Technician Process Improvement
Resume:
Jonathan W. Puhalski
Winsted, CT 06098 *********@****.***
Executive Summary
Over 15 years experience in Manufacturing / Engineering Lab Technician
work. Assigned to work with Technology Development Engineering and
developing fuel cell test techniques, and increasing test stand
capabilities to enhance data collection rates by 20%. Skilled in test
methodology, and mechanical set up and operation of numerous laboratory and
measuring devices. Skilled in various small and large production machinery.
Quality-orientated and adaptable in tasked projects.
Professional Experience
Fuel Cell Energy, Torrington, CT
2011 - present
Manufacturer of commercial fuel cells for electrical generation
Manufacturing Technician, Fuel Cell Group (2011 - present)
. Setting up and operating various machinery involved in a continuous
process.
. Set up of continuous belt furnace, pinch roller, scales, and sizing
press.
. Operate fork truck and electrical pallet jacks
. Blending, feeding, and grinding of various chemicals to produce an
electrolyte powder.
UTC POWER, South Windsor, CT
1999 - 2009
Manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for the transportation industry
Engineering Lab Services Technician, Technology Development Engineering
. Fabrication and maintenance of test stands including gas and coolant
plumbing, valve and regulator changes, and mass flow controller
operation
. Assisted daily with development engineers on new concept fuel cell
designs which required constant flexibility and good communications
skills
. Responsibilities included building and testing of single cell
hydrogen fuel cells in elaborate test stands using computer software
interface
. Collaborated with a major Japanese auto maker in a 3 year $90 million
research project resulting in a satisfied customer and another 3 year
$30 million contract
. Proficient in Watlow controllers and creating PID sets
. Highly trained in Laboratory safety
. Attained ACE Silver level and member of Process Certification team
ENERGY RESEARCH CORP., Torrington, CT
1994 - 1999
Manufacturer of commercial fuel cells for electrical generation
Manufacturing Technician, Fuel Cell Group (1997 - 1999)
. Responsibilities included ceramic slurry preparation, tape casting
slurries to specific thickness, and lamination of multiple layers to
create an active component
. Position required leading other operators in new processes and working
closely with the engineering staff
. Consulted by managers for process changes and updates on progress
. Successfully accomplished a TQM project after intense training in
continuous process improvement
Manufacturing Technician, Fuel Cell Manufacturing (1994 - 1997)
. Responsibilities included set up and operation of continuous belt
furnace utilizing a reducing atmosphere for sintering and annealing
processes.
. Operated a box furnace and programmable controllers.
. Trained other personnel in box furnace and programmable controller
use.
. Member of company Safety Committee, sharing chairmen and secretary
duties, issuing memos, and taking issues to upper management.
Successfully created and implemented a new safety "Incident
Investigation" form.
Education/Community Involvement
. Oliver Wolcott Technical School, Apprenticeship in Blueprint Reading
and Machine Shop Math
. Member of the Connecticut DEP Citizens Advisory Committee
. Appointed Conservation Director to the Connecticut B.A.S.S.
Federation Nation
. Elected Secretary to the Connecticut B.A.S.S. Federation Nation
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Professional Development
COMPANY SPONSORED TRAINING
ACE, Ito University (continuous process improvement), Chemistry for
Non-Chemists, Microsoft Excel, Business Ethics
Patents
#US 7,258,945 B2, Fuel Cell Having a Hydrophilic Substrate Layer,
2007
#US 6,780,533 B2, Fuel Cell Having Interdigitated Flow Channels and
Water Transport Plates, 2004
#US 6,586,123 B1, Variable Stochometry Fuel Cell, 2003
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