Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Ronald J Paden

Birdsboro,PA

Summary

To secure a position where my experience, proven work ethic, and acquired skills will enable me to quickly contribute to the success of a team and the company

Proven ability to manage people effectively while implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Shop Foreman

Schuf Fetterolf
01.2011 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations in the welding and machine shops
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Responsible for scheduling
  • Working with outside vendors for xray, heat treat, painters, and any other services needed
  • Review all drawings before release for production
  • Maintain process flow for production

R&D Technician

USCC
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Worked directly with engineers for development of new products for commercial and military applications

Production Manager

Laneko
01.1997 - 01.2008
  • Promoted to Production Manager in 1999 and was responsible for:
  • Scheduling production and personnel to meet customer requirements and achieve on time deliveries
  • Shared responsibility in maintaining a metal stampings and fabrication job shop
  • Helped develop an ISO 9001:2000 Quality System by participating in the writing, training, and implementation of procedures and work instructions
  • Chair of the Safety Committee responsible for implementing and enforcing company policies, while trying to develop ergonomic improvements

3M (previously Wendt Dunnington Company)
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Gained experience in grinding, machining, and inspecting parts to very close tolerances
  • Awarded the Certificate of Recognition for Statistical Process Control Commitment to Quality Training Program

Tool Maker

Jadko
01.1990 - 01.1995
  • Completed PA State Apprenticeship Program for Tool and Die Maker
  • Built and maintained progressive stamping dies
  • Proficiently operated machining equipment such as; milling machines, grinders, and lathes
  • Able to Tig and Mig Weld various types of metals
  • Ran production equipment when required, such as; brakes, punch presses, large stamping presses
  • Forklift Certified

Work Study Program

George A Hine Machine Shop
01.1987 - 01.1990
  • Operated lathes, milling machines, and other shop equipment on work study program for school and did full time employment during summers and after graduation

Education

Machine Shop

Northern Chester County Technical School

Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program

Western Montgomery County Technical School

Skills

  • Capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Able to meet deadlines under pressure
  • Team involvement in minimizing overall costs
  • Able to work unsupervised
  • Great blueprint reading skills
  • Workplace safety

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 25 staff members.
  • Helped the company implementing a new MRP system

Certification

  • Villanova – Six Sigma
  • State Papers for Tool & Die Maker
  • ANSI/ISO/ASQ QQ9001:2000 Quality Management System Management Training
  • ANSI/ISO/ASQ QQ9001:2000 Quality Management System Internal Auditor Training Program
  • “Train the Trainer” Forklift Driving
  • Statistical Process Control Commitment to Quality Training Program
  • Certified as a Sub-Contractor for work in clean room environment
  • Ergonomics at the Work Place
  • Welder Training and Testing Institute 40 Hour Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrate Testing Course
  • Level I Liquid Pen Test Certificate 2013
  • Lloyd’s Register Cert NDT for PED

Timeline

Machine Shop Foreman

Schuf Fetterolf
01.2011 - Current

R&D Technician

USCC
01.2008 - 01.2011

Production Manager

Laneko
01.1997 - 01.2008

3M (previously Wendt Dunnington Company)
01.1995 - 01.1997

Tool Maker

Jadko
01.1990 - 01.1995

Work Study Program

George A Hine Machine Shop
01.1987 - 01.1990

Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program

Western Montgomery County Technical School

Machine Shop

Northern Chester County Technical School
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