Manager Mechanical

ROBERT J GRAHEK

**** ********* ******* *****. ***** Bay, WI 920-***-****

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

A dynamic and seasoned lead mechanical designer with over 30 years of experience in the paper converting industry. I am a results-orientated, problem solver, and excellent people manager.

EXPERIENCE

Fusion Integrated Solutions – Green Bay WI (2011-Present)

Towel and Tissue converting winder audits. Lead mechanical designer responsible for analyzing

Entire lines from unwind stand thru log saws to determine what can be improved to increase reliability and thru put.

Pizza manufacture / automation. Lead mechanical designer responsible for leading a diverse team of multi discipline engineer to design a fully automated pizza line that delivered one hundred and eighty pizza per minute from garnishing thru packaging.

National Packaging Services - Green Bay, WI (2003-2011)

Manager of Engineering for a Paper Converting and Non-woven Manufacturer.

Responsibilities include conceptual definition, equipment layout, installation and start up support, equipment upgrades and modifications, cost saving initiatives, and new product development. Developed initiatives and lead growth from 12 Million to 80 Million in sales with no increase in production staffing. Examples of projects are as follows:

Rewinders – Perini, Futura and PCMC winder installation, start up, and improvement modifications.

Improved reliability of folders and winders

Improved Product & Process Quality

Log Saws – Perini, PCMC, Futura, Ital. and United converting. Installation and improvement modifications.

Rapid Product Change-over Capability

Folders – Bretting, PCMC, and Hutson Sharp. Paper and non-woven materials.

Core machines – Ronco.

Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC)

Laminating machines.

Failure Analysis

Non Woven Manufacturing and converting – Melt blown polypropylene.

Foth & Van Dyke – Green Bay, WI (1993 – 2003)

Lead Mechanical / Machine Designer

Lead mechanical designer on numerous converting projects. Responsibilities include conceptual definition, equipment layouts, cost estimation, and installation. Examples of projects are as follows:

Bounty converting at Procter & Gamble

Facial line converting

Paper machine dry end up grades

Film lamination

Manufacturing problem solving

Rewinder, multi-fold and single fold toweling, and napkin folder design.

Hayseen

Paper Converting Machine Company Green Bay, WI (1990-1993)

Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities included use of IBM Cadam in the design of paper converting machinery from conceptual stage into assembly and testing.

C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Company – Ashland, WI (1980-1990)

Manager of a seven person design team using Auto Cad in the development of new converting equipment. Initiated the design of new equipment to solve manufacturing problems in the following areas: unwind stands, tension control, web guides, high speed separators and banders,

EDUCATION:

Associate Degree in Applied Science – Architectural and Commercial Design (1974)

REFERENCES:

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