Expert Details
Aluminum Castings and Metallurgy
ID: 733891
Michigan, USA
His casting expertise spans low pressure, permanent mold and die casting.
As a foundry and alloy manager, Expert has started up alloying operations at several facilities. Expert is capable of blending either primary or secondary aluminum alloys to make any in-specification alloy. His skills include metallurgical laboratory management with equipment such as spectrometers, x-ray and tensile testing.
As a buyer of aluminum, Expert's references can attest to his ability to save millions of dollars on raw material costs. A self-motivated and dedicated leader, he innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment of management excellence. He possesses superb qualifications in root cause analysis, organizational development, strategic analysis and attention to detail. He has also spent his career developing high-quality team-building and communication skills. A successful mentor and teacher, he is skilled in motivating subordinates to consistently exceed expectations and strive for excellence. Expert is consistently of organizational objectives and is capable and experienced in leveraging the know-how and professionalism required to achieve results.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1995 | Degree: Partial | Subject: Non-ferrous metallurgy | Institution: Expert completed non-ferrous metallurgy courses at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He also completed Cast Metals Institute's course on microstructure analysis of aluminum alloys. |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2014 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Automotive OEM Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert works with a number of automotive parts suppliers, Tiers 1 and 2, to establish best practice processes to eliminate scrap and downtime. He also works in all casting methods with a focus on low-pressure permanent mold, extrusion, permanent mold, and die cast. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2010 to 2014 | Employer: Magna Powertrain | Title: Regional Commodity Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert negotiated consumables' prices used within the foundry and die casting departments. He also trained personnel on metal handling practices. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2006 to 2010 | Employer: Port City Group | Title: Corporate Alloy Manager and Buyer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert was responsible for purchasing all aluminum and zinc alloys for each individual plant. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2002 to 2006 | Employer: Cascade Die Casting Group | Title: Corporate Alloy Manager and Buyer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert purchased aluminum for casting operations in multiple U.S. locations. He also blended off-spec aluminum alloys to meet the 280 aluminum specification. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1990 to 2002 | Employer: JL French / Nelson Metal Products | Title: Alloy Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert was responsible for raw material procurement and quality, as well as the furnace repair department. He also served as Process Engineer and Supervisor for LPPM operations. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1981 to 1990 | Employer: Chassix / CMI | Title: Production and Foundry Supervisor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert worked as a production employee, where he was responsible for scheduling production and supervising 30 employees in permanent mold casting, aluminum melting and other areas of immediate responsibility. |