Training Engineer

Terry Benson

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Sigourney, IA 52591

Home: 641-***-****

Cell: 641-***-****

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Objective

To work for a company where I can use my management skills and plastics background to better myself and the company I work for and move up threw the company’s management ladder

Summary of Qualifications

Shop Manager / Lead Toolmaker

Geometric Mold Incorporated May 2006- present

Instrumental in the initial establishment of Geo Metric Mold Incorporated. Selected by owner to assist in the hiring and training process of an average of five employees. Charged with the duties of establishing new accounts, monitoring the production level of subordinates, and ensuring quality and deadlines are met. Personally oversees all aspects of orders passing through the shop and offers timely and accurate advice to the owner on machine purchases. Responsible for the morale and safety of current employees by adhering to strict safety guidelines and having a positive attitude toward daily job performance in an attempt to make a safe and fun working environment.

Journeyman Mold Maker

Victor Plastics, Victor, IA June 1996- May 2006

Selected by supervisors to provide a quality opinion during preliminary stages of development of new projects. Tasked with providing quotes for new tooling, revisions, and repair. Supervised building new tooling from design stage on to finished product. Work well under pressure with the ability to multi-task; usually overseeing the completion of numerous projects simultaneously. I work well as both a team member and a team leader by sharing learned knowledge and skills with less experienced apprentices. Have the ability and the work ethics to work independently without direct supervision. Attention to detail and experience is shown by being designated as the shop precision welder and nonferrous material welder. During ten years of employment with Victor Plastics every project assigned to me was completed by the deadline and there was always profit made for the company. Experienced in operating Charmilles Robofil 510 wire machine, Hurco 20 Hurco30 and Hurco50 machining centers, Milltronics machining center, Bosto High speed graphite machining center, Mastercam mill 9.1 sp2, and Mastercam ten Mastercam wire.

Machinist

Rockwell International, Fairfield, IA 1994-1996

Responsible for assisting with maintenance of heat treat furnaces, induction hardeners, and multi-spindle drilling machines by completing regular inspection logs. Effectively operated machines on a daily basis without any workplace injuries through strict adherence to safety guidelines.

Team Leader, Engineer Equipment Repair

U.S. Army National Guard, Oskaloosa, IA 1990-1999

Supervised a 2-3 soldier team, conducted performance counseling, individual soldier training, and heavy equipment maintenance. Additional duties included being assigned as the unit NBC (Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical) trainer, tasked with ensuring all unit personnel were fully trained to combat standards for chemical warfare. Went Belgium for 30 days in support of Operation Desert Storm, ensured 100% combat readiness through safety inspections and combat drills. Was honorably discharged in 1999

Education

-Graduated from Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, Iowa in 1994 with an associates degree in machine technology

-Certified since September 9, 2001 by the U.S. Department of Labor as a Journeyman card holder after successfully completing 5 years of on the job training and 2000 hours of classroom instruction.

-40 hours of advanced specialized training on electronic discharge machine

-Attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Ft Leonardwood, MO

-Graduated from Sigourney High school in 1991

-Reference available upon request

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