Todd Biron
Commerce,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with 30 years of experience in skilled trades and military service. Proven expertise in attention to detail, adherence to standards and effective teamwork. Promoted to Team Leader within UAW, showcasing leadership and commitment to team objectives. Management experience emphasizes prioritizing company goals and cultivating strong team relationships.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Coordinator
General Motors Company
Warren, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Enroll and document apprentices with Department of Labor to maintain compliance and record accuracy
- Track on-the-job training hours to ensure accurate reporting and support apprenticeship progress
- Enroll apprentices in college courses required to fulfill their program
- Ensure that the rate of pay and all allowances are paid out correctly and on time
- Monitor the progress and make sure each apprentice has access to all available resources to improve their chance of success
Metal Model Maker Team Leader
General Motors Company
Warren, MI
02.2017 - 08.2023
- Construct precision models for automotive prototypes using advanced tools and materials
- Collaborate with design teams to refine specifications and enhance model accuracy
- Provide technical advice on building techniques to designers and engineers
- Coordinate workflow among departments to optimize efficiency and resource allocation.
- Mentor new team members on best practices and operational procedures
Model Shop Supervisor
General Motors Company
Warren, MI
05.2000 - 04.2003
- Communicate technical information from engineers to team members to ensure project alignment.
- Assign work to team members, track due dates, ship finished products to customers
- Prioritize throughput and quality by implementing effective processes
- Manage teams day to day tasks, attendance, vacation approvals, and weekly pay
- Serve as a liaison between employees and the union for training, shop rules, and penalty interviews.
F-16/A-10 Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
Sumter, South Carolina
04.1992 - 01.2001
- Conduct avionic system inspections and troubleshooting on military aircraft to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintain and repair electronic components and systems for optimal performance
- Document maintenance actions and compliance with military standards
- Completed leadership courses to enhance management skills and teamwork capabilities.
Metal Model Maker
General Motors Company
Pontiac, Michigan
11.1995 - 05.2000
- Create detailed scale models for vehicle design and engineering team
- Utilize advanced modeling tools to produce high quality physical representations
- Program and run NC machines
- Operated waterjet to cut precise tooling for production
- Manufacture a wide range of metal parts for vehicles and tools
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Technology
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI12-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSome College (No Degree) - Business Management
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- Compliance documentation
- Quality assurance
- Technical advising
- Workflow coordination
- Multitasking skills
- Advanced tool usage
- Prototype development
- CNC operation
- Laser cutting
Timeline
Apprentice Coordinator
General Motors Company
08.2023 - Current
Metal Model Maker Team Leader
General Motors Company
02.2017 - 08.2023
Model Shop Supervisor
General Motors Company
05.2000 - 04.2003
Metal Model Maker
General Motors Company
11.1995 - 05.2000
F-16/A-10 Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
04.1992 - 01.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Technology
Macomb Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of South Carolina
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Eastern Michigan University