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J OSEPH W. WELLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE E DU CAT ION

Iowa State University

John Deer Foundry Waterloo, Iowa

Metallurgy Quality Control Technician College of Liberal Arts & Science

B.S. Geology & Earth Sciences

August 2011 - Present

August 2005 - July 2010

The daily tasks of this position require my prompt analysis of ductile and

gray irons. Sample analysis is expected to be performed at a rate of 25

T EC HNICAL SKILL S

samples per hour to sustain production goals. I perform destructive and

non-destructive analysis including measuring element concentrations,

Data Analysis

reviewing microscopic properties, and collection physical data.

Destructive Physical Analysis

Working at this rate it is important that I execute procedures with speed

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and accuracy. If any sample is out of specification, it is my responsibility to

enforce those procedures that ensure quality across all production. Ground Water Modeling

It is my goal to facilitate open communication about current data to the Lab Equipment Maintenance

pouring line supervisors and melt engineers. Through good communication Microsoft Office Suite

between my lab and the floor, we can correct deviations prior to pouring a

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mold – saving time and money.

Spectroscopy

To increase efficiencies, I am continually inquiring about the macro level of

the foundry from production engineers, melt engineers, and lab supervisors.

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Knowledge of the whole production helps me understand and evaluate data

at the micro level – increasing efficiency.

Group Problem Solving

Interaction between all departments and supervising the lab has developed

Improving Efficiency Measures

my management skills. Since our facility pours 7 days a week, on the weekends

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the responsibility to ensure quality falls directly to the technicians in lieu of

and Company Employees

a present supervisor. Because I have a scientific degree, I am looking to

be challenged to improve processes and have more input on procedures. Set Achievable Group Goals

The amount of responsibility I experienced on weekends or overnight shifts

has taught me the most important characteristic of a metallurgical quality

control department – integrity.

FIELD EXPERIENCE

Big Horn Basin Greybull, Wyoming

Iowa State University, Research Field Work

Spring 2010

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This field work was an intensive, 2 month exercise in identification and

mapping of geological features. By analyzing stratigraphic data, I constructed 563-***-****

regional cross sections to identify structural formations important to locating

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possible mineral deposits. Identified fossils in the rock layers as a point of

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reference during mapping. Group work was encouraged to increase accuracy

and gain professional experience working in a team of geological surveyors. Waterloo, Iowa 50701

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