John Ice
Marietta, Ohio *****
***********@*****.***
Process Engineer professional well versed in the super alloys and Ferro
alloy industry. I possess strong analytical, organizational and
communication skills with proven abilities in process control, process
improvement, and quality control. I am a creative problem solver with
outstanding trouble shooting skills in Shainin Red X Statistical
Engineering. These attributes combined with business savvy that will add
value to an organizations bottom line. Key competencies include:
Powder Metallurgy Hydrometallurgy Vacuum Degassing
High Temperature Vacuum Furnaces Powder Metal Sizing Super Alloys
Statistical Process Control Management in a Union Aluminum Metallurgy
Environment
Hydrogen Refinement/Degassing ICP/MS Sintering Processes
Professional Experience
Eramet Marietta, Marietta, OH
1995-2009
An integrated mining and metallurgical group that produces non-ferrous
metals and their chemical derivatives, high-performance special steels,
super alloys, and high-performance parts for industry.
Process Engineer
2007-2009
Responsible for process control and process improvement in the vacuum
products, briquetting and super alloy mix departments.
. Reviewed and implemented changes in mixing of raw material for high
purity chromium saving 20% on raw material costs.
. Designed and developed new procedure for thermocouple installation
that saved $10,000 per month in thermocouple costs. Also negotiated a
new price for current thermocouples.
. Designed and implemented a data logging system for the vacuum products
department.
. Acting Department Manager twice per month.
Chemist
1998-2007
Provided the Special Metals Division with on-site expertise utilizing
research and development techniques such as DoE. Designed and spearheaded
projects within the research and development facility.
. Implemented a process change that allowed the use of a by-product to
be used in chromium carbide. Saving 50% in raw material costs.
. Designed protective shields for hydrogen furnace that extended the
service life of internal components.
. Researched and managed a $1.5M project for developing low iron
chromium utilizing ion exchange.
. Supervised a team of 4 technicians.
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Analyst
1995-1998
Served the entire plant by providing chemical analysis for products.
. Designed and tracked KOP's
. Analyzed various samples using Leco, ICP, and X-ray florescence.
EDUCATION
Associate of Business Management
Washington State Community College, Marietta, OH
3.72 GPA
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Excel Elvis Inventory Control
Microsoft PowerPoint Active Factory
Microsoft Word Lab View
CITRIX Purchasing System Microsoft XP Pro
Certifications
30-hour OSHA General Industry 1910