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Appleton, Wi, Us

Appleton, Wi, Us

- serve as the Sales Engineer (see previous position) and project manager for the build of sold custom fire apparatus- manage live build file of jobs from booking to shipment- host pre-construction visits, mid-construction inspections, and final inspections - process build contracts and customer change requests- provide design and configuration feedback and recommendations throughout the entire build process- work directly with manufacturing and engineering to resolve build issues as they arise

Appleton, Wi, Us

-Responsible for both pre-bid and post-sale activities-Support our dealer network by providing technical assistance with the configuration of custom fire apparatus-Build and maintain customer relationships-Review bids and proposals to ensure configurations are acceptable and buildable. Assist in the modification of orders and options to meet the direct needs of the customer-Work cooperatively with layout designers to develop high quality engineering drawings-Perform vehicle weight analysis, powertrain performance studies, approach and departure angle estimations and other calculations-Assist the sales representatives and customers during pre-construction visits by providing technical support and design recommendations-Host customer dinners

Ames, Iowa, Us

- Provide excellent customer service to our patrons- Responsible for selling passes and memberships, handling contracts, and answering questions- Enforce building policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patrons- Record participation counts- Assist building coordinators- CPR/First Aid certified

Dodge Center, Mn, Us

- Collaboratively developed value stream mapping to help visualize and improve the entire manufacturing process- Utilized Lean Six Sigma practices to help propose and implement solutions for a bottleneck in theproduction line- Ongoing continuous improvement: 5S, time studies, cost savings opportunities- Wrote standardized work instructions for a sub-assembly area by shadowing and documenting the work of a retiring employee

St. Louis, Mo, Us

- Researched new marking technologies, coordinated on-site demonstrations, collaborated with operators and supervisors, selected a marking system, and implemented the unit for full time use- Worked in a clean room environment verifying parts- Recorded nonconforming items and assisted with dispositions- Participated in material review boards (MRB’s) to determine solutions for nonconforming items- Completed monthly supplier assessments and qualifications- Recorded incident investigations throughout the plant on a daily basis- Wrote and updated lockout tagout procedures- Wrote instructions and assisted in training for new plant safety software- Wrote weekly quality and safety presentations for supervisors to give to their employees- Experience working with Oracle, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel macros

Maple Plain, Mn, Us

- Responsible for analyzing customer uploaded parts and creating interactive quotes using proprietary analytical software- Provide design for manufacturability feedback- Regularly met and exceeded scheduled goals each week- Worked with another intern on several proprietary projects, including implementing new data into the analysis database and designing new 3D models for various projects

- Responsible for the assembly of various metal products in a fast paced manufacturing environment where quality and turn time are held at a high standard.- Operation of various machinery: press brakes, four-slide machines, spot welders

- General duties included operating chairlift, customer assistance, safety inspections, and maintaining proper snow conditions

Eau Claire, Wi, Us

- Responsible for customer service, parking lot maintenance, and assisting guests with large orders. - Service Hero Award: Displayed great work ethic and customer service

- Responsible for picking and packaging items for shipment, working with couriers, receiving and tracking inventory- Responsible for assembling and packaging various products and parts- Conducted quality inspections using digital and dial calipers