BAAN
Joseph McGiffert
Catskill,NY
Summary
A seasoned Production Team Leader at Ducommun Aero Structures, I excel in streamlining operations and enhancing team performance. With expertise in production planning and a knack for fostering teamwork, I've significantly contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring safety and efficiency. My proactive approach and ability to motivate ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Team Leader
Ducommun Aero Structures
03.2022 - Current
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Assembler
Ducommun Aero Structures
03.2020 - Current
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Ducommun Aero Structures
12.2018 - Current
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Interpreted drawings, Mylars and customer specifications to build quality assemblies.
- Certified as a resistance welder.
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
Education
Vocational - Cosmetology
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL06-2008
No Degree - General Studies
Columbia Greene Community Colelge
Hudson, NY09-2005
GED -
Catskill High School
Catskill, NY06-2003
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Production planning
- Safety monitoring
- Workflow optimization
- Team motivation
- Organizational skills
- Professional demeanor
- Goal setting
- Good communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Punctual and reliable
Certification
- Certified Resistance Welder, Ducommun Aerostructures
- Certified First Piece Stamp
- Alodine-1132 PEN certified
- Touch-Up paint mixing Certified
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Production Team Leader
Ducommun Aero Structures
03.2022 - Current
Assembler
Ducommun Aero Structures
03.2020 - Current
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Ducommun Aero Structures
12.2018 - Current
- Certified Resistance Welder, Ducommun Aerostructures
- Certified First Piece Stamp
- Alodine-1132 PEN certified
- Touch-Up paint mixing Certified
Vocational - Cosmetology
Indian River State College
No Degree - General Studies
Columbia Greene Community Colelge
GED -
Catskill High School
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