*** * ******* ******* **** . tucson, az *****
Phone 520-***-**** . E-mail ******************@*****.***
thomas keovorabouth
Objective
To obtain an influential role within an organization where I can utilize
managerial/machining capabilities, and production background to direct positive
change and sustainable growth in a professional manufacturing environment.
Professional experience
2013-Current Dynamic Manufacturing 5450 S. Arcadia Ave. Tucson Az. 85706
Manufacturing Manager/Quality Manager
Implemented Vantage MRP II system.
Created all bills of materials, parts masters, and job travelers.
Procured all raw materials, hardware, and tooling.
Implemented Inspection Expert software to create 1st article inspection and
final inspection forms to comply with customer requirements.
Implemented processes and systems to streamline production and efficiency.
Maintain and manage quality control, and production.
Schedule and assign daily production to 14 employees on the manufacturing floor.
Negotiate quotes and due dates with customers.
2005 - 2013 Competitive Engineering 3371 E. Hemisphere Loop Tucson, Az. 85706
Operations & Manufacturing Manager
Oversaw manufacturing, quality, and purchasing departments consisting of 32
employees.
Utilize Vantage Manufacturing Resource Planning II (MRP) data system to plan and
schedule production on the manufacturing floor.
Manage the procurement of hardware, castings, tooling, raw materials and other
resources using time phased materials report ran through Vantage MRP system.
Create and update bills of materials, parts masters, and engineering changes in
Vantage MRP system.
Implement and maintain cell manufacturing, lean manufacturing, and six sigma
principles on the manufacturing floor.
Design, develop, implement and instruct training programs including OSHA
standards to enhance machinists' skill and safety levels on the manufacturing
floor.
Coordinate all outside processing with vendors including anodizing, chemical
film, non-destructive testing, paint, X-ray and magnetic particle inspection.
Schedule, assist, and execute in process inspection and final inspection
documentation with the Quality Control Department.
Implement correction and process changes where variances are found.
Implement and maintain an operational budget to limit overtime and spending.
Communicate with customers concerning quality, delivery and overall lead times.
Maintain inventory of purchased and manufactured parts for Hitachi, IBM, and
Honeywell.
2003-2005 Proto-tech 7775 N. Casa Grande Highway, Tucson Az. 85743
Toolmaker & Journeyman Machinist
Specialized in rapid prototyping of optical and aerospace parts.
Designed and built fixtures for production.
Assisted with quoting and scheduling of prototype parts.
1997 - 2003 Competitive Engineering 3371 E. Hemisphere Loop Tucson, Az. 85706
Journeyman Machinist & Quality Control inspector
Program, set up, operate and maintain various manual/CNC milling machines,
surface grinders, jig grinder, jig bores, lathes, and Hones.
Inspect parts using, air gages, bore gages, CMM's, Gage pins, calipers, Height
master, and micrometers.
Complete 1st article inspections.
Verify certification of material and outside processes.
Complete final inspection of parts per customer requirements.
Complied with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
1992 - 1994 R&R Products 3334 E. Milbur St. Tucson, Az. 85714
CNC Machine & Tool Room Operator
Operated Bridgeport manual mill and Mazak CNC mills.
Education and training
1988-1992 Desert View High School
1993-1997 Journeyman Apprenticeship Program
1994-1996 Pima Community College, Machine Tool Technology Program
1995-2000 University of Arizona, Mechanical Engineering
Nationally Accredited Management Seminars Attended
Managing multiple priorities and projects, Mentoring and coaching skills for
Managers and staff members, MRP implementation and Management, Inventory
Management and Control, Master Scheduling, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems,
Purchasing and Supply Management Training, Fred Pryor on Leadership and
Supervision, Fred Pryor The Ultimate Supervisor, Social Intelligence for
Leaders, Human Resource Laws, Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance.