SHIPPING/RECIEVING

WILLIAM E. SLAUGHTER

**** ******** ****** ****:562-***-****

Lakewood, California 90713 Cell:562-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as Blacksmith/ Lead Man /Press Operator where my skills, education and experience can be effectively utilized as a significant contribution to the organization

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 21 years of strong and diverse experience in the steel forging industry and in aerospace.

 7 years of highly effective experience as a Lead Man.

 In-depth experience in all aspects of metal working including heat treating, forging, press operating, vertical ring rolling, back extrusion, radial axle rolling, closed die forging, open die forging, honing, lathing, drilling, sawing. metal forming and furnace tending, CNC billet surface grinder, assembly production, material handler, general warehouse operations. Cold Forging, Warm forging, Hot Forging.

 Wide-ranging knowledge and expertise working with low/high temperature carbon steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys including titanium, WASP, HastX, magnesium and Inco alloys.

 Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail. Adept at balancing multiple projects simultaneously in high pressure, fast-paced environments, while consistently meeting all time deadlines and quality requirements. Conduct hot and cold inspection on finish parts using all measuring instruments, general knowledge using hand tools.

 Proficient in ISO 9100, SPC and high tolerance manufacturing protocols and procedures.

 Highly industrious, goal-oriented and motivated, with a proven track record for a superior work ethic, dedication and integrity.

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Developed and conducted presentations to groups of up to 200 personnel of all cultures, personalities and business levels.

 Fluent in Spanish reading, understanding, speaking and translating. Basic Korean and German communication skills.

 Work well either independently or as an active team player.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2003-2009 PRESS FORGE COMPANY, PARAMOUNT, CALIFORNIA

Blacksmith/Press Operator/Lead Man

 Operated CNC hydraulic forging presses, handled shipping & receiving, oversaw temperature control setting and furnace tending/load-up, material handler,

 Forged ingots into billets, links, bales, rectangles, round bar stock and RCS Billets.

 Programmed rail-bound robotic manipulators. CNC billet surface grinder

 Supervised and motivated up to 30 employees.

2002-2003 MATTCO FORGE, INC., PARAMOUNT, CALIFORNIA

2nd Shift Lead Man/Press Operator

 Train, motivate and supervise a 12-man crew in operating forging presses and vertical ring rolling mills, tending furnaces, setting up press dies and numerous tooling operations, perform hand grinding, and operate swing grinding machine.

1994-2002 CARLTON FORGE WORKS, PARAMOUNT, CALIFORNIA

Blacksmith/Press Operator

 Supervised and motivated up to 7 personnel.

 Oversaw operation of a wide range of equipment including hydraulic open die & close die, forging presses, vertical ring rolling mills, radial axle ring rolling mills, overhead cranes and forklifts.

 Interpreted blueprints and engineering drawings in the process of fabricating parts.

 Forged high temperature alloys, steel, aluminum and exotic alloys.

1993-1994 LE FIELL MANUFACTURING CO., SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

Machine Operator

 Operated conventional engine lathes, I.D. Honing machines and bandsaws.

 Loaded and unloaded tractor trainers and handled general warehouse duties.

1993 JORGENSEN STEEL & FORGE, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Forger Journeyman Level 2

 Extensive operation of forging presses.

1988-1993 SCHULTZ STEEL CO., SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA

CNC Press Operator

 Operated CNC hydraulic forging press, set up tooling for open dies and implemented programs for robotic manipulators.

1987-1988 CAL STRIP STEEL CORPORATION

Machine Operator Trainee/Steel Worker

 Provided extensive operational support in machine operation and general warehouse functions. Coil steel rolling mills, slitting, shears, material handling.

1987 ABM SECURITY SERVICES, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Security Guard

EDUCATION

CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL SCHOOL, FT. LEWIS, WASHINGTON

Certificate of Completion: Military Science G.E.D.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Basic Non-Com Academy

Battalion Training Management Systems

LICENSES

Forklift Operation Certification

MILITARY SERVICE RECORD

U.S. ARMY - Honorable Discharge

 Ranger Airborne Special Forces

AWARDS/HONORS

Military Schools: PNOC-BNOC $ U.S. Army Achievement Medal

Airborne TAB, Ranger TAB, Special Forces TAB $ Korean Airborne Wings

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Secret

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