David Savage
Georgetown,TX
Summary
High-energy and dependable professional with 33 years of experience in manufacturing, including CNC machining and management roles. Proven leadership in ensuring high quality product manufacturing with minimal scrap or errors. Extensive experience in process engineering, customer collaboration, and quality standards such as ISO 9001 and FDA Certification. Ready to bring my expertise to Your company's Machine Shop Manager / Supervisor role.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Shop Manager
Wonik QnC / Deposition Technology
Austin, TX
07.2006 - Current
- I set up and built a CNC Machine shop and manufacturing facility from the ground up for a Semi-Conductor company.
- I am the Manager of the shop.
- I perform all tasks related to running the machine shop, which include supervising employees, running CNC mills, making auto cad drawings for our customers, designing products, writing programs using Master-Cam X, designing and building fixtures for manufacturing operations, set-ups, ordering all the tooling, materials, and shop supplies.
- I do process engineering and develop our manufacturing steps from beginning to end.
- I also work directly with our customers, including the largest Semi-Conductor Fab’s in the world, on and off site.
- (Semi-Conductor Industry)
Shop Supervisor
Muto Technology
Austin, TX
05.2000 - 07.2006
- I was the shop supervisor for 6 1/2 years.
- I managed about twenty employees on average.
- I oversaw all manufacturing practices for 1st and 2nd shift at Muto Technology.
- I was also very hands-on in the shop.
- I personally ran all the new technical and prototype jobs, as well as developing all the processes and fixturing for manufacturing the products in a production style format.
- I created drawings and wrote the part programs using Mastercam version V8.0.
- I set-up and ran Dynapath, Tree, and PC controlled CNC Mills.
- I ran manual mills.
- I was also very involved in implementing and maintaining procedures, SOP's, tool cribs, job routers, manufacturing, shop processes, as well as quality control.
- (Semi-Conductor Industry)
Machinist
Xycarb Ceramics
Georgetown, TX
03.2000 - 05.2000
- I set-up and operated funuc controlled CNC Mills.
- I produced Quartz and Ceramic products for the semi-conductor industry.
- I dealt with blueprints, set-ups, editing programs, machining, and inspection.
- (Semi-Conductor Industry)
Hip Cell Lead Man / Machinist
Sulzer Orthopedics
Austin, TX
02.1999 - 05.2000
- I was the Lead-Man for the hip cell division.
- I manufactured orthopedic hips and knee implants.
- I ran a CNC Fadal vertical mill.
- I handled all the tooling, set-ups, and paperwork.
- I implemented and perfected job procedures for my area and line of parts.
- I would run production lines, as well as evaluating our processes.
- I also ran short run production for prototype parts, handled training, and all the documentation.
- I was also in charge of the documentation for our ISO 9001 and FDA Certification for my division.
- (Medical Field)
Machinist
M/D Totco: A Varco Company
Cedar Park, Texas
12.1998 - 02.1999
- I ran manual mills.
- I produced parts for the oil field industry from blueprints and job routers.
- 60% of my parts were machined with custom set-ups, and 40% were made with fixtures.
- I machined my jobs and parts complete from start to finish.
- (Oil Field Industry)
Division Leader / Machinist
LTD Ceramics
Austin, Texas
01.1997 - 12.1998
- I produced high dollar and tight tolerance OEM parts made of ceramic for Applied Materials.
- I ran manual "Brown and Sharp" universal lathes and surface grinders.
- I also ran the mills and Blanchard grinders.
- I set-up and performed the machining operations from start to finish.
- I also participated in checking and inspecting my parts by using a CMM and creating printouts.
- I later helped head up another division of the company that manufactured custom OEM parts, made up of exotic materials.
- (Semi-Conductor Industry)
Machinist
Maxcor Manufacturing
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.1996 - 01.1997
- I worked with a special select group, running CNC mills on custom jobs.
- (Diversified Shop)
Machinist
Flexx Fab
Colorado Springs, Colorado
07.1994 - 12.1995
- I ran Enshu, Okuma, Ooya, and Matsuura CNC machines, and manual mills and lathes.
- I performed my own set-ups and checked my own parts.
- I also participated in some prototype work.
- I operated surface grinders, drill presses, and punch presses.
- (General Diversified Shop)
Lead-Man/Machinist-2nd shift
Micro Metals
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.1993 - 12.1995
- I operated Enshu CNC mills and lathes.
- I set-up tools and job plates.
- I performed program alterations and assisted other employees in doing the same procedures.
- I dealt with lots of tight tolerances.
- (HVAC Industry)
Education
Some College (No Degree) - EDI & GT
Austin Community College
Austin, TXSkills
- Manufacturing Management
- CNC programming
- Workplace safety
- Cost reduction
- Production scheduling
- Vendor management
- Analytical skills
- Analytical thinking
- Supervision and training
- Quality assurance
Personal / Activities
I love to build and restore classic cars. I have done custom builds from the frame up, custom frames, resto mods, hot rods, and race cars. I often design and machine my own parts, to complete the conversions from old school classics to modern sports cars with newer designs, features, and parts. I have had cars in GoodGuys Nationals, and even International buyers. I coached Youth Ice Hockey for 12 years. Coached in travel hockey leagues, on the local, state, and national level. I have coached house leagues, tournaments, and international tournaments.
Timeline
Machine Shop Manager
Wonik QnC / Deposition Technology
07.2006 - Current
Shop Supervisor
Muto Technology
05.2000 - 07.2006
Machinist
Xycarb Ceramics
03.2000 - 05.2000
Hip Cell Lead Man / Machinist
Sulzer Orthopedics
02.1999 - 05.2000
Machinist
M/D Totco: A Varco Company
12.1998 - 02.1999
Division Leader / Machinist
LTD Ceramics
01.1997 - 12.1998
Machinist
Maxcor Manufacturing
01.1996 - 01.1997
Machinist
Flexx Fab
07.1994 - 12.1995
Lead-Man/Machinist-2nd shift
Micro Metals
01.1993 - 12.1995
Some College (No Degree) - EDI & GT
Austin Community College