Thomas M. Baum 330-***-**** **** Orchard Dale Dr Nw Canton, Ohio 44709
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Professional Experience
Forms and Surfaces Pittsburgh,Pa
May 2011- Dec. 2012
Lead Production Man
• Perform Quality on all parts run by utilizing calipers,micro-
meters,reading of blue prints and conversing with fellow workers and
management.
• Program and set-up Panasonic welding robot to run Carbon and Stainless
steels
• Responsible for issuing material and closing out jobs in Material
Manager
• Set-up and run Omeida press break
• Set-up and run Hehm saw, running aluminum,stainless and carbon steels
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Power Point, Word, Excel,
Outlook and the Internet
• Work directly with engineering to ensure quality on each and every part
produced
Cincinnati Laser Cutting Cincinnati, OH
Feb. 2009- Sept 2010
Production Manager
• Supervise 42 employees in duties that include welding and fabricating,
laser cutting, robotic welding, brake presses, Haas heavy machinery
• Responsible for the scheduling of product through the ERP system to
ensure J.I.T. timely delivery of product to customer
• Administers personnel policies including disciplinary action when
required.
• Keeps accurate records of quality performance and conducts audits when
needed.
• Part of Executive Team that creates and implements improvements for
the shop operating procedures
• Work directly with sales to optimize efficiencies’ throughout cell
structure
• Interview, train and evaluate new employees
• Attend and facilitate safety training to ensure a safe work environment
Armor Holdings, Inc Fairfield, OH
June 2006 – Feb. 2009
Team Leader Frag 5 Robot Line
• Certified in MIG aluminum welding
• Certified in MIG steel welding
• Certified in Robotic Welding machines with programming
• Working with maintenance to ensure proper PM work is being done
• Programming utilizing software provided from manufacturer, working with
them to ensure quality and production
• Improving on processes to ensure on time products with optimal quality
• Implemented all training and cross training within production environment
Gregory Industries, Canton, OH
August 1995 – May 2006
Roll Form Supervisor
• Qualified in the continuous galvanizing process and steel coil slitters
• Qualified and operated 72” and 36” Paxson steel coil slitters
• Qualified in all Air and Hydraulic Niagra and American Machine Presses
• Qualified as an internal auditor for ISO 9001
• Qualified in all production equipment, including over-head crane and
forklift
• Responsible for scheduling manning for approximately 38 hourly
production employees
• Responsible for training and implementing new procedures
• Operated two or four post die set-ups Pedal or Palm button actuated with
stops and limits for head adjustments
• Proficient in Excel and Word to produce informative spreadsheets and
professional correspondence
• Participated in grievance process
• Experienced welder in all aspects of arc and mig welding
• Trained as team leader for lean manufacturing/sigma six
Military Experience
United States Navy, Coronado, CA
October 1990 – July 1995
Navy Seals( Teams 3 and 5: Class 164)
Served overseas with Distinguished Honor
Achievements:
• Trained in all aspects of Arc and Mig welding
• Honorably discharged
Education
• Stark Technical College Internal Auditor training
• Kent Stark College Supervisory training
• Kent State Management course
• River City Rollform Advanced Set-up course
• OSHA Safety and Regulation course
• Advanced First Aid Training
• Team Leader training for Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
• American Machine Advanced training for PLC Programming
References
References are available upon request.