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Michael G Oszterling

Summary

UAW-Ford Motor Company Plumber/Pipefitter Journeyperson with expertise in Pipe fitting, Plumbing, Maintenance, Construction and Heavy Rigging.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembler CEP1 V6

Ford Motor Company
12.2023 - Current
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
  • Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.

Plumber/Pipefitter COT

Ford Motor Company
10.2020 - 12.2023
  • V6 Crank Line / V6 Head Marching Pipefitter COT
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
  • Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot machines lube, pneumatic, hydraulic systems and coolant systems.
  • Tested and operated hydraulic, pneumatic equipment and for coolant systems.
  • Saved V6 Head Machining est $40,000 by troubleshooting a coolant leak at the spindle. Suggested to replace the Deublin and not the complete spindle.
  • V6 Head Machining special assignment to rebuild valves and pumps for coolant, lube, hydraulic.


Assembler CEP1 V6

Ford Motor Company
09.2011 - 10.2020
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
  • Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
  • Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
  • 10/25/2018 Received Excellence in Action Award for Demonstrating Creativity. Design a collar for two P80 Grip-it misters on V6 assembly team 12. Improved function while significantly decreasing waste and spillage. Cleaner work stations for employees and cost savings for P80 Grip-it.
  • 05/21/2012 - 06/15/2012 Open window period for Skill Trades Buy Downs.
  • 06/16/2012 Signed Waiver Agreement for Skill Trades Buy Downs.
  • 03/20/2020 Lay-Off due to COVID.
  • 10/05/2020 Returned to work as Pipefitter COT

Plumber/Pipefitter CCP and CEP1

Ford Motor Company
01.2003 - 09.2011
  • 10/30/2010 - 07/15/2011 CCP closed and worked on Demo Team.
  • 07/18/2011 - 09/16/2011 V6 East Crank Line construction. Was voted in being Pipefitter Team Leader. Pipefitter work was completed on schedule and cost.
  • 09/19/2011 Reduced from Pipefitter trade and returned to V6 assembly line.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
  • Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
  • Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and cooling systems.

National Joint Apprenticeship Program

Ford Motor Company
10.1999 - 01.2003
  • 10/11/1999 Successfully completed Core Skills Training.
  • 01/09/2003 Certificate of Achievement Plumber/Pipefitter awarded in recognition of successful completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship training by the Joint Apprenticeship Program UAW/Ford Motor Company.
  • 01/13/2003 U.S. Department of Labor certify completion an apprenticeship for the occupation Plumber/Pipefitter under the sponsorship of U.A.W/Ford Motor Company in accordance with the basic standards of apprenticeship established by the Secretary of Labor.
  • 01/13/2003 Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship Plumber/Pipefitter issued by The Ohio State Apprenticeship Council and is recognized and qualified as a journeyperson.
  • 01/29/2003 National Joint Apprenticeship Committee, UAW/Ford Motor Company Representatives congratulations on successfully completing the Apprentice Training Program.
  • 02/11/2003 National Joint Apprenticeship Committee, UAW/Ford Motor Company Co-Chairman congratulations on successfully completing the Apprentice Training Program.

Assembler CEP1 and CEP2

Ford Motor Company
04.1994 - 10.1999
  • Assembler in CEP1 and CEP2
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
  • Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
  • Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
  • 03/04/1996 - 03/08/1996 Training for ISO 9000 at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. How to Implement and Document ISO 9000. Quality System Assessment and Auditing.

Manager of Quality and Standards Engineering

Intrupa Manufacturing Company, Inc.,
03.1991 - 04.1994
  • Establish specifications and tolerances as a benchmark to establish and maintain measurement to assure that all products meet or exceed original manufacturer's specifications.
  • Developed engineering and purchasing operating procedures, for inventory processing and product conformance to specifications in order to insure the quality and integrity of all goods to be resold.
  • Defined the process for evaluation, disposition and measurement of customer complaints and warranty returns.
  • Responsible for all UL and CSA requirements for manufactured products.
  • Defined the procedures and manage quality assurance validation programs for subsidiaries.
  • Responsible for engineering department requirements to support the marketing effort directed towards new OEM business, as well as development of the process for customer specifications and compliance.

