I am the Technical Assistant in the Research and Development Department for Kādant Web Systems. Kādant Web Systems is the industry leader in the supplying and servicing of doctoring equipment to the pulp and paper making industry. My responsibility in this position is to improve the current product line of doctoring equipment, which includes doctors, doctor blades and holders. I am currently attending the continuing education courses at Nichols College so that I may receive my degree in business with a minor in computer science.
I have been working for Kādant Web Systems since 1984. This resume summarizes my achievements according to the following categories, which you can select to find out more.
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical, Charlton, Massachusetts, June 1984, Member of the Vocational Industrial Club Association
Nichols College, (1999 - Present) Continuing Education towards Masters in Business, Minor in Computer Science
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Kādant Web Systems Auburn, MA (October 1984 - Present)
Machinist (October 1984 - July 1990)
Responsible for the manufacturing of blueprint specified parts.
Responsible for setting up, adjusting and operating grinders, lathes, miller, and drill presses.
Work independently, laying out own work, some of which may be complex in nature.
Machine a variety of materials and select proper feeds and speeds in accordance with material and desired finish.
Responsible for performing periodic maintenance on machinery.
Suggested various improvements to streamline production.
Lead Setup/Assembler (July 1990 - December 2000)
Responsible for the coordinating of all production jobs coming through the setup and assembly areas.
Responsible for the setting up and operating of various machines including lathes, milling machines, and drill presses.
Responsible for the assembly of all manufactured parts to ensure proper design and fit.
Order all necessary parts, paint materials and accessories needed to complete the required job.
Responsible for the application of any special paint requirements given for production jobs.
Work in conjunction with the engineering department if problems arose to rectify the problem and make the necessary changes.
Research and Development Technical Assistant (January 2001 - Present)
Responsible for the setting up and operating various machines in the Research and Development machine shop including lathes, milling machines, and drills.
Design and test new products that could have potential value in the paper making industry.
Work in conjunction with the engineering and marketing departments in the development of new and existing products for the paper making industry.
Create and maintain data bases using the applications in Filemaker Pro as well as Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Access.
Perform all the required testing on existing and new blade materials such as flexural testing and strength testing.
Perform specified burnout tests on blade samples to break down the components that make up the product.
Do required creep tests on various products
Design new equipment using CAD software.
Field and answer any questions from internal sales, engineering and manufacturing as well as outside associates of Kādant Web Systems.
Complete any tests on products that have been returned due to failure in the field, complete a failure analysis and make any recommendations to rectify the problem.
Perform routine field service for the Research and Development Department.
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The thing I enjoy most is spending quality time with my wife Kristie, and our beautiful daughter Marisa.
I enjoy hiking, biking, tennis and anything else that has to do with the outdoors.
I am an avid pool player who has been in charge of running and maintaining various leagues including the Bud Light Pool League.
I am an avid fan of Nascar racing, and my favorite driver is Jeff Gordon, who is the driver of the number twenty four Dupont Chevrolet, owned by Hendrick Motorsports.
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