1. Joshua J. Keane
318 Linwood Drive, Demorest, GA 30535 – (706) 892-7722 –
joshkeane@gmail.com
Objective Experienced manufacturing automation technician seeking a career opportunity with a world class
company that is a strong industry and market leader with a healthy values based culture.
Certification & Skills Robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA), PLC’s (Siemens S7-1500, S7-300, S7-200), TPM (Total
Productive Maintenance), Certified Profibus Installer, High speed/high level automation
manufacturing equipment support, Troubleshooting and problem-solving diverse equipment and
processes
Education North Georgia Technical College, Clarksville, GA
 Associates of Applied Technology, March, 2006
 President of the Industrial Department from 2004 - 2006
 NGTC Honor Graduate
 National Technical Honors Society member
 Skills/USA Robotic State Competition 2004, National Competition 2005
Experience
Linde-Wiemann, 2000 Knox Bridge Crossing Rd, Lavonia, Ga 30553 (New First Plant Start-up Operation in the USA)
Linde-Wiemann is a privately owned and operated German tier 1 supplier within the automotive industry. L+W designs
and manufactures structural components for the automotive industry.
Kautex- a Textron Company, 11182 Hwy 17, Lavonia, GA 30553
Kautex is a German owned and operated leading global tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. Developing and
producing blow-molded fuel and SCR tank systems in 42 locations across 15 countries. Textron is a $13.4 billion
company, a Fortune 500 (219) company, employing 34,000 employees worldwide.
PLC Technician (Interim Maintenance Manager), Linde+Wiemann, April 2016 – Present
 Working with management as acting Maintenance Manager in a new plant start up
 Participating in the interview process of new employees from quality manager to maintenance technicians
 Instrumental in the machine setup and relocation for 4 new welders, CNC machine, and a quality vision
machine
 Leading the setup of a new maintenance department including interviewing/hiring, vetting and setting up
of suppliers and spare parts, the purchase and setup of the maintenance machine shop.
 Participating in training, learning, operating and programming of the robotic arc welding process
 Setting up and modifying “G Code” programming of a new production CNC Mill Machine
 Spent three months in Michigan setting up and supporting the new robot welding cells from fixture
adjusting to robot weld programming
 Spent two weeks in Spain learning the process and of building “Cross Car Beams” and also work
alongside Zaragoza(L+W Spain’s model plant) facility’s maintenance manager to learn how to build a
successful department
 Received in depth training in ABB arc welding programming, ABB Electrical Troubleshooting, and Kuka
Robotic Programming
PLC Controls Technician, Kautex Textron, April 2012 – April 2016
 Fluent in all latest Siemens PLC &HMI programming software from S7 5.5 to TIA V13
 Deeply experienced with Fanuc & ABB Robotics dealing with PMs, troubleshooting/diagnosing all
electrical & mechanical issues, and programming.
o Troubleshooting, diagnosing, & replacing of servos, gear reducers, knuckles, wire harnesses, and
program modifications
 Experience with modifications of Keyence and Cognex vision system programs
o Modified/Programed vision systems used to ensure product quality
 Diagnose with the integration between IT and plant machinery
o Issues that deal with the realm between Controls and IT
 Experienced in diagnosing barcode data tracking systems
 Experienced in the use of laser etching systems

2. o Videojet laser system
 Installation of 100K+ Facility Monitoring System.
o HMI central location, 50 sensors throughout plant, built all control cabinets, coordinated work for
all contractors and suppliers to install equipment.
 Highly experienced in fully automated technical systems troubleshooting & modification
o 10 years of working within highly automated fast pace automotive fuel tank production
 Senior troubleshooter/problem solver for 3rd shift
 Team player. Work well alongside all levels of employees
Manufacturing Engineer, Kautex Textron, December 2011- April 2012
 Focus on improving machine inefficiencies by locating and documenting problems.
 Delegate projects to improve the production line’s Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
 Assisted in installation of a new robotic cell to assist existing robotic cell in order to improve production
output.
 Provide input for new line layout for new equipment installation. Collaborated on machine design
modification for production improvement.
Lead Maintenance Technician Kautex Textron,, April 2011-December 2011
 Responsible for delegating and prioritizing production breakdown work orders as well as Preventive
Maintenance (PM) work.
 Worked closely with operators and engineers to troubleshoot problems and production issues.
 Served as a key resource in problem solving machine breakdowns by contributing knowledge and
experience towards bringing industrial automation issues back online in a timely manner to support
operational requirements.
TPM Lead / TPM Technical Support, Kautex Textron, November 2009-April 2011
 Led the first plant-wide TPM team to implement the “Total Productive Maintenance” philosophy.
 Located, documented, and remedied production equipment issues to bring machinery back to its original
state as well as trained employees on TPM to autonomously sustain their equipment.
 Created and delivered training presentations to shop floor employees on what/ how to implement TPM.
 Documented and presented TPM progress during various stages of implementation.
-TPM team efforts were recognized in the company-wide Kautex-Textron website / newsletter.
Maintenance Technician, Kautex Textron, April 2006-November 2009
 Experienced in robotics through program modification and troubleshooting as well as mechanical
troubleshooting and repair.
 Experienced in PLC programming and problem solving.
 Participated in multiple major plastic blow molding machine rebuilds.
 Training during this position: High Performance Leadership Training: 06, Siemens Basic Programming
Training: 06, Fanuc Control Cabinet Troubleshooting Training: 06, ABB Basic Programming Training: 07,
Coex Plastic Blow Mold Processing: 08, Basic TPM Training: 09.
Maintenance Internship, Kautex Textron, March-May & October-December 2005
 Interned twice for a total of 6 months during last year of school at North Georgia Technical College.
 Worked under the Lead Controls Specialist in maintenance.
 Learned to apply basic skills of industrial systems in the high paced automotive manufacturing world
through projects that included building PLC control cabinets and working on production line launches.
 NOTE: 1st person from North Georgia Technical College to intern at Kautex-Textron, Lavonia, GA.
Technical Training
Technical Troubleshooting Training in high automation systems from reading robotic electrical schematics to robotic
electrical and mechanical problem solving to programming PLCs and Robotics.
Fanuc – Fanuc Corporate Office Detroit, Michigan / ABB Robotic – Birmingham, Alabama & Auburn Hills, Michigan /
KUKA Auburn Hills Michigan / Siemens PLC – Atlanta, GA / Profibus Installer – Conyers, GA
Computer Skills - Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Power Point. Siemens S7 5.5 & TIA Portal. Cognex barcode vision
system software, Keyence vision system, Videojet Barcode etchers.
References Available Upon Request