Todd A. Giger
Mesa, Az *5204
Mobile 602-***-****
*******@*****.***
Profile
I am a safety conscious, ambitious, dedicated individual who thrives on challenge. I am a natural born leader who enjoys a collaborative team environment as well as independent projects that require minimal supervision. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel.
Experience
United Metal Products Inc. Oct 2018-Aug 2024
Supervisor Aug 2022– Nov 2023
• Led 2 successful lines.
• Responsible for leading/assigning a crew of 22 assemblers job duties daily.
• Saved over 4-600 build hours per Job (Approx. 28 jobs).
• Developed LEAN 5S.
o Develop daily tasks.
o Tracked employee Improvements.
o Created new build strategies.
• Tracked safety issues and shared information with the owners.
• Worked with HR on discipline issues per customer policy.
• Provided year-end reviews to assemblers.
• Provided Owners and Managers with KATA updates on status of daily build.
• Developed plan of action when “bottlenecks” occurred on the line.
Test Lead Aug 2022– Nov 2023
• Responsible for leading a crew of 7 including day to day job assignments.
• Develop LEAN 5S standards for multiple lines.
• Work closely with management on build times/optimization.
• Provide company with updates on current builds.
Test Engineer Oct 2019 – August 2022
• Responsible for testing 4 separate product lines
• Test Data Center Units per company and customer specs
• Detailed recording of data collection.
• Troubleshoot any electrical or mechanical issue and correct problem.
• Detailed recording of data collection.
Assembler
Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
• Installed wiring and conduit into Data Center Air Handling Units per customer and company specs.
• Worked with QC/Product Support on any service issues from the field and corrected them.
• Developed 19 Lean process improvements.
Day Star Screens Feb 2018 – Sept 2018
Project Manager/Sales
• Design and implement Sales Strategies
• Make cold calls on local businesses looking for opportunities for Day Star Products
• Obtain and Set sales calls at customer’s house.
• Work with Production and Office staff to schedule Installations.
MC Fouts Construction/CSI
Sept 2017 – Feb 2018
Laborer/Civil Technician
• Perform a variety of tasks from pulling wire, creating forms for concrete, drilling holes in concrete, running conduit, securing Tesla Charging stations, pouring concrete.
• Gaining knowledge and safely operation of a variety of hand (powered and non-powered) tooling.
Smart Systems Technology Apr 2017 – Sept 2017
Low Voltage Wire Technician
• Drill and run all Cat5, Cat 6, Phone and Cable wiring in new home constructions.
• Responsible for reading blueprints and landing all wiring per homeowner’s requests.
• Purchase and maintain all tooling required for installations.
Caterpillar, Inc. Mar 2013 – Feb 2017
Quality Manufacturing Engineering Specialist II/DC Tooling-Torque Crib
• Program all DC Tooling used at Decatur Plant
• Responsible for Data Collection for Value Stream Certification
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to find safe torquing procedures for high torque applications.
• Work with Design Engineers to determine manufacturability of new torque applications.
• Control of inventory of all sockets and clicker heads in the facility.
Nov 2011 – March 2013
Manufacturing Engineering Specialist/Sub Assembly area
• Responsible for all Sub-Assembly operations for LMT trucks
• Maintained 30 Day 100% Closure Rate on all CI Cards in my value stream.
• Engineering Change coordinator for all LMT/QCT Sub-Assembly.
• Created visual aids for all new QCT Sub-Assembly operations.
• Developed/Maintained all Torque Tool lists for VS1216.
• Conducted CI Card Meetings working with Engineering/Material personnel.
Nov 2008 – Mar 2011
Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
• 789F Pilot Build Sub-Assembly Planning at Building R
• 795F AC Assembly Planning for the first 20+ units
• Worked with NPI Team Leads, Engineers and Material Chain to update work orders with current engineering changes.
• Worked with Facilities Maintenance, Contractors and Safety to develop and construct safety measures for Electric Drive Trucks during HV testing.
• Created visual aids and standard workbooks for 795F AC pilot builds.
• Continuous auditing of 795F AC work orders for
o Review of Safety Procedures
o Review of Assembly Procedures
o Proper Torque Values
o Time, Sequence and Load Balancing of Assembly work
• Future Implementation to Existing LMT Assembly Lines
Aug 2005 – Nov 2008
Assembly/Test Specialist
• Helped assemble initial 795F AC pilot at TPG (Tucson Proving Grounds)
• In charge of all shipping & receiving for weld stores/fabrication
• Team Lead Assembler on all LMT trucks built during 2005-2008
• Responsible for building radiators in NPI (New Product Introduction) area
• Provide support to engineers on pilot truck radiator designs
• Assist with directing manpower
• Facilitate in design of assembly processes to be used for production line
Caterpillar Logistics Jan 2005 – Aug 2005
MLT Torque/Tool Assembly Specialist
• Perform routine torque audits
• Order indirect material
• Order any special tooling needed for assembly
• Work closely with MCE on any comp issues involving 1EO279 specs
• Develop and implement tracking mechanisms for all torque tools at RLC
• Create and maintain measures for cost analysis
SPS/CDO, Decatur, IL Mar 2000 – Jan 2005
Assembler
• Operate forklift
• Handled all shipping & receiving and required paperwork
• Order & receive ILC parts
• Trained new employees on building 100, 130, 170, 240 and 400 ton radiators
• Read and decipher blueprints
• Minor metalworking as needed to complete tasks
Summary of Skills
• Vast knowledge of MCE computer systems, databases and programs (BIMS, CAPP +, Vis View, HVC, DCC, MES, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• CPS Green Belt Certified
• Trained in HV
• Involved in all LMT NPI pilot builds since 2006
Referrals upon request