St Paul, Minnesota, United States
Setup and operation of 3 axis, 4 axis, and 5 axis CNC Milling Centers. Modified and installed programs for the different types of machines. Machining of first piece parts for production parts. Testing of new program methods and tooling for production runs.
Primary function was to troubleshoot machine issues with customers to find a resolution to their mechanical, electrical, programming, installation, and/or delivery issues. Reviewed Technical Documents for accuracy and completion. Created work instruction for new products (Plasma cutter, Scanner, Power Draw Bar, Active and PassiveProbe). Trade shows (IMTS, Milwaukee Maker Faire, Tormach Tech Days). Beta tester for remote worker Position.
Oversaw the nightly operations of 6 departments and 15 employees. My main duty was to ensure continuous production through all the cells in the Energy Department. That included setting up the work schedules for 13 lathes, 2 mills, 4 furnaces, 2 spray booths, 2 grinders, 2 CNC CMM's, and packaging. Daily Responsibilities: Procuring available material for nightly production runs Adjusted schedules to ensure high priority jobs were continuously running Ensured quality of our parts met our tight tolerances Trouble shot and setup lathes and mills for night shift employees Recognized and grew talent within my shift Helped setup and implement continuous improvements (Six Sigma)
CNC Production Supervisor Oversee the daily operation of 6 employees Interview potential new hires Orientate and train new hires Conduct employee performance reviews Coordinate work schedules for first and second shift Review work documentation for accuracy and completion Schedule maintenance for CNC Department Order Tooling and Supplies Implemented standardized tooling at each CNC station Conflict Resolution Promotes a positive work environment Daily communication with all employees Go between for managers and employees Address employee issues promptly Document employee behavior positive and negative
Maintained Inventory and Tooling Levels Quoted Shop Labor Times Created Work Instructions and Authorizations for Machine Shop Implemented and Maintained Tier 1 Metrix Valued resource for PPI and LEAN events Continuously Improving NPI, and ECO times by using manufacturing knowledge Other Responsibilities at Thermo Fisher Scientific PPI (Practical Process Improvements) Facilitator 10/09-04/16 Internal Auditor ISO 9001-2015, ISO 17025 2/14-04/16 Town Hall Committee Leader 1/10-10/13 Community Service Team Leader 11/09-12/13 CAC (Community Action Coalition) Madison Member 7/10-04/16 Implemented 5S, PPI, and LEAN processes into Machine shop