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Dennis Kuhar

Fairview

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembler

Airborn
Lake City, PA
03.2023 - Current
  • Assemble electronic components following specifications and quality standards.
  • Operate Rofin laser for marking on parts
  • Quality checks and rework as needed to ensure customer standards are met
  • Collaborate with team members to streamline production processes.
  • Increase production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
  • Enhance workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
  • Assemble components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.

Assembler

Jarecki Valves
Fairview, PA
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assist assembling ball valves
  • Pull parts for jobs from inventory
  • Clean, prep, paint
  • Disassemble repair jobs

Gasket Operator

Thomas Erie
Girard, PA
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Run gasket machines
  • Quality and specs

Plant Man

Lehigh Valley Dairy
Schuylkill Haven, PA
08.2013 - 05.2018

Worked in all areas of the plant including, loading trucks from the cooler, bottling, cleaning and sanitizing, and shipping

Operated all bottling lines e.g gallon,half gal, quart

Disassemble machines, clean and sanitized equipement following all health and safety guidelines and standards

Reassemble machines and ready for production

Completed all required bottling of product daily with daily average 60-80,000 gallons efficiently to meet goals for production and delivery while maintaining quality and food safety standards

Chief Furnace Operator

Sapa Industrial extrusions
Cressona, PA
03.2008 - 07.2013
  • Chief Operator ran 4 man crew, in charge of two 100k lb furnaces remelting and alloying aluminum to make new metal/different alloys.
  • Planned scrap usage for cost effectiveness while maintaining proper element levels.
  • Alloyed/re alloyed metal to meet specifications and maintain proper percentages
  • Conducted thorough end-of-shift handovers, communicating pertinent information to incoming operators for seamless transitions between shifts.
  • Improved product quality through close attention to detail and adherence to established procedures and standards.
  • Operated and monitored furnace systems to ensure optimal heating and production efficiency.
  • Implemented quality control measures, ensuring product specifications met industry standards.
  • Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures to promote a safe work environment.

Education

Associate's degree - Business Administration

Mercyhurst University-North East Campus
06-2001

Skills

  • Assembly and production
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Quality control
  • Raw materials handling
  • Forklift/mobile equipment
  • Workplace safety
  • Equipment operation
  • Materials management

Timeline

Assembler

Airborn
03.2023 - Current

Assembler

Jarecki Valves
04.2022 - 02.2023

Gasket Operator

Thomas Erie
07.2021 - 04.2022

Plant Man

Lehigh Valley Dairy
08.2013 - 05.2018

Chief Furnace Operator

Sapa Industrial extrusions
03.2008 - 07.2013

Associate's degree - Business Administration

Mercyhurst University-North East Campus
Dennis Kuhar