GEORGE F. CARTER
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Professional Summary
Efficient Mechanical Engineer leveraging a strong technical background in bringing products from the
laboratory to mass-manufacturing.
Skills
Lean principles knowledge Works well in diverse team environment
Complex problem solving SharePoint
Quick learner Multidisciplinary exposure
Team leadership Manufacturing process controls
Technical problem-solving
Work History
Technical Service Representative, 04/1994 to 05/2013
PPG Industries – Marysville, OH
Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer
service. Responsible for achieving production requirements.
Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure
the quality of all finished products.
Supervised and motivated staff and management.
Performed physical testing of all Water Borne paint primers(viscosities ) on a daily bases.
Performed Wave Scan, XRite(appearance) and Film Build data on all primers and Base Coat
paints(paint specifications and targets).
Performed workability testing of new and future paints.
Worked with Supervisor/Team Leader to develope a plan to miminized paint defects(Top Priority)
by communicating the defect ASAP to confinement(area).
Reviewed and conform to all quality work instructions to insure that all ISO -9002 audits are passed
successfully. Completed on-line safety training on a monthly bases and conform with all EHS audits.
Promote Team work to build trust and respect.
Communicated and share information(job awareness and responsibilities).
Senior Lab. Technician: Research & Developement, 06/1978 to
01/1994 BFGoodrich Company – Akron, OH
Established a protocol system of laser sintering of powder materials; diagnose by -products analysis and
established safety procedures, of operations of CO2 laser equipment.
Supervisor/Senior Lab Technician
Trained and supervise employees in the operation,process and maintenance of flammability testing:
OSU/Cone Calirimeter.
Expedited and evaluated charateristics of physical and thermal properties of elastomeric; thermo -plastic and
latex compounds to established ASTM procedures.
Lab Technician
Performed operational of Rheometric Spectrometer, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and Instrumentation.
Prepared formulations, synthesized, recipes for excape slide material and optical re sins.
Performed physical testing operationals(computer-aided) Stress-strain, flexural modulus, IZOD of plastics
and rubber related products.
Departmental responsibilities included training of technicians, inventory control of incoming workload and
Group Leader.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, 1987
University of Akron - Akron, Ohio