Patrick Chapek
Lakewood
Summary
Skilled labor professional with background in Aviation and Wax Investment Casting production. Adept at ensuring stringent compliance with customer standards and producing superior-quality castings. Valued team player focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving production needs ready to contribute to the team dynamic.
Highly skilled in hands-on projects and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Wax Finisher/Mold Assembly for Investment Casting
Mercury Machine Company
Solon, Ohio
07.2019 - Current
- Responsible for wax finishing, sub-assembling, mold assembly, and assessing final products for defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when performing intricate finishing tasks on complex products or designs.
- Coordinated with cross-functional departments such as Quality Control, Production Planning, and Engineering teams.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased productivity.
Gel Technician
Polymer Concepts
Mentor, Ohio
06.2021 - Current
- Operated advanced polymer processing equipment to ensure product quality and effectiveness.
- Conducted regular maintenance on machinery, while also ensuring parts had proper serialization barcodes for the specified customers, enhancing efficiency and operational reliability.
- Streamlined workflow procedures, increasing overall productivity and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored production metrics to identify trends, leading to process optimizations and waste reduction initiatives.
Wax Finisher/Mold Assembly for Investment Casting
Air Power Dynamics
Mentor, Ohio
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Responsible for wheel assembly, airfoil preparation, wax finishing, sub-assembling, and mold assembly.
- Operated finishing equipment and assessed final products for defects to enhance product quality and consistency.
- Streamlined processes by establishing guidelines on product manufacturing.
- Assisted in training new finishers, ensuring proper understanding of job responsibilities and techniques for optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garfield Heights High School
Garfield Heights, OH06-2013
Skills
- Assembly & Production of Investment Casting Molds
- Proficiency in Use of Hand and Power Tools
- 3-D CAD Literacy
- Competency with Mechanical Blueprints
- Multitasking and Organization
- Exceptional Team Communication
- Quality Control
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Project Management
- Problem Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Timeline
Gel Technician
Polymer Concepts
06.2021 - Current
Wax Finisher/Mold Assembly for Investment Casting
Mercury Machine Company
07.2019 - Current
Wax Finisher/Mold Assembly for Investment Casting
Air Power Dynamics
06.2015 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Garfield Heights High School