Machinist Toolmaker Fabricator

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United States

Posted:

March 13, 2016

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BRIAN OZIMEK

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

***** ******** **. ****: 248-***-****

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Prototype Fabricator with diverse related experience in tooling design and machine operation, with a concentration in experimental parts fabrication. Expertise includes transforming ideas from Research and Development into prototypes. Consistently selected for special projects based on proven ability to deliver successful results. Recognized as an effective team player that offers integrity and dependability. AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE

CNC Milling–CNC Grinding–CNC Turning–Lapping–Welding-Quality Inspection, Testing Process Plan Review–Programming–Coordinate Measuring–Special Tool Design–Maintenance and Repair EQUIPMENT

Boring Mill Dixi 4 Axis (Fanuc 15-I Controller), Mazak 4 Axis (Fanuc 15-I Controller), G&L 5 Axis (Fanuc 15-M Controller)

Milling CNC Bridgeport (Anilam Controller)

Lathe Series 500 Gildemeister, Monarch

Grinding Parker Majestic CNC, Brown & Sharpe O.D., I.D., Surface, Dedtru Centerless 1- lisc. Miller Mig Welder, Rofin Sinar Lazer Etcher EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• ZF SACHS Northville, Michigan 2011 – 2015

Position: Machinist/Toolmaker

Assisted in the fabrication, assembly and final adjustments of all the prototype shocks, struts and suspension parts that the North American ZF Sachs Prototype Division was involved with. Accomplishments:

• Crafted a custom-design oil lubricant misting system to facilitate the forming process improving overall quality and finished part satisfaction.

• Developed and implemented a preventative maintenance program for production machinery to improve operating efficiency and minimized own time.

• FISHER COACH ORKS, LLC Oak Park, Michigan 2009 – 2011 Position: Fabrication Specialist/Mechanical Technician Member of experienced, entrepreneurial team driving the launch of Fisher Coachworks and its development of the world s most advanced ultra-lightweight hybrid commercial transit vehicles. Accomplishments:

• Initial floor plan and layout of machinery, equipment and tooling to establish the manufacturing area, machine shop, tooling and inspection areas to production format.

• Effective research, sourcing, and negotiation of new and used machinery and tooling within established budget.

• Achieved maximum use of available floor space relative to function, footprint and clearance requirements.

• Developed specialized fixtures for alignment of front-end components; upper and lower control arms.

• Innovative development and fabrication of sophisticated semi-automatic spot welding machines essential to production of patented structural systems for Fisher s GTB-40 transit bus.

• Research and development of prototype nitrogen shock system. BRIAN OZIMEK

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

29553 Lochmoor St. Cell: 248-***-****

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

• FORD MOTOR COMPANY Livonia, Michigan 1990 – 2008 Automatic Transmission New Product Center (A.INPC Position: Experimental Parts Fabrication Specialist Exceptional 17-year career with progressive fabrication responsibilities in all areas of Research, Development, Production and Troubleshooting to produce “make like production” transmission prototypes and power train assemblies for future model cars and trucks.

Accomplishments:

• Consistently selected for special project assignments to resolved sign flaws, consolidate machining operations, fabricate close tolerance fixtures, and accurately complete time-critical jobs.

• Engineered and fabricated a drilling fixture that simplified a difficult case drilling job. This tool diminished the need for highly skilled labor to perform the work and reduced production time for that operation by 30%.

• Designed and produced a gauge inspection tool and master calibration unit allowing for QC inspection to occur in the job process. Reduced production time by 2 hours per unit and eliminated interruption to the Inspection Dept.

• Chosen as part of a special task force that manufactured 6 functional exact duplicates of the 1914

• Model "T" in honor of its centennial celebration.

• Honored with 11 special recognition awards for quality of work citing: extraordinary tool making ability, ingenuity, persistent effort, machining talent, motivation, loyalty, support and customer service commitment.

• HYDRALINK CORPORATION Farmington Hills, Michigan 1988 – 1990 Manufacture of hydraulic assemblies and fittings for automotive and agricultural equipment. Position: Lead Tool Room Technician

Key set-up technician, instructor and supervisor of intricate tube bending and forming processes to produce stainless steel hydraulic tubing assemblies and custom hydraulic fittings supplied to John Deer, Case, GM, Ford and Chrysler. Competent with tube end-finishing operations to include flaring, double flaring, beading, expanding and reducing.

CERTIFICATIONS

North American Training Operations

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Engineering Print Reading Metrology Measuring Concepts and Practices

Welding Techniques

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• F.I.R.S.T. (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 High School Robotics Program

Accumulating more than 150 hours of service time, mentored high school students in the design and production of functional robotic systems, as required by their course of study. Provided education in all aspects of fabrication, leading these teams to complete projects that achieved distinctive recognition. BRIAN OZIMEK

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

29553 Lochmoor St. Cell: 248-***-****

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REFERENCES

SHADD HITEHEAD

Fire Chief

Livonia Fire Department

19354 Whitby Drive

Livonia, Michigan 48152

248-***-****

DANIEL E. SMITH

Sr. Programmer, Fabrication Specialist