Bob Fabela
Sr. Die Corrector
Trenton,MI
Summary
Seasoned Extrusions Supervisor and talented Die Corrector with 25 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward increasing pounds per hour with high recovery in the safest, and most efficient manner. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving best press practices and increasing pounds per hour and lowering production down-time. Bringing solid understanding of the extrusion process, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Die Corrector
International Extrusions/Intex
Garden City, Michigan
05.2015 - Current
- Maintaining dies, by tracking pounds and history and prepping for nitride
- Correcting dies that fail extrusion runs
- Communicating with department management about revisions for new copies attending new die trials, and collecting noses and samples and documenting measurements an/or repairs done.
- Communicating with die makers on any die revisions, or die issues.
Die Corrector
Western Extrusions
Carrollton, Texas
10.2010 - 04.2015
- Maintaining dies, by tracking pounds and history and prepping for nitride
- Correcting dies that fail extrusion runs.
- Communicating with department management about revision and failed die issues .
Press Supervisor / Die Corrector / 91 Press Operator
Alumax/Alcoa
Morris, Illinois
02.1998 - 08.2010
As Extrusion SUpervisor;
- Oversaw production processes to determine quality control standards.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement. ISO certification experienced.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Interpreted and followed production orders to maintain compliance with production standards and unique product specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morris Community High School
Morris, IL 08.1988 - 05.1991
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Die Corrector, with mill experience Proper restriction weld experience
Knowledgeble in new die quoting
Documentation skills Creating Standardized work procdures
Building best press practice recipes
Die cleaning
Kowledgeable in aluminum extrusion process, for indirect and direct presses
Lean manufacturing concepts
Timeline
Die Corrector
International Extrusions/Intex
05.2015 - Current
Die Corrector
Western Extrusions
10.2010 - 04.2015
Press Supervisor / Die Corrector / 91 Press Operator
Alumax/Alcoa
02.1998 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Morris Community High School
08.1988 - 05.1991