Manufacturing Quality

Michael Sojka

**** ***** *** ~ Spring Hill, TN **174 ~ 773-***-**** ~ ********@*****.***

Summary

Results-driven and dedicated manufacturing professional with over 10 years of experience as a senior tool and die specialist. Solid work ethic and a strong commitment to continuous improvement in order to maximize productivity, exceed customer expectations, and contribute to corporate goals. Ambitiously seeking a position to leverage my skills and education, capitalize on my ability, and broaden my experience to contribute to organizational success.

Competencies

Troubleshooting Specialist

Repair Welding

CNC Machining

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Master CAM

3D Milling

Quality Assurance Authority

Die Design

Experience

Tool & Die Technician, Calsonic Kansei North America – Lewisburg, TN 06/2014 – Present

Troubleshoot molds and equipment to effectively resume the production process.

Solve complex manufacturing problems working in collaboration with a cross functional team.

Coordinate with contractors and sub-contractors to support and maintain production flow.

Successfully accomplished repair-welding operations to specifications.

Lead Tool & Die Maker, PK Tool & Manufacturing – Chicago, IL 09/2004 – 06/2014

Lead analyst for technical product research, evaluation, and business case justification.

Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.

Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.

Develop production schedules and implement appropriate check points to proactively detect production problems.

Plan and lay out work packets to meet production and schedule requirements.

Provide technical guidance for design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Monitor the production processes and provide status on schedule reports and/or recommended adjustments.

Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Supervise a team of six skilled press break operators from initial training to independent operations.

Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products.

Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.

Served as the Events Committee lead with a focus on teambuilding and improving moral.

Platoon Sergeant, United States Marine Corps – 29 Palms, CA 10/1999 – 10/2003

Led ~30 marines through combat, reconnaissance, and security operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lead trainer for Marine Corp Martial Arts.

Light armored crew evaluator responsible for training, coaching, and development.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Management, National Louis University 08/2015

Associates in Applied Science: Automated Manufacturing Systems, College of DuPage 12/2012

Certificate in Manufacturing Skills Standards

PC-DMIS Certificate

Hexagon Metrology

Trade Certificate: Tool & Die Maker 05/2007

Tooling and Manufacturing Association (TMA)

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