Michael E. Forte
Lebanon
Summary
USAF veteran and passionate individual that loves experiencing new technology. Possesses strict attention to detail always having finished product and customer needs in mind. Highly aware of project demands and strives tirelessly for customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technican
GE Aerospace
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for tech plan consulting and review, inventory and ordering of raw materials, constituents and consumables, weighing and mixing of various slurry coatings using pertinent recipes, loading of various materials used in production process, programming of production robots using FANUC teach pendants, programming of process parameters in GE proprietary software G-MAIN, processing slurry coatings on various Geometry, and product post-processing ensuring adherence to technical specifications and drawings.
- Serves as technician point of contact for slurry department and cell champion reporting on daily metrics pertaining to Quality, Production, Safety and Security.
- Serves as trainer for new technicians, ensuring adherence to process SOP's, technical drawings and specifications, and strict adherence product quality.
- Involved in A.P.P.S. activities working directly with product and process engineers striving towards continuous improvement and quality of slurry coatings.
- Responsible for periodic spray/mix data collection, review, and scrutiny ensuring adherence to technical specifications, verifying quality of process materials, preventing quality deviations in process or parts, and to provide feedback to process and product owners pertaining to material spray-ability, material application, and material behavior.
Engineering Technician
City of Mason Ohio
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsibilities include attending preconstruction meetings for project scope review and kick-off, plan review and interpretation, field supervision and inspection of various public works, road improvement, and civil improvement projects, verifying materials and quantities used in projects to ensure adherence to plans and quoted project costs, attending regular progress meetings with contractors to reconcile and make changes to project schedule if needed, engage any residents or businesses affected by construction to notify them of any needed outages and maintain communication updating on project timing, and coordination with utility companies of conflicts and scheduling of relocations if needed
- Complete reports on the progress of projects, identify and resolve any potential problems, and communicated with project managers to ensure compliance of project scope and requirements
- Visit construction sites daily to ensure compliance to city safety requirements and ensure adherence to proper construction methods pertinent to project needs
- Serve as point of contact for subcontractors and representative of City Building and Engineering Office for residents and businesses
- Maintain various documentation tracking project progress, cost, personnel, material, schedule, and conflicts.
Service Technician
City of Mason Ohio
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Responsibilities include city storm water catch basin replace and repair, operating jackhammers, back and track hoe, pouring, forming, and finishing concrete and restoration
- Also responsible for brush and leaf pickup operating chippers and leaf vacs, dump truck, salt spreader, and snowplow for snow and ice control
- Also responsible for asphalt repair, operating necessary equipment, crack sealing and equipment
- Proficient in operating numerous equipment pertaining to Public Works such as Dump Truck with Snowplow, Back and Track Hoe, Skid Steer, Bobcat, Loader, Air Compressor, Various Mowers, Tractors, Crack Seal Kettle, Asphalt Hot Box and Trailer, Jackhammers, Chainsaws, ODB Leaf vac systems, Bandit Chippers, Forklifts, Street Sweeper, Vactor Vac Truck, Mini Excavator
- Selected for and graduated from the City of Mason 2021 “City Team One” yearlong leadership initiative program
- Participated in City of Mason “Mason Way” program shadowing City of Mason Engineering and Building Department and extended shadowed City of Mason Utility Department and gained knowledge in Storm and Wastewater maintenance practices and activities
- For Fiscal year 2020 and 2021, completed replace or repair of 160 catch basins and restorations saving the City of Mason $250,000 in contractor costs.
Mold Assembly and Testing
Imflux
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Served as POC for Project Management of Hayco "Ball Joint Rod, Overmold, Substrate, and Cross Joint" and assisted with Oral B "Lid, Base, Inlay and Floss Spool" Project Mold Builds, and was responsible for day to day reporting of mold status and finished parts/mold component quality and fit.
- Built knowledge base and proficiency of hand work operations and bench work such as sanding, polishing, drilling/tapping using hand tools, ultrasonic grinding machine, pencil grinder, and profiler.
- Responsible for using 2D prints, 3D models (Siemens NX) for quality checks of new mold bases, hot runner manifolds ensuring correct plate thicknesses, drop heights, and critical dimension measurements streamlining mold build.
