Steven J. Sutton

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Akron, Ohio 44319

828-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain meaningful employment that best suits my educational and professional background.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Western Carolina University, 1998.

Associates of Applied Science Mechanical Engineering Technology Isothermal Community College, 1996.

EXPERIENCE:

May 11 2019 - September 1 2021

Camaco Lorain Manufacturing:

Lorain, OH

Laser Welding Engineer

● My responsibilities in my present position include ensuring safe, proper, and optimal operation of IPG Photonics YLS - 6000 CW lasers for use in LBW of automotive seat frames, for Tier 1 automobile manufactures.

● Creation and modification of IPG Weld program platforms.

● Full understanding and fault identification/remediation of CW LBW common faults from a metallurgical and functional standpoint.

● Creation of project specific training and instructional programs for floor supervisors, lead and maintenance personal, and plant engineers as needed.

● Insuring compliance to ISO 9001:2015 standards and automobile engineering changes as needed/required.

● Establishment of procedures and proper operation/PM's of YLS - 6000 CW laser systems, and associated jig/fixtures, per approved directives generated or ordered by the LBW Engineer.

2016-2018

Kellers Fine Line Welding:

Kent, Ohio

Senior Welding Engineer

● Practical research and development of improved YAG microscopic laser welding techniques and defect prevention to satisfy client needs and requirements.

● Identification of solutions to negate or reduce problems inherent to YAG laser welding in general.

● Instruction and training of novice and experienced company welders alike in the methodology and application of simple and highly advanced YAG laser welding techniques

● Implementation and continuous monitoring or oversight of ISO 9001: 2015 standards.

● Giving specific and clear welding instructions to hourly company welders in addition to management as requested, ordered, or needed. 2012-2016

Sutton Enterprises:

Ellenboro, N.C

Consultant

● Teaching foreign and domestic corporations the methodology and practical applications of microscopic YAG laser welding for general and exotic requirements.

2002-2012 Filer Microwelding

Forest City, North Carolina

Sub-contractor/Microscopic Welding Engineer

● Research and development of processes, theory, and procedures for laser welding titanium, HSLA materials, non- ferrous, CPM’s, and high strength alloys for a comprehensive array of clients.

● Creation of specialized and comprehensive technical and hands-on YAG laser training programs for the nuclear power, tool and die, and die cast industries.

● Became an expert microscopic welder with over 18,000 hours of comprehensive microscopic YAG laser welding for numerous industry categories.

● Introduced and implemented specific quality control protocols and methodology for YAG laser weld defect detection and suppression resulting in attenuation and elimination of plasma shear, porosity, micro fracturing, and asymmetrical weld anisotropy.

SKILLS:

Basic industrial wiring, comprehensive Microscopic YAG/CW LBW, understanding of detailed digital/analog schematics, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point. ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Eagle Scout, God and Country Award (1986)

Full implementation of ISO 9001:2015 and MSDS procedures for KFLW. REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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