Clayton Duckett

About Clayton Duckett

Mechatronics-focused automation and controls professional focused on how control intent, physical motion, and process assumptions interact in real production environments.I identify and resolve breakdowns that occur when digital command and physical motion fall out of alignment with real process constraints.My daily scope includes PLC and I/O tracing on Allen-Bradley CompactLogix with 1734 Point I/O, servo home and reference corrections, VFD behavior tied to three-phase motor performance, pneumatic circuits and solenoid response, sensor alignment affecting positional accuracy, and OEM-supported parameter adjustments and upgrades.I troubleshoot across the full production flow - including cutting, welding, cleaning, glazing, and packaging - where electrical commands drive mechanical motion and motion directly influences final product quality.My strength is bridging electrical, mechanical, and automation domains to identify failure modes, correct integration breakdowns, and improve overall system reliability and performance.To formalize and deepen this hands-on experience, I am pursuing a Mechatronics Engineering Technology degree at SPCC, with continued development in ladder logic design and fault interpretation, 480V electrical systems and drives, motion behavior and repeatability, Ignition visibility, and ABB and Cognex technologies.

Experience

1. Maintenance Technician Ii

   Windsor Windows and Doors

   Jun 2024 — Present · US

   Perform system-level troubleshooting on PLC-controlled fabrication, welding, and cleaning equipment by identifying mismatches between control intent and physical behavior and restoring stable, repeatable operation on Stürtz automation lines.Lead root-cause analysis on recurring quality and reliability issues by challenging system assumptions and engineering permanent countermeasures rather than one-time repairs.Drove dimensional stability improvements on welded window frames by validating machine capability with OEM support, driving a tolerance specification change from ±1/32” to ±1/16”, and retuning fabrication and welding processes to achieve consistent output and improved weld integrity.Engineered CNC process improvements on Stürtz cleaning and routing systems by optimizing tool geometry, creating and validating profiles, and reducing chip-out, remakes, and quality variation.Improved safety, ergonomics, and product presentation on automated wrapping equipment by re-sequencing foam cutting and tuning process recipes, reducing operator exposure while maintaining throughput.Enabled on-time customer shipments by developing missing CNC corner-cleaning profiles, generating tool paths from geometry files, validating results with quality, and standardizing reusable configurations.

Education

• South Piedmont Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

Skills

• Communication
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategy
• Negotiation
• Business Planning
• Strategy Implementation
• Decision-Making
• Sales
• Coaching
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Teamwork
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Analysis
• Supply Chain
• Leadership
• Analysis
• Digital Marketing
• Digital Media
• Entrepreneurship
• Budgets
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Training
• New Business Development
• Customer Service
• Sales Management