- Completed Cincinnati State Machinist 1 Course in 07/17 finishing at top of class. Required criteria included Machine Shop Math, Print Reading, Manual Lathe/Mill/Grinder Operations, and CNC Programming using G/M coding on Haas Simulator.
- Recipient of Imflux Culture Award for October/November/December 2015.
Line Technician
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Responsibilities include Managing production process; from operation of solvent flush/SIP/CIP sterilization recipes to the operation of the HMI consoles to control batch process
- Also responsible for ensuring integrity of filtration process through pre/post process filter testing and ensuring that clean room standards are maintained through daily site cleaning activities
- Dedication to established procedures and GMP guidelines led to a successful batch harvest rate above 95% annually while grossing an average yield of ≥ 94% per batch
- Successful programming of MUX system led to a passing rate of 100% of testing procedure of hydrostatic filters
- Was not responsible for a single deviation or documentation error throughout entire tenure at Amylin.
Crystal Grower 2
Silfex
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Responsibilities include operation of MCZ 150/300 console operated crystal growing furnaces, recipe review and loading, correcting variables to fit grow specific values, troubleshooting of crystal grows, and taking manual control of console and manipulating values to return crystal to specific diameter settings
- QC of finished crystals using calipers, micrometers, and ohm resistivity testers ensured finished product to grow specifications
- Cleaning, rebuild and repair of grow furnace and hot zone components
- Review and rewrite of process OP’s and directives
- Rewrote entire catalog of department OP’s and drafted testing procedures as part of new hire training documents
- Maintained a ≥ 95% successful growth rate of ingots produced.
- Successfully maintained ISO 9000 certification, passing annual inspections, and receiving “exceptional” ratings on all
Munitions Systems Specialist
USAF
04.2002 - 04.2008
- Responsibilities include Supervising the maintenance, storage, inspection, transportation, shipping and receiving, and assembly of numerous types of munitions
- Strict adherence to production and inspection written procedures, and translation of electrical/ mechanical drawings to perform proper inspection techniques
- Proper completion of inspection and shipping documents including HAZDEC and DOD required forms for transportation of explosives and chemicals
- Supervision of four subordinates to include written and verbal feedback, rating, realization, and practice of individual needs, group dynamics, and team building
- Recipient of two Air Force achievement medals, and Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device
- Base Focal Point and Shipping and Receiving Lead responsible for Preparation, Trafficking and Shipping and Receiving of all in-bound/outbound shipments by coordinating with base TMO Organization, Security Police, and Fire Department
- Assisted forward operating location with training and certification of twelve competent munitions inspectors
- Completed numerous types of inspections to ensure 100% serviceability and generated no discrepancies or errors
- Ensured proper packaging, and documentation for shipment and disposition of over one billion dollars in material
- Maintained custody of department technical procedure catalog with an inspection and review pass rate of ≥ 95
Education
FAA 107 Drone Pilot Certification
Great Oaks
08.2021
Machinist 1 Certification
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH06.2013
ISO Container Inspection
USAF
06.2007
HazDec Certification
USAF
03.2007
Munitions Inspector
USAF
07.2006
Diploma -
Dixie High School, Sinclair Community College
01.2001
Handling Tool 1
Fanuc Robotics
Mason, OH04-2024
Skills
- Plan Review and Interpretation
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Micrometers (ID, OD, Drop)
- Calipers
- Gauge Pins
- Gauge Blocks
- Fluke Meter
- Height Gauges
- Indicators
- G/M Code
- Siemens NX Modeling Software
- Holds "Secret" Security Clearance and Government Special Access Programs
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Engineering Technican
GE Aerospace
07.2023 - Current
Engineering Technician
City of Mason Ohio
06.2022 - 07.2023
Service Technician
City of Mason Ohio
07.2019 - 06.2022
Mold Assembly and Testing
Imflux
08.2014 - 07.2018
Line Technician
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
09.2011 - 05.2012
Crystal Grower 2
Silfex
07.2008 - 03.2011
Munitions Systems Specialist
USAF
04.2002 - 04.2008
Machinist 1 Certification
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
ISO Container Inspection
USAF
HazDec Certification
USAF
Munitions Inspector
USAF
Diploma -
Dixie High School, Sinclair Community College
FAA 107 Drone Pilot Certification
Great Oaks
Handling Tool 1
Fanuc Robotics
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