Bill Godwin

Controlling the flow, assembly and testing of all Electratherm equipment for all of North America and Europe. Using methods such as GEMBA and PIP to streamline production to a more lean manufacturing standard and lowering lead times. Improving upon manufacturing methods and improving documentation and record keeping.

• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
• Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
• Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
• Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
• Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
• Reduced lead times from six to eight weeks to three to six.

• Performed Factory Acceptance testing of machines.
• Developed new equipment to integrate with Electratherm machinery.
• Communicated and planned commissioning of equipment with customers.
• Field service work.
• Designed new methods of testing for production.
• Building documentation and procedures.
• Ensured a high level of Quality to customer specifications.

• Assembled Automotive, Medical, Solar, and Battery end of the line testing equipment.
• Completed a three-and-a-half-year apprenticeship.
• Completed builds to deadlines and to customer specifications.
• Preformed Service Field work and machine commissioning.
• Machine Specialist to TeamTeachnik Equipment.
• Organized commissioning trips with customers and completed equipment installation or service maintenance time or early.

• Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
• Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
• Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
• Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
• Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
• Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.