Veteran manufacturing professional with over two decades of Swiss machining and CNC experience.
Dedicated manager and leader entrusted with meeting and exceeding manufacturing standards and protocols while overseeing a diverse group of individuals, products, and tools, in order to meet customer expectations and requirements.
Professional Profile
Rota Dyne Engineered Division Machine Shop Supervisor (January 2011 – Present)
Oversee and manage a variety of machining technology and personnel.
Oversee and schedule a team of 15 personnel
Perform first piece article inspection
Process jobs as directed by senior management and the customer
Program, setup, and operate machines as needed to fulfill requirements
Repair rejected parts based on specified acceptability
ATD Precision Group Leader of CNC Swiss Department (October 1994 – January 2011)
Supervised a diverse staff and managed machining output for the department.
Fluent in Six Sigma lean manufacturing processes including the implementation of the 5 S’s
Implementation of Tool Life Management
Standardization of setup sheets
50% reduction in setup time prior to lean process implementation
Experience in manufacturing medical and aerospace parts to hold tolerances of .0005
Implementation of product prelaunch meetings
Oversaw, managed, and scheduled for 16 personnel
Perform first piece article inspection
Conducted annual reviews for the entire department
Worked to optimize the programming methodology in order to significantly reduce setup time
Subject matter expert for troubleshooting issues, resulting in reduced machine downtime
Managed the purchasing process for new equipment acquisition
ABB Kent Taylor Setup Technician (October 1984 – October 1994)
CNC lathe setup and training subject matter expert.
Setup, program, and operate a variety of CNC machines
Trained personnel on use of CNC machines and programs
Oversaw troubleshooting of CNC programs and mechanical output
Facilitate repair of machines
Machine Manufacturer Expertise
STAR: SR16, SR20, SV32J, SV32, ECAS20T, RNC, KJR16, KNC32
Citizen: L20, M32Y
Miyano: ANC32
EDUCATION:
Rochester Institute of Technology
School of Applied Industrial Science
Certificate in Machine Tool Technology – November 1982 – November 1983