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Vancouver, Washington, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

United States

Portland, Oregon

Coordinate and execute all aspects of product engineering, repair, machining and client relations for a high-volume machine and fabrication shop. Oversee 2,000 plus projects yearly for all makes of heavy equipment as well as various other pieces of machinery that are used lumber and paper mills. Provide repair services for companies in the shipping container industry, as well as logging, mining, and agricultural. Instrumental in ensuring a smooth flow of daily operations through expense control, vendor outsourcing and customer satisfaction. Strive for continuous process improvements to maintain a high level of quality for all parts built or repaired. Position company for long-term growth through development of training initiatives, parts customization and competitive pricing. Accountable for initial planning and preparation of requests for proposal, reviewing final work orders and managing billing/invoicing for multiple projects. Oversee all customer requests for specialty engineered and design equipment.Contribute to business expansion by assessing client budgets, developing project plans and motivating staff/team. Direct and lead a team of 30 personnel through hydraulic/pneumatic cylinder and general machine repair, custom equipment fabrication and defined work flow processes to achieve objectives.Responsible for designing cylinders that are now utilized by most major manufacturers of heavy equipment.Sustain partnerships with vendors to negotiate low-cost pricing, procure domestic materials and compare product quality with competitors.Strong record of achievement and advancement during 20-year tenure.

Managed and led repair projects, job scheduling and quality control inspections in a fast-paced shop environment. Consistently met strict deadlines for multiple repair jobs through coordination with customers and senior management. Developed efficient machine processes and design specifications for mechanics, machinists and welders that resulted in quicker turnaround time for customers.Effectively completed a large number of mechanical repairs including welding, machining and refining. Safely monitored the use of lathes, mills, cranes, lifts and machinery. Inspected and analyzed the final repair part for quality control, part tolerance and functionality.Decreased operating expenses by troubleshooting down equipment, performing preventative maintenance and making recommendations on repair options.