Mark Maschek
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Experienced Operations/ Plant Manager/Plant Superintendent with a strong background in structural steel fabrication, highly developed project management skills and a drive for success. 20+ years assembly and direct labor supervision. Deadline driven machine operator with 20+ years experience in a fast paced environment. Great attention to detail and organization skills. Results- 20+ years of GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW with a track record of producing quality products while working under pressure to make sure the job is done right and on time. Conscientious, ensuring work is in compliance with any and all relevant codes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Kinsley Steel, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
Operations Manager
East Coast SteelFab, LLC
10.2017 - 07.2023
- 7.5% partnership
- Oversaw all operations from ordering material, programming equipment, running equipment, running the floor to logistics.
- Member of East Coast SteelFabs AISC Committee( in which we only had 3 CARS in 9 years)
- Member of the Safety Committee and First Responders
- CPR Certified
- OSHA 10 Certified
Plant Manager
East Coast SteelFab, LLC
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed fabrication, unloading and loading crews
- Programmed Messer burn table
- Operated Messer burn table, Peddinghaus drill and angle line.
Plant Superintendent
Metropolitan Steel/Steelco Inc
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time
- Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction
- Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments
- Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules
- Including working mandatory 7 days a week to meet our customers needs when necessary
- Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs
- Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally
- Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency
- Supported the development of paint operations staff to meet competency and performance expectations.
QA/QC
Dave Steel Co., Inc
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Check(inspect) structural members and sub-parts prior to welding to make sure the pieces are the correct length and size, holes are in the correct location and size
- Write down weld size/procedure on piece to be completed
- Inspect all welds and material after the fabrication/welding process for any distortion to be in accordance with the companies, customers and AISC's guidelines.
Plant Superintendent
Steelworks Of The Carolinas, Inc
06.1989 - 03.2012
- Starting out of high school with welding experience, I started as a fitter/welder
- From laying out, cutting and fitting components to welding them
- In 2002, I was promoted to Checker/QA/QC
- Responsible for checking material size and length, sub-material in the correct location and hole in the correct location and size
- Inspection of all welds and material after the fabrication/welding process for any distortion to be in accordance with the companies, customers and AISC's guidelines
- Again in 2006, I was promoted to Shop Superintendent
- Collaborating with five departments to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations for on time delivery
- Led a team of 68 men and women
- Achieved revenue objective by implementing cost-cutting measures
- Assisted in management of business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing cost and inventory reports and ordering supplies
- Accurately read blueprints before they hit the shop, identified dimensional or material problems and fixed them so the operation would not have any downtime
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain a safe workplace and environment.
QA/QC
Rack Structures Inc
04.1994 - 07.2003
- Subcontract through Steelworks, responsible for the building, fabrication and inspection of post(column) and rack jigs for AS/RS Systems
- Had 'tight' tolerances(+/- 1/16') for the automated equipment for which it used
- Traveled across the United States and Canada to many fabrication shops whenever and whenever needed
- Went to The Lincoln School for Robotic Welding for the programming and operation of the Fanuc 120iL Robotic welder used to fabricate and weld repetitious weldments.
Education
Lincoln Electric Robotic Training
01.1996
Skills
- QA/QC Experience
- OSHA Regulatory compliant
- Blue print reading and interpretation
- Computer literate(Open Office, Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Familiarity with AUTOCAD Software with some SDS/2 experience
- Familiar with programming Messer Burn tables
- Good communication Skills
- Consistent work history
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to learn quickly
- Enjoy teaching the fabrication and AWS processes
- FCAW, GMAW and SMAW Certified per AWS for 20 years
- Shop punches/ironworkers- Peddinghaus, Piranha, Cincinnati, Accushear, Kingsland
- Shears- Peddinghaus, Piranha, Cincinnati, Accushear
- Cranes(overhead) all types from 1-250 ton
- CNC- Voortman Drill/Saw Line, Controlled Automation Burn Tables, Messer Burn Tables, Controlled Automation Angle Line, Accupunch Automated Plate Punch, Fanuc 120iL Robotic Welder, Peddinghaus drill and angle line operation
- Blasters- Blastec steel shot blaster and hand blasting experience
- Forklifts- Case 585/586, Komatsu 3-30 ton lifts
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Kinsley Steel, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
East Coast SteelFab, LLC
10.2017 - 07.2023
Plant Manager
East Coast SteelFab, LLC
12.2016 - 10.2017
Plant Superintendent
Metropolitan Steel/Steelco Inc
01.2015 - 12.2016
QA/QC
Dave Steel Co., Inc
03.2012 - 01.2015
QA/QC
Rack Structures Inc
04.1994 - 07.2003
Plant Superintendent
Steelworks Of The Carolinas, Inc
06.1989 - 03.2012
Lincoln Electric Robotic Training
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