Richard Saenz

***** *** ***** ****

South Bend, IN 46614

(574) 299 - 9809 . (574) 386 - 8873

abj076@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Secure a challenging position where I can utilize my quality control and

quality assurance background and have advancement opportunities.

Career Summary

Qualified by twenty-eight years in the metal industries, demonstrating the

ability to work well with others, to be a reliable member of a team or self-

managed projects, and to have an in-depth understanding of the ASTM

standards and welding codes.

Work Experience

Valmont Structures, Plymouth, IN

11/00 - 08/09

Quality Assurance Manager

. Managed quality system for a large AISC [Sbr] certified fabrication shop

that produced overhead sign structures

for the DOT and communication towers.

. Implemented an ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II compliant system.

. Performed NDT [nondestructive testing] magnetic particle, liquid dye

penetrate and ultrasonic testing] on structural

steel weldments and structural aluminum weldments.

. Determined and wrote Weld Procedures Specifications, Procedure

Qualification Records, and Repair Procedures

for DOT submission.

. Conferred with DOT Materials Engineers relative to weld procedures,

repair procedures and compliance with

contract documents.

. Coordinated third party testing and inspection for DOT projects.

. Reported directly to General Manager relative to quality issues and the

quality system.

. Interpreted AWS Welding Codes [D1.1, D1.2 and D1.5], ASTM Standards, DOT

Standard Specification [20 States]

to our client base.

. Supervised quality technicians and clerk.

. Assured all products met codes and customer requirements.

. Tracked manufacturing defects [PPM], customer rejects [PPM], repair

costs, internal and external corrective actions

presented the data in Pareto Analysis format for Quality Team review,

(root cause and preventative action).

. Qualified the Plymouth facility to fabricate for the DOTs of seven states

Quality Assurance Technician

. Developed and implemented receiving inspection procedures for components

division

. Conducted dimensional and weld inspection on final product

. Conducted FAI [first article inspection] and performance testing on new

product.

. Assisted and coached the welder JIT Team in process improvements, design

improvements, and cost savings

. Wrote the Quality Manual in conformance to ISO and AISC [five Quality

Procedures and 30 Work Instructions]

. Conducted internal audits

. Conducted process audits of vendors and potential vendors

. Developed and implemented an approval system and traceability program for

fasteners.

. Implemented and maintained a gage calibration program for four Valmont

Plants.

. Conducted magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant testing, coating

thickness testing and optical spectroscopy.

. Managed vendor Corrective Action System [documented and archived non-

conformances and resolutions].

. Determined if material certifications were in compliance with P.O and

ASTM requirements

. Performed Rotational Capacity testing on structural bolt assemblies

Hurwich Iron Company, South Bend, IN

07/80 - 01/00

Quality Control / Administrator

. Directed, scheduled, documented, and certified all out-going product

. Evaluated all plant operations and made modifications to improve quality

and efficiency

. Directed, negotiated, and coordinated plant projects with contractors

. Prepared daily inventory reports, monthly production-shipping reports,

and inventory valuation reports

. Reported directly to IDEM, EPA, and the St. Joseph County Health

Department for FESOP compliance

. Increased production capabilities 125% without increasing workforce or

modernizing.

. Decreased production cycle from 24 hrs to 15 hours, resulting in a

significant savings

Metallugist / Chemist

. Conducted laboratory analysis on incoming raw materials and finished

product

. Created spreadsheet/workbook programs for the formulation and cost

projections of brass alloys

. Developed new analytical procedures and modified existing methods to

reduce lab work by 150%

Education

Indiana University South Bend, BA in Biology,

06/79

LaSalle High School, South Bend, IN - Diploma

06/74

Certifications

. ASQ [American Society for Quality]:

Quality Engineer, 2002; Quality Auditor, 2002; Mechanical Inspector,

2001

. AWS [American Welding Society]: Certified Welding Inspector [AWS D1.1],

2004

. IUSB [Indiana University South Bend]: Quality Management Certificate,

2002

. ASNT [American Society for Nondestructive Testing]: Magnetic Particle

Testing [Level II], 2002; Liquid

Penetrant Testing [Level II], 2007

Other Significant Training

ASNT SNT-TC-1 Level I and II Training for Ultrasonic testing [passed

written and practical exams], 2009;

Gas Metal Arc Welding [Ivy Technical College], 2004

Welding Codes and Specifications [Ivy Technical College], 2003;

Six Sigma Champion Training, 2002

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