Engineering Supervisor/Project Engineer

Baker/Linde Material Handling Corp.
04.1989 - 03.1991
  • Product development, design and cost improvement.
  • Analyze and evaluate feasibility of customization of products for customers applications, including manufacturing cost analysis.
  • Approved design for experimental construction and testing for production.
  • Project Manager for projected engineering plans and inventions, including patent activities.
  • Coordinated vendor education and training for sub-contracted components.
  • Delegated projects, provided technical guidance and reviewed accomplishments of subordinates.

Project Engineer

Baker/Linde Material Handling Corp.
11.1987 - 04.1989
  • Coordinate all aspects of projects for definition, cost, scheduling, testing and production of new products.
  • Vendor auditing and approval including assistance with specifications and drawings.
  • Conduct field service support at customer locations.
  • Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.

Liaison Engineer

Baker/Linde Material Handling
03.1985 - 11.1987
  • Provided technical assistance to production.
  • Technical data liaison between plants in in Cleveland, Ohio, Summerville, South Carolina and parent company, Linde in Aktiengesellschaft, Germany.
  • Provided assistance for Test Engineers.

Design Draftsman

Baker Material Handling Corp.
10.1981 - 03.1985
  • Plan, design and oversee construction of heavy-duty material handling vehicles on assembly line.
  • Provide drawings for sales and marketing for customization of existing product.
  • Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
  • Collaborated with engineering staff to determine safe, sturdy construction methods.
  • Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.
  • Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.

Design Draftsman

Alloy Engineering
05.1981 - 10.1981
  • Worked part-time for Engineer to design drawings for Heat Treating Processing Equipment.

Assembler CEP1 and Core Setter CCP

Ford Motor Company
07.1977 - 09.1979
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
  • Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
  • Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.

Skills

  • Completed apprenticeship for the occupation Plumber/Pipefitter under the sponsorship of UAW/Ford Motor Company, Established by the US Secretary of Labor
  • Knowledge in power and hand tools for construction and maintenance
  • Strong mechanical, basic math and measuring aptitude
  • Effective at multi-tasking, capable of heavy lifting, dependable, reliable and self-motivated
  • Worksite safety and safety procedures knowledge
  • Troubleshooting, Pipe fitting, valve/pump repairs, equipment testing, potable/non-potable water, hydraulic, coolant, natural gas systems
  • Blueprints and Specifications, Blueprint Analysis and Diagram Interpretation
  • Systems Troubleshooting
  • Plumbing
  • 07/18/2011-09/16/2011 Pipefitter Project Team Leader, V6 Crank-line East
  • 03/08/1996 CEP1 ISO 9000 Quality System Assessment and Auditing Coordinator
  • 07/22/2006, 07/22/2009, 07/22/2012 The Ohio State Department of Commerce Certified Backflow Tester

Timeline

Assembler CEP1 V6

Ford Motor Company
12.2023 - Current

Plumber/Pipefitter COT

Ford Motor Company
10.2020 - 12.2023

Assembler CEP1 V6

Ford Motor Company
09.2011 - 10.2020

Plumber/Pipefitter CCP and CEP1

Ford Motor Company
01.2003 - 09.2011

National Joint Apprenticeship Program

Ford Motor Company
10.1999 - 01.2003

Assembler CEP1 and CEP2

Ford Motor Company
04.1994 - 10.1999

Manager of Quality and Standards Engineering

Intrupa Manufacturing Company, Inc.,
03.1991 - 04.1994

Engineering Supervisor/Project Engineer

Baker/Linde Material Handling Corp.
04.1989 - 03.1991

Project Engineer

Baker/Linde Material Handling Corp.
11.1987 - 04.1989

Liaison Engineer

Baker/Linde Material Handling
03.1985 - 11.1987

Design Draftsman

Baker Material Handling Corp.
10.1981 - 03.1985

Design Draftsman

Alloy Engineering
05.1981 - 10.1981

Assembler CEP1 and Core Setter CCP

Ford Motor Company
07.1977 - 09.1979

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