Tonawanda, New York, United States
Founded in 1904, Niagara WSAC® is known for providing innovative “engineered to order” heat transfer solutions. The Wet Surface Air Cooler (WSAC®) technology cools gases and liquids, used in the power, natural gas, and refinery, petrochemical and other industries. Directed daily activities of unionized skilled trades associates Complied with terms of the local and national labor agreements Complied with corporate Health and Safety programs
Directed daily activities of unionized skilled trades associates Complied with terms of the local and national labor agreements Complied with corporate Health and Safety programs Directed contractors representatives Provide Engineering assistance to skilled tradesmen Plan and prioritize daily job assignments for unionized skilled tradesmen
Directed daily activities of unionized skilled trades associates Complied with terms of the local and national labor agreements Complied with corporate Health and Safety programs Directed contractors and OEM representatives Scheduled overtime for hourly associates Investigate reliability problems for root cause solutions Provide Engineering assistance to skilled tradesmen Plan and prioritize daily job assignments for unionized skilled tradesmen Plan all actives for bi-yearly shut-downs. Installed, debugged and maintained manufacturing equipment in Calendar Facility
All phases of production including safety, quality, machining and assembly. Provide strong planning and leadership to maintain up-time on all production machines. Utilize multiple Skilled Trades (Electricians, Machine Repair, Tool & Die, Millwrights, Pipe Fitters and Tinsmiths) for all aspects of manufacturing. Supported Engineering in the development and implementation of process improvements. Assisted in designing and error proofing methods. Determine manpower requirements, develop methods of operation, and plan timely, cost effective completion of production projects. Areas of responsibility include all aspects of manufacturing and quality control in high volume assembly. Shift activities of 60 Union employees (UAW) in the fabrication and assembly of light-truck rear axles and front linkage for GM. Management and promotion of ISO 9000 activities. Daily scheduling of production requirements. Assisted in new equipment launch projects. Assisted in aggressive waste reduction projects. Conducted studies to optimize production capabilities. Implemented improvements and modifications to existing equipment and processes. Proficient in the operation of personal computers. Expedite incoming and outbound shipments to meet both plant and customer requirements. Supported in the communication and enforcement of Company Work Rules, Policies, and Union Contract clauses.
Shift activities of 75 Union employees (UAW) in the fabrication of precision polyurethane foam, rubber, and plastic products. Assisted QA Manager in the development of Quality Standards for new products and Control processes to ensure conformance to customer requirements. Participated in the development of Total Quality Management Teams to encourage the growth of a learning environment and support the Corporate Mission. Supported Production Supervisors and Staff in the communication and enforcement of Company Work Rules, Policies, and Union Contract clauses. Provide strong planning, leadership, and administration skills that result in bottom-line profits. Work closely with research & development to implement processes from prototype & design to final production including machine capability studies. Supported Engineering in the development and implementation of a Total Preventive Maintenance and Lock-out/Tag-out program. Supervise design and setup of multi-stage, production projects requiring plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, machining, and welding operations. Employee training in assembly floor and machine operations. Accident investigations as Company Safety Liaison. Reduced variability and maintenance associated with processes by introducing process design changes. Employee training in Statistical Process methods and applications. All phases of inspection including tooling, receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspection. Monitored Statistical Process Control activities and verified conformance to customer specifications. Performed and verified inspections of assembly operations using SPC techniques, specialized test equipment, and precision measuring instruments.