Resume
Education:
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Currently attending Central Washington University (CWU):
Pursuing Mechanical Engineering Technology B.S. and will graduate 6/9/2018.
Capstone senior project can be viewed at www.wittigj.wixsite.com/shearenergy.
Completed SolidWorks (CSWA) Mechanical Design Certification.
Maintaining 3.46+ Cumulative GPA.
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Graduated from Wenatchee Valley college (WVC): 6/10/2016
Obtained an Associates of Arts and Sciences (AAS-DTA) degree.
Completed the requirements for an AutoCAD Drafting Certificate with 3DsMax imaging.
Work Experience:
Bakes Furnace Operator/Crane Operator , Alcoa
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17 years of process experience in the manufacture of anodes for the use in aluminum production.
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Studied OSHA/WISHA safety guidelines for the implementation of interlock devices, machine guarding and pinch-points, as the Ergonomic/Safety representative for the Wenatchee Aluminum Trades Council (WATC) and the Steelworkers union.
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Obtained certificate of training for operation of 20 Ton overhead AC and DC process cranes. I did not have a single safety violation in 17 years.
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Operated; Environmental reactive exhaust scrubbers, Auto fire furnace controls, PLC System controls for vacuum crane, Anode cleaning machines, transfer belts and hot rolls, dense phase material pumps and lines, Have a forklift certification and operated tractors.
1999 - 2016
Infantry Sergeant, United States Marine Corps
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Awarded “Meritorious Mast, Letter of Appreciation” for leadership, judgement and initiative during a security event while on post, guarding ammunition.
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Awarded “Meritorious Mast, Certificate of Commendation” for Mechanical ability in dire situation while deployed to Tunisia Africa.
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Was granted a promotion and reported directly to the Commanding officer as the Nontraditional assignment (NTA) Motor Pool Representative.
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As the Motorpool representative for Weapons Co. 2/8: I assured the maintenance and combat readiness of 12 Fast Attack vehicles, 34 HMMWV’s and 4 Five-ton trucks.
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Earned the unheard-of rank, E-5 Sergeant within the four-year enlistment.
1995 - 1999
1988 - 1994
Farm / Ranch Laborer, Wittig Farm Partnership.
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Observed and diagnosed a wide variety of farm related maintenance issues.
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Researched and ordered parts for equipment failures.
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Used a full range of hand tools including some for specialty applications.
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Welded with MIG (Smaw, Gmaw), Arc (Stick,) and HeliArc.
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Repaired; Water, Pneumatic and Hydraulic lines and pumps.
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Replaced Bearings, Pulleys, Gears and Sprockets for maintenance.
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Diagnosed electrical systems from 9v DC to 440 AC Pumps.
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Used drill presses, hydraulic press, engine lathe, wood lathe.
Skills:
Drafting Certificate
Imaging 3Ds Max
Advanced Machining and CAD/CAM
Additional Qualifications:
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Overhead industrial process crane operator certified (TTG-21301R.)
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Forklift operators certification.
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Executive Writing and Speaking
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Lean and Toyota Business model familiar
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Volunteered as ergonomic safety rep. serving the United Steel Workers (USW) union, for three years.
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As a departmental safety rep., researched OSHA/WISHA for regulations to promote worker safety.
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Trained in confined space entry and machine guarding.
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First aid / CPR (+child) cardholder.
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Washington State Department of early Learning(DEL) MERIT / STARS childcare training.