Michael L. Seabolt
***** ********* ****, *** *********, Ohio 44445
330-***-**** ***********@*****.***
SKILL SYNOPSIS
** **. ********* ******** ******* Operation OSHA Certification
BWC Compliance Specialist Grinding Overhead Crane Operation
Chain Man Inventory Control Painting
Cleaning & Finishing Ladle Helper Plumbing
Cutting Gas Operation Lean Kaizen Trained Portable Water Pumping
Electrical Lock Out / Tag Out Trainer Sand Mill Operation
Flame Hardener Logistics and Shipping Six Sigma Processes
Forklift Operation Maintenance and Repair Slinger Helper
Foundry Superintendent Microsoft Excel Small Engine Repair
Framing / Finish Carpentry Molding Machine Operation W elder
Front End Loader Operation Non-Destructive Testing W elder Inspector
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Welder / Safety Coordinator / Foundry Superintendent 2001-2014
Quaker City Castings, 310 Euclid Avenue, Salem, Ohio 44460
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Trained in Six Sigma and Lean Kaizen to streamline production processes.
As a hands-on team leader I worked alongside my crews on as many as three shifts to continually
improve quality, safety, and production cost ratios. Set and monitored production schedules including
immediate reaction to electrical curtailment mandates.
Analyzed production related problems and worked with labor, technicians, asset managers, and vendors
to troubleshoot. Participated in regular production review meetings. Excelled in pro-active customer
service.
Lowered the ratio of scrap loss and product return and solved casting and weld failures.
Coordinated with Human Resources on Employee Handbook, attendance policies and disciplinary
standards. Coordinated and enforced Drug Free W orkplace.
Performed employee performance reviews, and oversaw labor recruitment, retention, disciplinary action,
and termination.
Focused on OSHA, BWC and related compliance to meet or exceed curren t standards.
Lowered Bureau of Worker’s Compensation premiums.
Monitored production equipment, safety systems and maintenance plant-wide.
Insured that operations adhered to all pertinent environmental regulations and reporting standards.
On call 24/7 in all types of weather to insure that production schedules, maintenance needs and safety
standards were met. I understood that commitment to excellence did not promise a “straight 8” day.
Excellent problem solving skills and advanced aptitude for creative troubleshooting and repair including but
not limited to the often challenging retrofit of aging or custom machinery.
Welder (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, SMAC, Carbon Arc Air).
Overhead Crane Operation (Gantry, Pendant, Remote).
Excellent attendance and punctuality record. Drug free.
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Welder / Overhead Crane Operator / Cleaning & Finishing Supervisor 1987-2001
American Steel Foundries, 1001 E. Broadway, Alliance, Ohio 44601
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada providing on -site welding customization and modification of
delivered product to meet customer’s needs.
Welder (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, SMAC, Carbon Arc Air) / Welding Inspector.
Overhead Crane Operator (Gantry).
Chipper / Grinder.
Supervised union represented employees.
Submitted daily data, disciplinary, production and related reports.
Monitored production equipment, safety systems and departmental maintenance.
Oversaw production, supplies, shift assignments, and calculated daily pay rates/time sheets.
Recipient of safety award for no lost time accidents under my supervision.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & AWARDS
2014 Lean Kaizen Training, Kent State University. Fundamentals of Lean Kaizen, 5S+/Visual
Workplace, Value Stream Mapping, Quick Changeover, Standardized W ork and Continuous
Flow
2004-2013 Various certifications, courses, and training in Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, safety
innovation, Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation standards, and related.
2012 OSHA Certification, 30 Hours.
Worker’s Compensation 101: Employer Fundamentals: Work Safe, Work Smart; and
2004
Safety and the Aging Workforce, Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation University.
2004 Steel Foundries Society Safety and Human Resources Team
2001 Manufacturing Engineering Technologies; Kent State University.
2001 Weld Cracking: Causes and Cures, American Welding Society, Houston, TX.
2001 Advanced Welding Technologies & Blueprint Reading, Columbiana County Career Center
2000 Safety Award 2000 - no lost time accidents under my supervision.
1997 Finishing Standards, Amsted-Keystone, Inc.
1994 Small Engine Repair, Mahoning JVS, Canfield, Ohio.
1990 Welding, Degree & professional certification, Maplewood JVS, Ravenna, Ohio .
Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, Special training in portable pumping, rescue
extraction and hazardous materials handling.
Graduate of Marlington High School, Alliance, Ohio
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