Tracy Skarbek
Ottumwa
Summary
High-performing professional with extensive experience designing and improving manufacturing systems. Skilled in reviewing technical specifications, creating manufacturing instructions and developing tools. Strong analytical skills and committed to improving efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tooling Engineer
Clow Valve Co
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise Pattern Shop
- Design tooling for new molding and core machines using SolidWorks
- Troubleshoot scrap issues
Project Engineer II
Agri Industrial Plastics
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Managed and supported multiple product development projects
- Provided technical support to customers to ensure project success
- Worked with Sales Department to develop project costs and development timelines
- Organized and lead design and print reviews to establish project approval requirements
- Designed, purchased and constructed tools and fixtures on new and existing projects
- Lead sampling process and ensured customer requirements and delivery are met
Foundry Engineer
Fairfield Castings
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Implemented manufacturing improvements including gating, sand and scrap
- Worked with vendors and customers on engineering changes and develop tooling
- Supervised Pattern Shop and Tooling Design Engineer
Owner
Self Employed – HVAC
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems for homes and businesses
- Repair wiring and electronic components
- Clean, adjust, and calibrate systems
- Perform scheduled maintenance inspections
Tooling Design Engineer
Rochester Metal Products
01.1986 - 01.2016
- Worked with outside vendors to develop new tooling and do outside tooling repairs
- Used AutoCAD and SolidWorks to make in house documents and review designs
- Hunter Plant Superintendent
- Supervised all aspects of the daily foundry production & maintenance
- Responsible for 280 hourly employees and 12 salaried employees
- Chief Estimator / Pattern Engineer
- Designed tooling and defined processes for producing new castings
- Worked with Sales Department and customers to determine casting design/ cost
- Pattern Shop Supervisor
- Supervised all in-house work done to the foundry tooling
- Developed training procedures
- Supervised all Pattern Shop employees
Education
High School Graduate -
Rochester High School
Rochester, INIndustrial Technology - HVAC/R
IVY Tech Community College
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- SolidWorks modeling
- Remodeling background
- Plumbing repair expertise
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Military History
UH1 Helicopter Mechanic, Supply Clerk/Sergeant
E5, Honorable Discharge
Certification
- EPA Universal Certification
- HVAC/R R-410A Certification
Timeline
Tooling Engineer
Clow Valve Co
01.2023 - Current
Project Engineer II
Agri Industrial Plastics
01.2018 - 01.2023
Foundry Engineer
Fairfield Castings
01.2016 - 01.2018
Owner
Self Employed – HVAC
01.2008 - 01.2016
Tooling Design Engineer
Rochester Metal Products
01.1986 - 01.2016
Industrial Technology - HVAC/R
IVY Tech Community College
High School Graduate -
Rochester High School
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