John Winchell

Experience

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  Brian Anderson Construction, LLC

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2011

  Carpenter

  Performed carpentry and metal work Built garages, decks, sheds, roofs, and remodeled houses, everything short of building a houseAcquired valuable information on how to run a successful business in a receding economy

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  University of Iowa

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

  ITC Lab Supervisor

  Respond to customers’ requests related to using computer technologyAssist customers with usage questions related to word processing, email, the internet, and other software available Support function for troubleshooting the equipment and software

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  Main Healthcare Pharmacy

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Industrial Engineering Student

  • Performed time studies and workflow analysis to determine the impact of recent changes in federal regulations on staffing and work space needs• Evaluated the current manual packaging methods being employed and contrasted them to automated technology that will be available• Created a cost/benefit analysis between the current methods at alternatives.• Developed and assessed plans for managing the increased logistical (storage/delivery) requirements brought on by the change in regulations Show less

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  Mid-States Technical

  Feb 2012 - Aug 2015

  Motor Grader AssemblyI represented the manufacturing engineering team on 3rd shift to meet our safety, quality, and order fulfillment goals.I assisted with the implementation of engineering changes including trials, process documentation, and communicationI supported the shop floor in developing and implementing CI projects as part of the CI teamI helped investigate and implement methods, process, and tooling changes for assembly quality issuesI developed, provided, and maintained assembly, tooling, and fixturing solutions• I was an integral part of the OFP team that broke the product delivery record for consecutive days and units.Large Sprayer Assembly• I supported the main assembly line as part of the OFP manufacturing engineering team.• I worked with the natural work group, maintenance, operations, quality, and design to complete CI projects as part of the CI team.• I implemented design and process changes to improve product quality and performance as part of the change management process. Show less Sprayer Assembly• I worked with my supervisor to develop and document assembly processes for a future sprayer product using engineering drawings and Pro-E/ Team Center 3D models (in reference with the current assembly process).• The majority of my time was spent developing Standard Operating Sequence (SOS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for current and future tasks using Assembly Planner.• I helped develop time standards and used NVAA analysis to optimize and balance line locations.• I worked with suppliers and the tool room to procure/develop assembly fixtures and lifting devices.• I defined requirements, implemented, and troubleshot software (Assembly Planner) that was new to the plant. I also assisted in the training of other engineers. Show less

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2015

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
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  John Deere

  Aug 2015 - now

  OFP Assembly ME