Experience

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  Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies

  • Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area

  • Production Manager

    • Apr 2006 - Present
    • Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area

    Helped to establish assembly department from the ground up as one of the first employees of this start-up company. Currently manage a team of 12 technicians to meet aggressive deadlines and goals in the production and assembly of food packaging machines. Oversee factory acceptance tests of customer systems and ensure timely delivery of machines. Work with senior management and sales representatives to set accurate customer expectations in machine production. Determine areas of LEAN opportunities and efficiency deficits and provide solutions. Management responsibilities include:  Determine resource needs and hire personnel accordingly  Schedule projects for assembly Manage customer machine demos Oversee parts from stockroom to machine Oversee stockroom, warehouse, and inventory Manage shipments of machinery and parts orders Oversee building and company vehicle maintenance

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  Pemco Inc.

  • Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area

  • Mechanical Assembly Technician

    • 1994 - 2005
    • Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area

    Involved in all aspects of paper, packaging and converting machine assembly and installation. International and domestic travel to manage service and assembly of machinery. Specific responsibilities included:  Installation and commissioning of new machinery Direct contact with end users and training machine operators Retrofit machinery with updated parts in the field Machine drive assembly Manual and automatic lubrication systems Pneumatics and hydraulics Assemblage of electrical panels Preparation of electrical enclosures Experience with metric and standard systems Perform trouble shooting to isolate cause of problem and determine steps to correct them

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  Weaver's Business Interiors

  • Installation Technicia/Lead man

    • Jun 1985 - Dec 1995

    Installation of office interiors and Lead Man on interior installation projects. Team leader Installed modular office systems and office furniture Delivery of office furniture Managed warehouse Straight truck driving experience requiring CDL