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Richard Scott

Torrington

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Howmet Aerospace, excelling in continuous improvement and process enhancement. Proven leader in quality assurance and team development, effectively communicating across departments. Skilled in implementing Kaizen strategies and ensuring compliance with ISO standards, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Layout/Toolroom/Crib Leader

Howmet Aerospace
02.2022 - Current

Assure Gages and Fixtures are ready for Production use. Meeting all Customer specs. Lead the departments providing the guidance and communication skills between all other Departments. Quality and Process Engineering, Production Control, Shop floor. Work with Outside Vendors providing Recertification of our gages onsite and offsite. Participate in Quality Audits ISO and NADCAP for example.


Calibration Technician

Howmet Aerospace
08.2007 - 02.2022

Assure Measure and Test equipment Gages are ready for Production use. Meeting all Customer specs. Work with Outside Vendors providing Recertification of our gages onsite and offsite. Participate in Quality Audits ISO and NADCAP for example

Senior Machinist

Howmet Aerospace
02.2005 - 08.2007

Setup and Run Machines meeting Customer quality tolerances and Daily output requirements. Train new Machine operators. Operate safely using Lockout tagout, crane lift and help chain.

Production Controller

Howmet Aerospace
02.2003 - 02.2005

Schedule Production in Cells to meet Customer demands. Work closely with Shop floor and Outside suppliers on turn times and due dates. Order castings and create PO's. Help Coordinate physical inventory.

Continuous Improvement Technician

Howmet Aerospace
01.2001 - 02.2003

Implement Continuous Improvement strategies through Kaizen events. Alcoa Business System (ABS), Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE). Identify Issues, Develop Solutions, Implement, Evaluate, Standardize. Helped develop Cellular manufacturing with Cell Boards.

Machinist/Senior Machinist

Howmet Aerospace
05.1997 - 01.2001

Setup and Run Machines meeting Customer quality tolerances and Daily output requirements. Train new Machine operators. Operate safely using Lockout tagout, crane lift and help chain.

Education

Torrington High School
Torrington, CT

No Degree - Liberal Arts

University of Connecticut
Groton, CT

Skills

  • Continuous improvements
  • Process improvement
  • Team building
  • Coaching
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Layout/Toolroom/Crib Leader

Howmet Aerospace
02.2022 - Current

Calibration Technician

Howmet Aerospace
08.2007 - 02.2022

Senior Machinist

Howmet Aerospace
02.2005 - 08.2007

Production Controller

Howmet Aerospace
02.2003 - 02.2005

Continuous Improvement Technician

Howmet Aerospace
01.2001 - 02.2003

Machinist/Senior Machinist

Howmet Aerospace
05.1997 - 01.2001

Torrington High School

No Degree - Liberal Arts

University of Connecticut
Richard Scott