STEPHEN SQUIRES
LA PORTE, IN *****
Ph: 219-***-**** E-mail; acasf0@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Desire a "hands on" technical sales / engineering position in a small or medium size firm which will
allow technical growth and exposure to new and / or developing technologies in a team environment
helping to shape a better world. Willing to relocate within the Midwest.
Certifications
Certification Title Issuing Organization
Hazmat Technician State of Indiana
Hazardous Materials Management Indiana University - South Bend
Employment History
Draftsman
02/2008 - 05/2009 A&A Sheet Metal La Porte, IN
Used AutoCAD to create portable steel building layouts with custom features as required
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Reviewed technical design issues with management, customer, and internal shop personnel
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Designed dry chemical fire supression systems based on design of the structure
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Completed monthly reports required for various States
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Filed general paperwork
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Manufacturing Engineer / Technical Service Manager
08/1996 - 09/2007 Emerson Electric / Easy Heat, Inc. New Carlisle, IN
Researched and developed product and process improvements for electric heating cables.
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Monitored product quality issues to provide quick response to field problems.
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Provided custom system documentation (drawings, BOM's, ladder diagrams, etc.)
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Supervised department quoting customer orders and product applications.
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Resolved technical field problems by phone / e-mail with reps, distributors, and end users.
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Conducted on-site product trouble-shooting.
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Provided product training / sales presentations at distributors locations.
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Maintained customer problem file.
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Worked national product shows.
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Engineer
07/1995 - 07/1996 PEN Products [ Industries branch of Indiana Michigan City, IN
Corrections]
Supervised staff of five handling product documentation of metal, textle, and chemical
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products.
Conducted employee safety program,
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Monitored, maintained, and disposed of waste streams.
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Environmental Coordinator
08/1994 - 07/1995 United Technologies- Automotive (Steering Wheel Div.) Niles, MI
Managed storage and shipments of all special and hazardous waste.
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Conducted off-site audits of vendors to ensure proper waste disposal.
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Monitored, reduced, and reported weekly emissions and waste streams.
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Supervised waste technicians on all three shifts.
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Conducted in-plant and surrounding grounds inspections twice daily.
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Applications & Admin. Engr.,& Proj. Engr
06/1972 - 05/1994 Dwyer Instruments, Inc Michigan City, IN
As Project Engineer:
• Designed new or improved existing liquid and pneumatic flow and pressure controls for
ordinary and hazardous locations.
• Designed stampings, die castings, and machined metal parts.
• Designed injection molded and machined plastic parts.
• Designed compression molded diaphragms and pressure seals.
• Designed coil and leaf springs.
• Conducted product compatability, calibration, life cycle, environmental, and safety testing.
• Worked with manufacturing on new product releases and assembly / production problems.
• Familiar with fasteners, adhesives, sonic welding, electrical components (including relays,
snap-action switches and contacts), labeling, and packaging.
As Applications and Administrative Engineer:
• Supervised drafting department and Applications Engineers.
• Reviewed customer's proposals for custom products with Sales, Manufacturing, as well as the
customers.
• Worked national trade shows.
• Maintained all drawings, bills of materials, specification sheets, and related materials.
• Approved / rejected all engineering change requests.
• Managed all third party / safety agency approvals (UL, CSA, FM, BASEEFA)
• Provided training on old and new products to sales engineers, outside rep. firms, distributors,
and customers.
Education History
Issuing Institution Qualification Course of Study
Indiana University - Vocational School Certificate or Other Post- Hazardous Materials
South Bend Secondary Certificate Management
Purdue University Associates Degree Electrical Engineering
Technology
Purdue University Bachelors Degree Mechanical Engineering
Technology