Paul Ransler
Paw Paw,MI
Summary
Dedicated infrastructure industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent practices. Worked under pressure adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Sales Support Representative
Flowserve
Kalamazoo, Michigan
09.2014 - 09.2022
- Supported infrastructure industry sales team by preparing proposals.
- Provided best-in-class real-time sales support for customers while leading by example for sales team members.
- Contributed to development of software programs and tools focused on enabling sales team to communicate and operate more efficiently.
Senior CNC Programmer
Flowserve
Kalamazoo, Mich
09.2008 - 09.2014
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
- Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
- Designed work paths for custom projects, selecting appropriate parameters for speed, feed rates and tool selection.
- Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
- Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
- Designed projects within various CNC drafting software titles.
- Provided training for clients on automated systems and complied with all safety rules and regulations.
- Inspected finished products to verify compliance with production tolerances.
- Developed streamlined tool paths and fabrication methods to reduce production time of [Product or Service].
- Tailored CNC designs for use across numerous raw material types.
- Created precision CNC projects for clients in industries such as [Industry] and [Industry].
- Programmed work paths for both mills and lathes.
- Checked completed programs by running simulations and tests while preparing geometric layout of designs using task-specific software.
- Monitored machined during trial runs to verify program accuracy.
- Reviewed and modified existing programs to improve areas such as material waste or production time.
- Developed new programs to control machine operations.
- Kept work areas neat and organized by removing unneeded items and disposing of trash, consistently eliminating safety hazards and enhancing productivity.
- Studied blueprints to understand specifications and adjusted machines to produce quality parts.
- Prioritized tasks to meet project deadlines and remained composed in busy work environments to avoid wasted time and effort.
- Calculated dimensions, tool selection and machine speeds from new orders.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine proper setup procedures for producing specified parts.
- Performed safety, efficient and accurate equipment operations to remain compliant with company measures and optimize product results.
- Studied orders to determine required machine sequences and tools to achieve desired results.
- Moved controls to properly position tools and workpieces, set specific feeds and determine cut depths for optimal operations.
- Maintained clean, neat and well-organized work area and disposed of trash in proper receptacles to promote productivity, safety and efficiency.
- Prepared documentation for machine controllers to guide setup and operation.
- Protected team members and boosted performance by operating equipment safely and in accordance with company compliance measures.
- Operated controls to deliver proper positioning of tools and workpieces, set up feeds and control cut depths.
- Identified required reference points, paths and hole locations for pieces.
- Developed exemplary collaboration skills by closely working, collaborating and interacting with other team members to accomplish goals with high-quality work.
Senior CNC Machinist
Flowserve
Kalamazoo, MI
03.1995 - 09.2008
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and mills.
- Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Laid out and set up work area quickly for CNC Mill.
- Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
Machine Tool Apprentice
Stryk
Kalamazoo, MI
10.1992 - 03.1995
- Followed safety protocols to avoid accidents.
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from Tool Crib, Assembly, Inspection, Deburr, Lathes, Sand Blast.
- Reported unsafe situations or service-related issues to appropriate personnel.
- Observed, asked questions and practiced to quickly develop Machinist skills.
- Cleaned worksite by safely removing hazardous materials and debris.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Gained experience and recognition to analyze and follow manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI05.2008
Skills
- Flexible Hours
- Effective Customer Communication
- Item/s Pricing and Estimating
- Remote Programming
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Information Updates
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Safety and Cleanliness Standards
- Professional Relationships
- Ability to Lift 40 Pounds
- Team Mentorship
- Regional Sales and Support
- Providing Feedback
- Collaborative Environments
- Accurate Estimates
- Daily Logs
- Microsoft Office Outlook
- Electronic Filing System
- Goal-Driven
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team.
Spirit Of Flowserve Award
Nominated for going back to my previous role to help a newer employee get through an issue and get order going again.
Certification
- ISO Certified Internal Auditor, Flowserve - 2018-2022
Timeline
Staff Sales Support Representative
Flowserve
09.2014 - 09.2022
Senior CNC Programmer
Flowserve
09.2008 - 09.2014
Senior CNC Machinist
Flowserve
03.1995 - 09.2008
Machine Tool Apprentice
Stryk
10.1992 - 03.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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