Performs a variety of repetitive work in heat treating, hardening, tempering operations on a wide variety production parts. Operates furnaces to anneal, temper, harden, normalize, and oil and water quench a variety of parts and materials, where cycle time, temperature and methods are prescribed. Also sets and check controls, loads and unloads furnaces, quench parts, and test for hardness, etc. Follows prescribed methods generally, making variations for material and operation and detect/reportfaulty operation or condition. Set schedules and production runs based on costumer due date and quench cycles. Performs all of the tasks of Heat Treat Operator and is responsible for the supervision of other Heat Treaters.

Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions. Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times. Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration. Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules. Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery. Diligently maintained safety and quality standards. Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership. Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints. Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability. Completed key projects on time, on budget and with a high level of accuracy. Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel. Effectively lowered set up times by incorporating new die design Structured and maintained Kan-Ban system Raised efficiencies to an average of 87% by restructuring department flow Reduced scrap rates to half the department standard while maintaining a 98.8% on time delivery

Operate and maintain Urethane forming line producing a quality part to meet costumers standards. Quality inspection of parts while running line involving the use of calipers and compression checks and maintaining a written log of all inspections.