MICHAEL T. FRANKS

Laurens, SC • 864-***-**** • ad1jvj@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A Senior Technician responsible for preparing, operating, and monitoring tests, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, and test part teardown and evaluation. Experience performing tests and related procedures as a technical subject matter expert. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong mechanical experience and solid problem-solving/analytical skills with attention to detail.

EDUCATION

BS, Business Administration w/concentration in Project Management Degree Completed: December 2021

Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH

Associate degree – Machine Tool Technology May 2000

Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC

Project Management Certification July 2009

Clemson University Clemson, SC

CERTIFICATIONS

SPC Level II

Team Leader Certification

ISO 14001

QS 9000

Kaizen Teams

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Test Lab – Senior Test Technician December 2006 – Present

JTEKT NA Corporation/Timken Bearing Company Greenville, SC

Perform maintenance Set up tests, and calibrate machines in the Radial, Thrust, MTS Room, Planet Pin, Outer Ring, and Dynamic Thrust Machine areas.

Assist and support other Test Lab areas and technicians when needed.

Collaborates with Test Engineers, Test Lab Manager, Tool Designer, and Test Requestors on the status of tooling, bearings, testing results, and equipment needed to perform tests.

Lead Test Lab Projects to help improves the company’s business case.

Update and track the Engines’ BOM Inventory to order parts when needed.

Update the Post Test Parts Inventory system.

Dept 87 IVTB Tool & Die – Tool and Die Maker February 2003 – December 2006

Timken Bearing Company Clinton, SC

Troubleshot and set up die sets for two hydraulic and two mechanical presses to manufacture bearing components to meet customer specifications.

Ordered new tooling and made modifications when needed.

Assisted Engineering in component die set and press problem solving to meet customer specifications.

Dept 36 V&O Tool & Die Maker

Torrington Bearing Company/Timken Bearing Company November 2000 – February 2003

Troubleshot and repaired V&O die sets per print.

Dept 12 Machinist III

Torrington Bearing Company June 1999 – November 2000

Created new and repaired tooling per blueprint, using Lathes, Milling Machines, OD, Bore, and Surface Grinders

Dept. 50 Grind Department Team Leader/Grind Technician

Torrington Bearing Company April 1984 – June 1999

Troubleshot and repaired centerless grinders.

Assisted in improving quality and addressing customer quality issues.

Team Leader of 15 machine operators and six machine set-up associates on three shifts to meet and enhance the department’s schedule, safety, and KPIs.

Provided daily updates to management on the team’s production and output.

References

Jonathan Ledlow 931-***-****

Past Test lab Engineer

Mike Smith 248-***-****

Past Test Lab Manger

Kyle Davis 864-***-****, 864-***-****

Test Lab Manager

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