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Rice Lake, Wi

Engineering support for our electronics production area• Initiate and complete engineering change requests for print and bill of material changes• Create and modify tools, fixtures, written procedures and assembly prints as needed• Participate in design teams involving product management, design, quality and production to bring new products into production• Provide design and manufacturing engineering support to bring product acquisitions to productivity• Involved in the… Show more Engineering support for our electronics production area• Initiate and complete engineering change requests for print and bill of material changes• Create and modify tools, fixtures, written procedures and assembly prints as needed• Participate in design teams involving product management, design, quality and production to bring new products into production• Provide design and manufacturing engineering support to bring product acquisitions to productivity• Involved in the re-layout design of production areas to improve efficiency/productivity• Created water spider portal concept for electronics assembly area pick system• Chosen to serve as a member on a Value Stream Mapping project and the ISO Audit Team Show less

Ladysmith, Wi

Manufacturing Engineering support for my assigned production areas.• Created engineering change requests for print and bill of material updates• Participated in lean events to improve process flow and efficiency/productivity• Created and maintained program files for the Rockwell Automation product nameplate printing and cutting system• Performed all the Manufacturing Technician duties listed in previous position, excluding the computer support related tasks

Ladysmith, Wi

Manufacturing support for my assigned product lines along with many of the IT duties for the Ladysmith facility.• Created and maintained several Filemaker databases for the Ladysmith facility. This included an interactive database that prioritized and tracked the daily orders for all the work cells at the Ladysmith facility. This database was linked with several other databases. A bar coding label database for product identification, a planner's short parts log, a web based expediting… Show more Manufacturing support for my assigned product lines along with many of the IT duties for the Ladysmith facility.• Created and maintained several Filemaker databases for the Ladysmith facility. This included an interactive database that prioritized and tracked the daily orders for all the work cells at the Ladysmith facility. This database was linked with several other databases. A bar coding label database for product identification, a planner's short parts log, a web based expediting system for our Milwaukee sales personnel, an audit log, an in-house parts request system, and two human resources’ databases to perform Associate reviews• Created and supported all laser engraving and rotary engraving template files to comply with engineering changes and customer specials requested by the sales department. Shared these skills and files with our Netherlands facility• Modified and created tools, fixtures, written procedures, and work stations to increase efficiency and product quality • Assisted in product line transfers to and from the Ladysmith facility• Technical support for product labeling and Autobag bagging systems • Maintained the Ladysmith facility website• Procured and set up all PC peripherals and other computer related supplies and equipment• Supported all desktop computers and acted as the on site facility server administrator Show less

Eau Claire, Wi

Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing defective assemblies and customer returns.• Set-up, operated, troubleshot, and maintained test equipment • Maintained prints, schematics, software listings and written work instructions• Monitored and controlled the quality of products through data collection• Calibrated equipment where qualified

Ladysmith, Wi

Responsible for providing supervisory and technical support to my assigned product lines.• Addressed Associate issues to create a positive teaming atmosphere• Organized production schedules to improve company metrics• Evaluated Associate performance via performance appraisals/reviews• Improved and authorized written work instructions• Facilitated line activities required to maintain ISO registration• Modified tools, procedures, and work stations to increase efficiency… Show more Responsible for providing supervisory and technical support to my assigned product lines.• Addressed Associate issues to create a positive teaming atmosphere• Organized production schedules to improve company metrics• Evaluated Associate performance via performance appraisals/reviews• Improved and authorized written work instructions• Facilitated line activities required to maintain ISO registration• Modified tools, procedures, and work stations to increase efficiency and product quality• Maintained electronic, electro-mechanical, and pneumatic test and assembly equipment• Performed preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment where qualified• Maintained the calibration log database of manufacturing equipment and gauges• Installed computers and computer system set-up• Interviewed and hired part time Associates• Conducted Associate orientation• Assisted in production line transfers • Coordinated line audit duties• Assisted with building maintenance• Coordinated scrap duties Show less

Rice Lake, Wi And Chippewa Falls, Wi

A brief listing of the several positions I held here when the company was called Cray Research. I started after graduating from tech school at the Rice Lake facility and held these two positions.Module Assembly 1986 - 1987I assembled and soldered Cray XMP modules.Test Systems Technician 1987-1988Responsible for the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of computer module boards.*Promoted and transferred to the Chippewa Falls facilities and held these… Show more A brief listing of the several positions I held here when the company was called Cray Research. I started after graduating from tech school at the Rice Lake facility and held these two positions.Module Assembly 1986 - 1987I assembled and soldered Cray XMP modules.Test Systems Technician 1987-1988Responsible for the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of computer module boards.*Promoted and transferred to the Chippewa Falls facilities and held these positions:Module Test Technician 1988-1990In this position I was responsible for the testing, troubleshooting and repair of computer modules, module field testers, and warning control system boards• Provided technical support to the module test area• Improved and documented written test procedures• Trained co-workers on testing and troubleshooting proceduresIntegrated Technical Support Technician 1990-1992I provided technical support to the module repair areas• Performed electronic, electrical, plumbing, & mechanical maintenance in the test and repair areas• Performed preventative maintenance and calibration of test, repair, and assembly equipment• Continued support of the module test area in testing, troubleshooting, and repair of computer modules, module field testers, and warning control system boards • Modified tools, procedures, and work stations to increase efficiency and product quality• Trained co-workers on testing and troubleshooting procedures• Organized and served on a monthly on-call schedule Show less