production floor improvements • Conduct and analyze observational time studies to determine current production capacity • Identify areas for improvement and execute best practice to reduce cycle time • Organize personnel to optimize productivity • Create jigs and fixtures to increase consistency, while reducing installation timeo New product integration • Interpret wiring schematics for various engine applications, and instruct production associates on proper installation practices • Determine component placement adhering to ABYC and NMMA regulations for safety and usability • Worked with Bill of Material Analyst to ensure accuracy of material length, quantity, and allocation for specific new product applications

Moncks Corner, South Carolina, United States

o Lead Project Engineer for new flagship product • Negotiate with suppliers to ensure accuracy and functionality of purchased components • Meticulously solve fitment and functionality issueso Engineering process documentation • Ensure accuracy of wiring schematics, hole cutting dimensions, lamination schedules, as well as coring densities and placement • Generate revisions to existing documentation in order to facilitate ease of installation and proper functionalityo Production troubleshooting and analysis • Perform failure analysis to ensure both supplier quality and accuracy, as well as, internal process qualityo CNC Programming • Calculate geometries for prototype parts and generate precise CAD files • Program and operate 3 axis CNC router to create prototype components

White Bluff, Tn

o CNC Programming • Calculate geometries for from existing wooden templates • Program and operate 3 axis CNC routero Fabrication • Create custom components to enhance appearance and functionality of producto Wiring Installation and Troubleshooting • Read and interpret wiring schematics • Train assembly personnel proper wiring procedures • Diagnosis of wiring issues on the assembly line

Loudon, Tennessee

o Complete powertrain removal and installation• Installations include all electrical and plumbing components, as well as aligning the engine and transmission within .003”o Conduct powertrain durability testing (800+ hours) • Validate different exhaust cooling setups and heat exchangers• Use Diacom to read, evaluate, and record real time onboard data o Repair and troubleshoot powertrain issues• Read and interpret engine diagnostic codes• Pinpoint exhaust water, engine coolant, transmission fluid, and engine oil leaksPatch and repair fiberglass

Knoxville, Tennessee

o Analyzed automobile OBDII systems to troubleshoot and solve vehicle issues for customerso Supervised employees with customer interactions and oversaw merchandise returnsMaintained accuracy in tills and performed a daily balance

Jacksboro, Tn

o Redesigned blower motor assembly line for new products which improved ergonomics, cycle time by 15% and enhanced operator job satisfaction• Built and installed pneumatic roller lift tables and lift assist allowing operators to manipulate the product rather than physically sliding and lifting 70+ units per dayo Analyzed material handling and plant layout for value stream mapping; developed a plan to reduce downtime by 25% by minimizing the distance between the production line and the warehouseWorked with senior engineer to create a process for assembling products to reduce cycle time by evaluating each station for dead time and line balancing

Athens, Tennessee

o Analyzed automobile OBDII systems to troubleshoot and solve vehicle issues for customerso Reverse-engineered a liquid-cooled extruding pipe using Solidworks 3-D CAD program for 2012 Mustang catalytic converter monolithic carrier to reduce overall cost by 30%o Performed thermal testing and assisted in analysis to ensure the thermal profile of the roller style kiln was acceptable to meet product quality standardso Maintained platinum/rhodium thermocouples to ensure accuracy of thermal testso Conducted tests on oxygen sensors for extreme heat and cold; designed new cooling rack o Designed and built clear plastic encasement for a new automated microscope to prevent damage from contaminants

Hendersonville, Tennessee

• Completed engine teardown and rebuild • Assisted with vehicle repairs and maintenance, including suspension repairs (ball joint, tie-rod, and coilover replacements), clutch and transmission replacements and understanding and interpreting wiring diagrams)