Drew Duff
Portland,OR
Summary
Seasoned Production Technician bringing over 9 years of hands-on experience in Gunderson Marine both production floor and in the planning/engineering departments. Tech-savvy individual possessing outstanding safety record and documented history of increasing efficiency and decreasing material usage. Well-versed in maintaining and monitoring physical inventories and creating comprehensive reports on status of production materials and finished parts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Production Technician
Gunderson Marine
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinated material delivery, all necessary blueprints, and part details for 7 different machines across multiple shifts and many different employees.
- Programmed and operated Structural Profiling Machine, Pipe Profiling machine, 2 different Pipe Benders, and 4 different Saws.
- Operated both Microsoft Dynamics and Viewpoint Vista and assisted in developing programs and functions with other team members in Vista.
- Learned how to export parts from ShipConstructor to assist planning department in programming files for different profile machines.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects effectively while ensuring deadlines were met consistently without compromising quality or productivity levels.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce and overall positive environment.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, enabling other employees to find parts and information accurately and quickly.
- Evaluated timing and practices, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement to optimize overall efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering, planning, and production foremen, to figure out the most efficient process for different parts and assemblies.
- Reduced machine downtime enormously by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and regular inspections.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Implemented practices to save material, at a high production rate in 2022 documented a total savings of $43,000 in raw steel.
Fitter/Welder
Gunderson Marine
12.2014 - 01.2019
- Put in charge of Profiling Machine to coordinate raw material and parts lists to the machine for operation across multiple shifts.
- Programmed custom parts in Profile Machine software.
- Managed end cut details on parts between engineering and other operators when machine was under maintenance.
- Hand cut parts with plasma and oxy/fuel torches.
- Fit and welded assemblies according to blueprints and within given tolerances.
- Operated Sub Arc welding machines, both gantry and portable.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilsonville High School
06.2014
Skills
- CNC Programming
- Material Planning
- Team Supervision
- Large Scale Coordination
- Production Scheduling
- Performance Improvement
- Operational Sequence Enhancement
- Interdepartmental Communication
- Machine Operating
- Material Handling Equipment
Certification
RPC1200 Operator Certification
SPC800 Operator Certification
Gunderson Standard Fitter/Welder A Test
2G, 3G, 4G Welding Test
Sub Arc Welding Test
Shell Plate Welding
Crane Operator
Forklift Operator
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Paid sick leaveFlexible work hoursCompany Culture401k matchHealthcare benefitsWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid time offTimeline
Production Technician
Gunderson Marine
01.2019 - Current
Fitter/Welder
Gunderson Marine
12.2014 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Wilsonville High School
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