Dennis Caraway

Experience

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  Cermak Industries

  May 1995 - Aug 2001

  CNC Machinist/ Shop Foreman

  Manage a full-service department of 12 staff members encompassing Shipping & Receiving, Production, Assembly, Pickers and Packers.Reduce costs and equipment functionality in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.Monitor production equipment operations, ensuring integrity of production, packaging and distribution operations while maintaining productivity levels.Interview, hire, train and dismiss personnel; performed evaluations and decided on salary increases and promotions.Create and maintain internal job tracking system.Insure traceability for every job in the shop and maintain documentation. Show less

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  Baker Hughes, a GE company

  Sept 2001 - Aug 2003

  Acted as team leader for production meetings.Created and maintained an extensive database of programs for streamline manufacturing.Assisted in implementing a quality assurance plan that allowed for on time delivery to the customer.Utilize measuring equipment such as Micrometers, Calipers, and CMM to insure the product was with in given tolerance.Set-up, Program and operate machine to produce a verified part per print Acted as team leader for production meetings.Created and maintained an extensive database of programs for streamline manufacturing.Assisted in implementing a quality assurance plan that allowed for on time delivery to the customer.Utilize measuring equipment such as Micrometers, Calipers, and CMM to insure the product was with in given tolerance.Set-up, Program and operate machine to produce a verified part per print.

  • CNC Programmer/Machinist

    Jan 2003 - Aug 2003

  • CNC Programmer/Machinist

    Sept 2001 - Dec 2002
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  HOERBIGER

  Aug 2003 - Sept 2004

  CNC Programmer/Production Manager Assistant

  Created and maintained an extensive database of programs for streamline manufacturing.Assisted in implementing a quality assurance plan that allowed for on time delivery to the customer.Utilize measuring equipment such as Micrometers, Calipers, and CMM to insure the product was with in given tolerance.Reduce costs and equipment functionality in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.Monitor production equipment operations, ensuring integrity of production, packaging and distribution operations while maintaining productivity levels.Set-up, Program and operate machine to produce a verified part per print. Show less

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  National Oilwell Varco

  Sept 2004 - Nov 2005

  CNC Programmer/Machinist

  Acted as team leader for production meetings.Created and maintained an extensive database of programs for streamline manufacturing.Assisted in implementing a quality assurance plan that allowed for on time delivery to the customer.Utilize measuring equipment such as Micrometers, Calipers, and CMM to insure the product was with in given tolerance.

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  Saxon Technologies Inc.

  Aug 2005 - Oct 2009

  General Manager

  Purchase items in accordance with established policies and procedures.Expedite materials for facilities at competitive rates that comply with customer order requirements. Develop supplier relationship management programs that focus on quality, productivity and innovation.Collect, analyze and monitor category specific information on spend, supplier performance, user adoption and compliance, standards and specifications, industry benchmarks. Procure engineered equipment and materials as established on authorized purchase requests for amounts within the approved value limit(s) specified by project management Identify and qualify potential bidders for purchasesObtain competitive pricing, analyze and evaluate bids, and make recommendations for purchases based on commercial factors resulting in optimum value for the clientDistribute bid packages, correspondence, and commitment documents, as necessaryPerform value engineering analyses to support ongoing performance improvement and cost reduction of goods and services in assigned categories.Perform value engineering analyses to support ongoing performance improvement and cost reduction of goods and services in assigned categories.Manage a full-service department of 24 staff members encompassing Shipping & Receiving, Production, Assembly, Pickers and Packers.Reduce costs and equipment functionality in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.Monitor production equipment operations, ensuring integrity of production, packaging and distribution operations while maintaining productivity levels.Interview, hire, train and dismiss personnel; performed evaluations and decided on salary increases and promotions.Research and negotiate Hotshot Logistics contracts based on costs and point-to-point destination. Show less

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  Ed's Precision Manufacturing

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

  Estimator/Inside Sales

  Streamlined quote process resulting in overhead reduction.Eliminated two week quote backlog shifting focus to real time orders.Reduced estimation turn around time by 80% allowing same day delivery.

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  TMK IPSCO

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2016

  Accessories Sales Supervisor

  • Works with sales, technical sales and purchasing to identify potential companies to promote sales.• Develops monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts for each facility and updates monthly.• Co-ordinates product pricing • Manage long term and strategic customer relationships• Proactively anticipate customer’s needs and resolve customer issues.• Maintain a high visual image in industry associations and maintain industry contacts with suppliers, contractors and transportation companies.• Develop and maintain a database of present industry accounts, potential new accounts, inquiry quotations, sales history and other relevant information.• Works with finance on invoicing, credit or other issues• Works closely with Supply Chain to ensure timely delivery of material for use in making products• Communicates with and organizes best practices for delivery of products to end user.• Coordinates with the Technical Department & Engineering team to identify new product opportunities Show less

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  OFS International LLC

  May 2015 - Mar 2016

  Sales Manager
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  Lincoln Manufacturing, Inc.

  Mar 2016 - Jul 2016

  Sales Representative
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  C&J Energy Services

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2019

  Buyer
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  Superior Threaded Products Inc.

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2019

  Sales Specialist
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  Sunbelt Stud Welding, Inc.

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2024

  Technical Sales and Service
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  Southern Stud Weld, Inc.

  Nov 2024 - now

  Technical Sales and Service / Outside Sales