DANIEL CASTAÑEDA

Project:

Conduct a methodical evaluation of bottlenecks in the crankshaft production line to identify opportunities for increasing Overall Process Efficiency (OPE) and reducing Machining Cycle Time (MCT).

Key Actions:

• Identified bottlenecks by measuring machining cycle times (MCT) across production bays.
• Performed continuous improvement analysis, including: optimization of PLC programming logic, enhancement of robot positioning routes, adjustment of safety zones and implementation of carriers in robotic systems.

Additional Contributions:

• Updated maintenance performance charts, including LTIR, TRIR, FTC, OPE, Non-OPE, and maintenance cost metrics.
• Migrated HMI screens from MP 277 10” to TP1200 12” Comfort using Step7, WinCC, and TIA Portal V13.
• Automated Excel processes using macros to streamline data retrieval and transformation, improving database feeding and departmental efficiency.
• Developed multiple Power BI dashboards connected to SharePoint folders for visualizing: Work Tickets, Weekly Maintenance Reports. MRO – Material Spending, Financial Performance and Requisition Status.
• Created decision-support dashboards for maintenance, such as: Landis wheel diameter tracking and Dynamic mass positioning post-balancing (Etxetar)
• Authored and reviewed SMPs and JSRAs for maintenance activities.

• Programming experience of PLC Allen Bradley (RSLogix5000 and Factory Talk View Studio), as well as PLC Siemens (TiaPortal V16).
• Knowledge of the use of HMI peripherals (PanelView and TP Comfort).
• Assembly and wiring of control boards.
• Training and certification of personnel in control and automation.
• Inventory creation and control.