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Joshua Casari

Saginaw,MI

Summary

Professional welding engineer with strong technical expertise in welding processes, metallurgy, and quality control. Adept at collaborating with teams to ensure safety and productivity in dynamic environments. Skilled in project management, welding inspection, and troubleshooting, always focused on achieving optimal results. Reliable and adaptable, consistently delivering high-quality work under changing conditions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Engineer – Launch

Ideal Welding Services, LLC
06.2010 - 12.2024
  • Working as a Welding Engineer on GM weld verification launch projects.
  • Helping implement RSW procedures and fix welding related problems.
  • Manage weld spots in the correct engineered location on automobiles.
  • Maintaining welding robots
  • Verifying new welding equipment
  • Supported project completion within deadlines by effectively managing workload distribution among team members.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of welding defects, identifying issues and providing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Planned and evaluated new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
  • Performed failure analysis on defective welds, Problem solving and recommended corrective actions.
  • Evaluated field materials like supplier parts, to assess compliance with established specifications.
  • Identified opportunities for continuous improvement through regular audits of welding processes and documentation reviews.
  • Increased efficiency through continuous process improvements, reducing waste and lowering costs in manufacturing operations.

Manufacturing Engineer – Intern

Bucyrus International Inc.
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Worked as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern in the Gear Welding department with knowledge in welding engineering.
  • Helped design and implement 5-S documents to help maintain welding machines.
  • Stress relief furnaces
  • SAW process and equipment
  • Evaluated new technologies or materials as potential alternatives to current practices; presented findings along with recommendations based on empirical evidence gathered during research activities.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss project status updates, challenges faced, and potential solutions.
  • Recommended arrangement of machines within plant facilities for maximum productivity.
  • Worked directly with various types of fabrication equipment and gained understanding of overall manufacturing operations.
  • Conducted time studies to identify bottlenecks in production lines and recommend improvements for increased throughput.
  • Assisted in preparing facility layouts for efficient workflow, adhering to safety standards, and maximizing space utilization.

Welder/Fabricator

Ashland Industries
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Worked as a summer welder fabricating 18yd, 13yd, and 11yd pull behind tractor mounted earth movers.
  • .052" Metal core
  • 20 and 2 ton overhead cranes
  • .045" Flux core
  • 2 axis Jigs
  • Oxy-fuel torch applications
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
  • Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
  • Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.

Chemical Packaging Technician

Site Services, Inc.
02.2005 - 08.2007
  • Worked as a Chemical Packaging Technician processing and packaging micro chemicals in a clean room environment.
  • Setup each different chemical to be processed.
  • Managed production for Clean Room 2 on every shift.
  • Inspected chemicals and parts
  • SAP software
  • Cold cycles/Refrigeration
  • Worked with vacuum chambers
  • Demonstrated flexibility when handling multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing assignments based on urgency or complexity.
  • Improved packaging efficiency by implementing new techniques and equipment in daily operations.
  • Assisted in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas of potential growth or change within the department.
  • Addressed any discrepancies found during quality checks promptly and thoroughly, taking corrective action where necessary.
  • Provided training for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to succeed in their roles as Packaging Technicians.
  • Inspected products before packaging to prevent shipping defective and damaged goods to customers.
  • Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
  • Maintained optimal equipment performance by carrying out simple hourly maintenance on machines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Welding Engineering Technology

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
01.2010

Skills

  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Shielded metal arc welding

Affiliations

  • American Welding Society (AWS)
  • 2001 – Present
  • Member

Timeline

Welding Engineer – Launch

Ideal Welding Services, LLC
06.2010 - 12.2024

Manufacturing Engineer – Intern

Bucyrus International Inc.
06.2009 - 08.2009

Welder/Fabricator

Ashland Industries
06.2008 - 08.2008

Chemical Packaging Technician

Site Services, Inc.
02.2005 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Welding Engineering Technology

Ferris State University

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