Rob Riggs, FMP

Experience

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  Paratech Inc.

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1987

  Machinist

  Responsible for the set-up, operation, and maintenance of 1,000-ton swing-arm cold presses and CNC/NC and manual machine tools used in the manufacturing of specialty fire and rescue equipment. Perform quality inspection and testing (dimensional metrology, hardness, tensile strength, etc.)

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  Folger Adam Company

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1993

  Maintenance Technician

  Responsible for the installation, repair, and modification of all machinery and equipment used for the manufacturing of security detention components. Heavy duty equipment included press brakes, shears, and punch presses. Precision equipment included robotic assembly and welding machines and many CNCs: Bridgeport, Deckel, Mazak, and Pratt-Whitney. Also responsible for fork lift repair, and building and grounds maintenance. Serve on the Emergency Response Team.

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  Courtesy Mold & Tool Corporation

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Maintenance Technician

  Responsible for the installation, repair, and modification of all equipment for pharmaceutical component manufacturing; mainly Mazak CNC, EDM machinery, injection molding machines, surface and rotary table grinders. Build, calibrate, and test temperature control units for plastic- injection molds. Also responsible for maintenance work at three other regional sites.

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  Wilton Tool Company

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Lead Maintenance Technician

  Responsible for the installation, repair, and modification of all machinery and equipment, including fork lifts, for a leading manufacturer of clamps and vises. Member of manufacturing engineering team; main project resulted in the successful redesign of plant layout for better production and quality while lowering operator fatigue, improving safety, and reducing overall manpower. Perform time studies to determine optimum production rates. Determine proper coolants, oils, and tooling to use. Responsible for facility security systems. Work with outside vendors. Set-up preventative maintenance schedules for machines and systems. Write warm-up and maintenance programs and assist with production part programs for CNC machines. Member of Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team. Show less

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  Advanced Precision Turning, Inc. / Magnet-Schultz of America, Inc.

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2000

  Maintenance Supervisor

  Provide all maintenance for building and equipment, especially troubleshooting and repair of CNC lathes and Swiss-turn machines used in the manufacturing of high-precision hydraulic system components. Direct maintenance technicians and outside vendors. Set-up and implement p.m. programs. Maintain records, order parts and supplies.

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  Frisby PMC LLC

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Maintenance Manager

  Manage all aspects of plant engineering and maintenance for a Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive industry supplier of suspension components and high precision parts such as fuel injection nozzles, gears, and shafts. Maintain p.m. program. Determine and co-ordinate usage of all plant chemicals (coolants, cutting oils, lubricants, solvents, etc.) for best performance while lowering overall costs. Ensure EPA, ISO (9002 and 14001), and OSHA compliance and handle related licensing, reporting, and training. Work on various capital expense projects for both maintenance and production. Administer and maintain company telephone system. Responsible for plant security concerns. Manage vendor relationships. Supervise a multi-craft crew of maintenance, sanitation, and utility personnel. Develop and maintain departmental budget. Member of Safety Committee, and Certified First Responder on the Emergency Response Team. Show less

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  Plastech Engineered Products

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  Production Supervisor (contract)

  Responsible for 35-40 UAW employees, including machine operators, material handlers, mold technicians, quality control personnel, etc., for a Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive supplier of plastic molded items such as consoles and door panels. Assist in the training and development of employees. Work with engineering to improve cell layouts. Support 5S and quality standards in a fast-paced J.I.T. environment.

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  CSL

  Feb 2005 - now

  Supervise the activities of ICWU electricians, mechanics, metrology technicians, and contractors in the installation, repair, and modification of the physical plant and utilities, and manufacturing and process machinery and systems. Ensure that all work is performed according to applicable codes and standards (EPA, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, etc.). Use SAP to administer PM program, generate repair work orders, maintain supply inventories, and track costs. Supervise sanitation work to maintain offices, labs (including aseptic areas), cafeterias, restrooms, locker rooms, grounds, and hallways throughout the facility to FDA standards. Supervise the activities relating to hazardous waste and PIMW handling and removal, and recyclables. Serve as Certified Departmental Trainer. Show less Supervise the manufacturing of human plasma-based biopharmaceutical products. Ensure that all processes (centrifugation, chromatography, dialysis, diafiltration, sterile filtration, etc.) are done correctly, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines (FDA, USDA, etc.). Ensure that personnel are properly trained and motivated to perform to the best of their abilities. Work closely with support departments such as Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance. Use Athena, DCMS, LIMS, LOGIC, Plateau, and other similar software programs. Serve as Certified Departmental Trainer. Show less

  • Facilities Services Supervisor

    Oct 2006 - now

  • Production Supervisor

    Feb 2005 - Oct 2006