JOSEPH P.

JAKEL
PO Box 227 * Reeseville, WI 53579
(920) 296-2268 * jj6ccac0@westpost.net
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CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Secure employment with career advancement potential where I can apply my skills
to help reach company goals.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
* 25 years experience working with all types of welding (MIG, TIG, Plasma, and
Robotic)
* Experience welding various materials (aluminum, stainless, cro-moly, titanium
, brass, copper, and mild steel)
* 12 years management experience
* Proficient in the operation of fabrication equipment
* Involvement in research and development of new products

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Brenner Tank, Fond du Lac, WI (June 2007 - Current)
Job Title - Lead man plant 2 (June 2007 - Jan 2009)
Job Title - Welder (June 2009 - Current)
* Perform quality checks
* Leas on between engineering and employees
* Organize and delegate assignments
* Supply parts
* Weld stainless and aluminum MIG & TIG

Bou-Matic, Madison, WI (Jan 2006 - Feb 2007)

Job Title - Production Supervisor
* Supervise the fabrication, welding, machining finishing and shipping & packag
ing areas
* Interview and hire/terminate employees
* Assign work orders
* Asses capacities and schedules
* Assisted with cross training and lead time reduction
* Involved in prototyping and fixtures

Anamix, Juneau, WI (Sept 2001 - Aug 2005)

Job Title - Maintenance & Production
* Supervise, train and monthly evaluation of employees
* Interview and hire/terminate employees
* Supply/purchase equipment
* Shipping and receiving
* Inventory of raw and finished goods
* Forklift operation
JOSEPH P. JAKEL
PO Box 227 * Reeseville, WI 53579
(920) 296-2268 * jj6ccac0@westpost.net
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WORK EXPERIENCE CONT:
Lyco Manufacturing, Columbus, WI (Jun 1999 - Sept 2001)
Job Title - Welder
* Weld stainless and aluminum products MIG & TIG
* Robotic welding
* Operate CNC press break

Trek Bicycle Corporation, Waterloo, WI (May 1991 - June 1999)

Job Title - Supervisor
* Supervise train and evaluate welding, finishing, prep, heat treating and mach
ining employees
* Development of new equipment and fixtures
* Involvement in testing and development of prototypes and tooling
* Team experience in the development of efficiency tracking systems
* Delegation of percentage based wage increases of employees
* Acting plant superintendent in absence of manager
* Development of incentive and cross-training programs
* Creation of flowcharts and timelines of new products

EDUCATION:
College completed courses include:
* Front Line Leadership (through Zenger Miller)
* Repair Welding and Metallurgy (MATC - Madison)
Seminars/Training Classes Attended:
* QRM (Quick Response Manufacturing)
* JIT (Just In Time Manufacturing)
* Kanban (Stocking and restoring)
* Risk Management
* Medical training for blood-borne pathogens and medical conditions
* Environmental training for chemical spills and containment
* Lean Manufacturing Training & Experience
REFERENCES:
Available upon request