Hristofor — Welding Specialist/Supervisor

tooling and fixture design for part fit-up

GMAW/GTAW manual and robotic welding with Miller, Lincoln, Fronius Laser Seam Tracking, Touch Sense, Weave & Multi-pass Welding, ComArc

ABB (IRC5), Fanuc, Motoman (XRC, NX100, DX100), Panasonic

(Mississauga, ON) Review RFQs, drawings and standards to determine weld procedures (PQR, WPS) and test plans (Macro Etch) with applicable codes (AWS Steel D1.1, Aluminum D1.2, Sheet Steel D1.3, Stainless Steel D1.6, and customer specific) and determine best welding process for manual and robotic applications. ● Lead design and purchase of weld quality lab equipment, implementing and training lab personnel in standard work practices that meet or exceed customer specifications ● Setup all weld processes (robotic and manual) for heavy truck fuel tank line including equipment configuration as well as weld and maintenance procedures confirming all setup conforms to customer specifications

(Concord, ON) Develop welding techniques, procedures (PQR's & WPS's) and application of welding equipment to problem involving manufacturing of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metal alloys and engineering principles based on CWB/AWS codes. ● Program robot weld paths and settings, troubleshoot quality issues and perform maintenance of robots and weld equipment ● Lead, mentored and trained 15 welders in areas of Quality, Safety and Production to increase efficiency and reduce production times and costs, ensuring customer specifications are met at all times.

(Mississauga, ON) Assumed leadership role for robotic weld/automation issues that occur during shift, implementing plans to correct issues and follow up on robotic programming items from other shifts while providing training and guidance to a 15+ person team of welding and maintenance staff. Worked with Quality and Engineering management to provide programming and weld setup as well as long term support, process development and maintenance of new weld jobs. ● Setup and troubleshoot robotic weld programs from start to finish using knowledge of metallurgy, weld dynamics and mechanical part fit-up for tooling, managed 5 Motoman robotic arc welding cells from start to finish, programming weld paths and setup data using ComArc and Touch Sense options ● Analyzed manufacturing processes and designed/developed process adjustments to reduce cost and manpower by 10%

Magna International (P&F Tool & Die, Cosma Division), ( Vaughan, ON) Welding Specialist/Supervisor Responsible for supervising and setup of resistance and projection robotic welding operations to ensure and increase company profitability and improve employee working conditions by providing manufacturing departments with well-maintained equipment, while ensuring quality and ability to meet production requirements. Direct and coordinate 30+ personnel team in performing maintenance activities, inspections to ensure compliance with established welding procedures, safety regulations Conducted experiments and tests/evaluations of weld data to assist engineering and management teams in development and application of improved welding equipment, processes, techniques, procedures and practices to determine areas for improvement regarding setup, cycle times, weld quality, inventory and ordering Nov 2010 - Dec 2012 Matcor Manufacturing, ( Mississauga, ON) Welding Specialist/Supervisor Assumed leadership role for robotic weld/automation issues that occur during shift, implementing plans to correct issues and follow up on robotic programming items from other shifts while providing training and guidance to a 15+ person team of welding and maintenance staff. Worked with Quality and Engineering management to provide programming and weld setup as well as long term support, process development and maintenance of new weld jobs. Setup and troubleshoot robotic weld programs from start to finish using knowledge of metallurgy, weld dynamics and mechanical part fit-up for tooling, managed 5 Motoman robotic arc welding cells from start to finish, programming weld paths and setup data using ComArc and Touch Sense options Analyzed manufacturing processes and designed/developed process adjustments to reduce cost and manpower by 10% Jun 2008 - Sep 2010 Mancor Canada, ( Oakville, ON) Robotic Weld Specialist Review product designs and engineering drawings to determine fixturing, parameter setup, and robot path program to safely execute correct welds, maximizing quality and throughput. Perform all robotic programming activities such as equipment layout and design, weld schedule setup, TCP and user frame development, robot configurations (external axis, servo tracks, coordinated motion) for a variety of stand-alone and multi-robot weld cells to completion. Conducted tests and analysis of machines, components and materials to determine their performance and strength response to stress and other characteristics focused on profit improvement and ability to gain new opportunities

(Oakville, ON) Review product designs and engineering drawings to determine fixturing, parameter setup, and robot path program to safely execute correct welds, maximizing quality and throughput. Perform all robotic programming activities such as equipment layout and design, weld schedule setup, TCP and user frame development, robot configurations (external axis, servo tracks, coordinated motion) for a variety of stand-alone and multi-robot weld cells to completion. ● Conducted tests and analysis of machines, components and materials to determine their performance and strength response to stress and other characteristics focused on profit improvement and ability to gain new opportunities ● Work with production and engineering departments to assist with fixture modifications, development and maintenance as well as to determine tolerances, training and procedures required. ● Developed and implemented welding inspection procedures, establishing techniques for proper examination of welds under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to applicable specifications

(Mississauga, ON) Support production welding and assembly operations supplying Daimler-Chrysler BAP with complete exhaust systems ensuring weld quality meets customer and national code specifications. Managed team of 50+ people, directing maintenance and production activities, and assisting management teams in developing proposals for cost and material estimates, work plans, scheduling and technical guidance. Expert track record in robotic programming leadership as well as ability to implement standard practices as well as provide detailed reports regarding setup and performance issues. ● Determine root cause of weld quality defects and implemented error-proofing which led to increased production and reduced downtime by improving line performance, repairing jigs and implementing preventive maintenance procedures ● Setup and programming of 17 automated weld cells including GMAW Tandem welding Motoman for Chrysler 300C, Charger, Magnum, GMC Suzuki XL-7

(Varna, Bulgaria) Responsible for guiding a team of inspectors, supervisors, foreman, skilled welders & fabricators regarding proper selection of electrodes, consumables, usage techniques of techniques, welding procedures, preparations of welding joints and determining best engineering practices and best workmanship standards for cargo ships, cranes, and other dockyard items. Review of customer specifications, drawings and prepared of WPS, qualifying PQR in accordance with code requirements, customer specifications and documenting all criteria and obtaining customer approval. ● Implemented documentation for WPS, PQR, WPQ, weld maps, heat treatment, QAP, part fit-up, weld visual, inspection check lists, final documentation procedures as per codes, standards and customer specifications ● Trained all levels of associates (production/management) in techniques for welding metallurgy of carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, non-magnetic steels, aluminum alloys, copper and copper alloys, and titanium and titanium alloys

Milton, ON

Bulgaria

Kiev, Ukraine

St. Petersburg, Russia