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Michael Schavel

Norwood,US

Summary

Skilled Workshop Technician with a robust background in machine operations and product inspection, honed at Testlink USA and Guerbet. Demonstrated expertise in dismantling and refurbishing complex machinery, coupled with a keen ability to identify and rectify non-conformances, ensuring quality and efficiency. Excels in team collaboration and problem-solving, significantly enhancing operational workflows.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Workshop Technician

Testlink USA
07.2023 - Current
  • Refurbish Genmega and Hyosung ATM's
  • Inspect and test all refurbished ATM parts in shop
  • Refurbish bill validators
  • Completely disassemble NCR ATM's
  • Clean Motherboard, Photo transistors, Optical Sensors, Magnetic Sensors, Pressure sensors
  • Clean and lubricate Bearings, Shafts, Springs, Pressure plates
  • Assemble Unit with new Belts, Rollers and replace defective parts
  • Place Unit in Testbed feed money and record results on Excel Spread Sheet
  • Troubleshoot and repair Units
  • Perform preventative maintenance on Test Beds
  • Attend daily morning meetings
  • Clean shop and maintain safety guidelines
  • Completed and processed paperwork and reports outlining proper and improper operations.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.

Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.

Incoming Quality Inspector

Guerbet
01.2016 - 06.2023
  • Inspected, Tested, Packed Medical Devices
  • Inspected Sub assemblies in Wire Room
  • Inspected assembled Stands for Medical Devices
  • Inspected and tested Faceplate assemblies
  • Inspected BOM's and Products for customer release
  • Inspected Disposables for use with our Injectable Medical Devices
  • Write non conforming reports on failed lots
  • Inspect failed lots up to 1,000pcs daily
  • Reprocess shipping damage and create shipping Labels
  • Use computerized Drawings to inspect and measure incoming parts and take measurements using Veneer Calipers
  • Attend all company meetings and safety training
  • Cleaned and maintain work areas

Blow Mold Operator

California Dreams
09.2014 - 11.2015
  • Set up blow mold and all associated equipment to minimize line changeover times
  • Analyzed test results, machine error messages and information to diagnose equipment problems
  • Resolved issues during startup and production while adhering to blow process sequence of operations
  • Followed start-up, production and cleaning protocols, as well as completed required logs and documentation.

Blanket Assembler

Cincinnati Sub Zero-Gentherm
09.2009 - 07.2012
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones
  • Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools
  • Set-Up and operate Heat Seal Machines
  • Change Rollers and keep scrap count
  • Load programs into Heat Seal machine.

Education

3rd Class Steam Engineer - High Pressure Boiler Operations

London
London, ohio
10.2003

Horticulture - undefined

Warren
Lebanon, Ohio
09.1995

DATA Processing - undefined

Skaker Valley Branch Campus
Lebanon, Ohio, US
05.1987

GED - undefined

Ohio central School System
Lebanon, Ohio, US
08.1986

Skills

  • PRODUCT INSPECTION
  • HIGH PRESSURE BOILER OPERATOR
  • NON-CONFORMANCE REPORTS
  • DISMANTLE MACHINES
  • MACHINE OPERATIONS
  • WRITING
  • PACKING
  • HAND AND POWER TOOL USE

Timeline

Workshop Technician

Testlink USA
07.2023 - Current

Incoming Quality Inspector

Guerbet
01.2016 - 06.2023

Blow Mold Operator

California Dreams
09.2014 - 11.2015

Blanket Assembler

Cincinnati Sub Zero-Gentherm
09.2009 - 07.2012

Horticulture - undefined

Warren

DATA Processing - undefined

Skaker Valley Branch Campus

GED - undefined

Ohio central School System

3rd Class Steam Engineer - High Pressure Boiler Operations

London