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Muskegon, Mi, Us

Heerhugowaard, Nh, Nl

Heerhugowaard, Nh, Nl

Provide investment casting supplies and process solutions.Work one-on-one with process managers, engineers and business owners to address process improvement projects, new equipment acquisitions, and investment casting materials.Perform process audits and analysis, with the goal of providing objective solutions to complex product improvement programs. Employ product knowledge and expertise to reduce costs and increase profit margins.Identify areas for better process control, including wax selection and handling, as well as refractory slurry maintenance and testing.Introduce new, high-performance machinery and materials to advance industry excellence and bottom line value.

Watertown, Connecticut, Us

Managed day-to-day process operations and multi-shift personnel. Supervised manufacturing of casting, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and other industrial waxes. Developed improved processes for manufacturing of industrial wax products, including design, construction and implementation of a complete factory automation system, high temperature reaction vessel scale-up, and bulk liquid storage and transfer station. Designed and oversaw the installation of new chilled process-water equipment and cooling tower, as well as a custom designed mass flow wax transfer metering instrument.Served as OSHA compliance manager and negotiated directly with federal OSHA enforcement personnel. Worked with a safety contractor to develop and enforce a comprehensive OSHA compliant safety program.Reconfigured wax pastillators for maximum output and to meet customer requirements.Worked closely with, and directed maintenance staff to guarantee proper steam boiler, air compressor and other essential plant equipment output.

Supervised production of an FDA regulated medical device in an ISO 13485 environment.Initiated numerous process improvements, turning a seven day production cycle to a three day process, with improved quality and employee safety.Re-engineered a proposed new-product prototype and conducted FDA required validations, resulting in the successful introduction of a new device to market.Prepared and coached employees for both internal and certifying entity ISO 13485 audits. Addressed audit outcomes with inspectors, and worked closely with QA personnel to improve incoming and outgoing part and finished product procedures.Designed, engineered and built a variety of test instrumentation and product assembly tooling.Performed employee performance reviews and selectively hired new production technicians.

Progressed rapidly from maintenance mechanic to Plant Manager.Managed and directed production of both virgin and reclaim investment casting waxes in a three-shift, union employee environment. Directly involved with the installation and operation of an innovative automated wax transfer and blending system.Improved reclaim operations by modifying machine operation procedures and hands-on changes to process conditions.Developed full-scale production processes for the manufacture of novel water-filled casting waxes, and have continued to research advanced technologies for further improvements to the existing process.Familiar with all phases and aspects of casting wax production, including filtration, blending, dehydration and multi-phase centrifugal solids separation of reclaim. Have designed, built and installed wax reclamation systems for in-house use by customers. Experienced in wax press injection operation and troubleshooting, as well as transfer and conditioning issues. Well versed in the production of casting wax in pastille, slab, flake, billet and bulk liquid forms.Instrumental in establishing a new manufacturing facility in the southwest U.S., helping to train new employees and establish wax quality testing procedures.

Liberal Arts

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