Robert K. Foderaro

**** ******* ***** **. *******, TX 77083 C- 713-***-**** H- 281-***-**** acqy4r@r.postjobfree.com

Shop Foreman, Tool Maker, ISO 9000 Quality Inspector

Qualifications for Management: Production, Industrial Engineering, Training/Development

Offers 40 years of combined experience spearheading and administering the design, development, and production of material parts and products within a variety of environments. Ensures the delivery of top quality products through effective personnel monitoring, evaluation, and motivation. Achieves organizational savings through strategic planning and completion of projects under budget and schedules.

Areas of Expertise: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Product Development, Project Management, Quality Control,

Team Facilitation, Total Quality Management, Training/Development.

Professional History

Langham Creek Machine Works. Machinist/ Trak mill Prog. and operator 2010 to 2015

* Plan, Execute, and complete all assigned components, at or below estimated cost.

* Working closely with all members of quality team to ensure best quality for customers

expectations.

* Assisting other production members with tooling for complex horizontal and vertical CNC

Machining of exotics such as inconel 718, MP35, titanium, and tough met.

* Customers were primarily Baker- Hughes/ Halliburton, Weatherford, Schlumberger, and Texas A&M

C&F Tool and Die. Working Manual Machine shop Foreman 2007 to 2010

Highest precision finishing of CNC machining center and CNC lathe parts to .0002 on positioning and sizes.

Assigning and coordinating work with other seasoned tool makers depending on abilities.

Continuous interface with company owner and production manager concerning priorities, and processing parts and assemblies accordingly.

Personally striving to place the highest quality at an equal level with productivity, through constant integration with our Quality team.

Precision Manufacturing Inc. Working Machine shop Foreman 2004 to 2007

Leading team of machinist, both manual and CNC, sheet metal mechanics, and welders producing

Highest quality components in multiple workloads.

Scheduling work under budget and under tight delivery schedules and follow up with Quality.

Continuous input to machinist about positioning and process to ensure rapid output.

Rewarding superior performance, and removing unproductive team members.

Chromalloy Component Services Inc., Lead Quality Inspector 1999-2004

Ensured high levels of product quality through close monitoring and by providing training and assistance to other inspectors.

Reported data to management and recommended strategies to meet standards in the area of jet engine rotating parts.

Achieved Six Sigma Specialist ranking and received promotion of lead quality inspector for superior performance.

Successfully maintained 0% quality problems on 50 CFM56 LPT shafts.

Texas Toolmakers, Machinist 1997-1999

Provided the manufacturing of close tolerance aircraft components. Duties included the building and repair of punch press dies as well industry gages.

Achieved the completion and production of materials 15%-40% under bid quotes.

Assisted in sales development operations achieving increases in revenues.

Generated components and performed the assembly of large mechanical metal tools.

United States Air Force

Lead Mechanical Engineering Technician 1993-1997

Conducted the design and development of lab test fixtures for destructive and non-destructive testing. Duties included new product development for all weapon system workloads, including APUs, engine gearboxes, starters, fuel controls, and engines such as TF-39, F-100, T-56, and J79. Aircraft: C-5, F-16, F-15, T-38, OV-10, and C-130.

Received GD&T training/certification and generated patents.

Recommended operational strategies that resulted in over $250K in government savings.

Machinist Supervisor/Machinist 1985-1993

Coordinated 50 machinists, machine tool operators, and assistants focused on the re-manufacturing of high-precision aircraft components.

Reviewed quality levels as well as the overall performance of production team members in order to reward key performers and motivate increases in productivity.

Successfully saved more than $35K through strategic planning.

Additional Employment: Bakerline Oil Products, A.R. Tool and Die, Chamberlin Manufacturing Corp., Midway Tool Engineering Inc., Ingersoll Rand Corp., Johnson College.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Tool and Die Making Technology, Johnson College, Scranton, PA.

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