ALEKSANDR (Alex) MILSHTEYN
Grafton, WI 53024
E-mail: ******@*****.***
SUMMARY: Mechanical engineer with over 35 years of experience.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain Sr. Manufacturing Engineering position.
SKILL AREAS:
*Superior mechanical aptitude, analytical, problem solving and time management skills.
*Creative thinker, able to adapt quickly to necessary production changes by utilizing continues improvement techniques.
*Detail oriented and experienced in manufacturing processes, had consistently brought projects in on-time and under budget.
*Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
*Knowledgeable in all types of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic tools and equipment.
*Experienced with international engineering standards and business practices.
*Investigate production problems and interfaces with a variety of areas before recommending a solution. Able to adapt custom modifications for production equipment to achieve greater efficiency and lower cost.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
07/99 -Present Chief Engineer.
Racine Iron & Wire Works, Inc.
Racine, Wisconsin
*Evaluating engineering change requests for design modifications
*Executing corrective actions.
*Identifying and implementing process improvements.
*Troubleshooting machining processes for existing and new products.
*Support the implementation of new projects.
*Formulate and recommend manufacturing processes and procedures for layout and material handling methods.
*Directing cost control programs and supervise adherence to standard of performance for staff and equipment.
*Recommending sound, cost effective, machining process improvement opportunities and proper utilization of machines, tools, and equipment.
*Plan, organize and direct manufacturing activities from a technical standpoint.
*Provide manufacturing engineering support for processes and equipment when manufacturing difficulties occur. Troubleshoot all company equipment and performing all required maintenance and modifications for CNC bending, welding, forming equipment.
07/96 - 06/99 INDUSTRIAL MACHINE ASSEMBLER-Group 5.
D&L Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
*Adapt design and drawing for machines for greater efficiency and at a lower cost.
*Troubleshooting of new equipment.
*Assemble, test and maintain machines and conveyers.
*Rebuild old machines according to new specification.
*Assemble, regulate and test internal plumbing equipment system.
01/93-01/96 HEAD MECHANIC/MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Scientific Joint Stock Company (SINTA), Kherson, Ukraine.
*Designed, calculated drawings and performance for mechanical and cutting processes used in
Progressive dies for metal stamping and press-form for plastic injection molding machine.
*Supervised the entire mechanical shop (30-40 employees).
*Designed and manufactured special non-standard equipment and device.
*Responsible for recreating designs using best construction at a lower cost.
*Performed troubleshooting and repair of all manufacturing equipment to reduce down time
and increase efficiency.
*Repaired company’s executive vehicles, cars and tracks.
*Redrew blueprints for outdated machinery rebuilt according to new specification.
12/84-01/93 COMBINE ASSEMBLE SUPERVISOR/FIELD ENGINEER. Kherson Agricultural Machine Plant, Kherson, Ukraine.
*Supervised 140-150 employees in the mechanical shop, included mechanical assemblers,
hydraulic assemblers, crane operators, testers, painters and drivers.
* In charge of overall assembly, testing, troubleshooting and shipping of a 6 ton combines.
*Trained international workers on running their new machinery.
*Repaired and troubleshot mechanical and hydraulic systems, as well as tested combines.
*Developed proposals for the redesign construction of the machinery
-met the specifications for customers, suitable geographic location and field specific needs.
*Reengineered and repaired defective combine parts.
11/83-12/84 MANUFACTURING ENGINEER OF SHOP PRINCIPLE
DETAILS.
Odessa Plant of Precision CNC Machine Tool Center, Odessa,
Ukraine.
*Managed production of new non-typical details for CNC Machine Tool Centers.
-created all types of drawings for mechanical processing, implementing engineering changes
on variety of mechanical drawings, write routes and technology.
*Responsible for all aspects of installation of new CNC Machine Tool Center’s for
International exhibition.
EDUCATION:
Microsoft Office, Data Base, COBOL.
10/96-02/97 Milwaukee Business Training Institute, Milwaukee, WI 53214
AutoCAD REL. 12
10/96-02/97 CDC CAD SERVICES, Milwaukee, WI 53214.
09/78-06/83 B.S.M.E.
TECHNOLOGY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,
METAL-CUTTING MACHINES AND TOOLS
Uralskiy State Technical University, Yekatirinburg, Russia.
(Ranked as one of the three best technical schools in Russia).
REFERENCES: Upon request.