Richard E. Pool
***** ********* • Allen Park, MI 48101
Home: 313-***-**** • Email: *********@*****.***
Cell: 419-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging Management position with an innovative organization that will allow me to utilize my 18 years of professional experience in manufacturing while providing opportunities for continuous career advancement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Machine Shop Supervisor July 2013 - Present
ST. Jude Medical (Formerly Thoratec Corporation), Ann Arbor, MI
• Supervise and coordinate activities of production floor workers and responsible for maintaining six Manufacturing Production Machines (CNC, CMM, Lathe)
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to analyze causes of non-conformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems
• Responsible for the safety of all employees & visitors, promoting a "safety first" approach to managing machining department's
• Responsible for programming and machining operations to produce parts to print
• Analyze production scrap, rework, and customer non-conformance, taking corrective action to reduce or eliminate the causes
Production Supervisor 2/Machine Shop Supervisor Nov. 2010 – July 2013 Terumo Heart, Inc. Ann Arbor, MI
• Supervise and coordinate activities of production floor workers and responsible for maintaining six Manufacturing Production Machines (CNC, CMM, Lathe)
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to analyze causes of non-conformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems
• Responsible for the safety of all employees & visitors, promoting a "safety first" approach to managing machining department's
• Responsible for programming and machining operations to produce parts to print
• Analyze production scrap, rework, and customer non-conformance, taking corrective action to reduce or eliminate the causes
Engineering Technologist Aug. 2007 – Oct. 2010
• Prepared layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment, such as shop tooling, scale layouts, or new equipment design, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Identified and implemented new manufacturing technologies, processes, or equipment.
• Monitored or measured manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time requirements, or improve quality.
• Create computer applications for manufacturing processes or operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools. CAD Drafter Apr. 2006 – Aug. 2007
• Created drawings and models from written and verbal specifications obtained from Project Engineer.
• Worked closely with Designers, Drafters, and Engineers to ensure coordination design effort is maintained.
• Developed 3D models by analyzing prototypes and 2D drawings.
• Examined and checked engineering drawings for compliance with cited specifications.
• Created weld penetration studies to help ensure proper welding CAD CAM Designer/ Machinist Aug. 2001 – Nov. 2005
Clark Fixtures & Technologies, Bowling Green, OH
• Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
• Machined parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measured, examined, and tested completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
CAD CAM Designer/ Machinist Jan. 1997 – Aug. 2001
Dundee Castings Company, Dundee, MI
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Worked in engineering area making Engineering changes to the castings according to the 3D prints provided by the customer.
Boatswain Mate/ Master-at-Arms Mar. 1993 – Jan. 1997 United States Navy
• Trained and Supervised 26 Petty Officers/crew
• Involved in the day to day functions of the ship, in port and out to sea
• Operated forklifts and overhead cranes
• Divisional Career Counselor
• Ships Police Force
SOFTWARE
Autocad 13,14,2000 Toolchest Devcam Surfcam 7.1 SolidWorks Pro-E 20, 2000, 2001 Wildfire 2.0 Inventor 7 Pro mill 2.0 MasterCam X2 to X8 JDE Kronos
MACHINERY
Fadal Hurco Makino Mori seiki Band saw Table saw
Drill press Bridgeport Mahr Brown & Sharp Forklift TRAINING COMPLETED
Basic Wildfire Advanced Part modeling Hurco Machine Training MasterCam Mill level 3 PC DMIS cad++ Disc
MasterCam Lathe MasterCam Wire CPR and First Aid
Hazwoper
EDUCATION
Associates of Business Management; Baker College
Currently enrolled in Bachelor program for Business; Baker College.