Frank Pavlick

Experience

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  C.R. Bearings

  Nov 1992 - Jun 1995

  Machine Set up/ Operator

  Change over, set up, and operation of proprietary, S.K.F. rotating molding machinery. Install and adjust job specific tooling using hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, proximity sensors. Set vulcanizing temperature and machine rotation timing to achieve First Piece Verification Quality on all 70 molds.Adjustments for all production machinery and secondary processing equipment. Liaison with engineering to troubleshoot quality production using machine parameters.Maintain molds for current production. Set up to within 0.02 millimeters. Prepare molds for subsequent change over. Ultrasonic cleaning. Maintain quality production within a TQC environment as shift Tooling and Set up Person and Assistant Shift Supervisor. Plant Safety Team, Plant Development Team. Show less

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  Genesis Bicycles

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Service Manager
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  Weldship Corporation

  May 1998 - Nov 2004

  Welder

  WelderStructural fabrication/welding of tube trailer frame, sub assemblies, skids, and ISO containers to AWS guidelines. Certifications through AWS and ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) for Overseas Containers (ISO Standards). Trailer repairs on fleet vehicles.Trailer construction lead person. Direct and train helper(s) to fabricate to customer and shop standards.Set up trailer suspension, air, and electrical systems. Construct manifold cabinets, fifth wheel assemblies, and production fixtures. Saw cut off, shear, punch, radial drill, and other secondary operations.ASME Certified in TIG, silver (hard) solder, and Orbital welding of manifold piping and tubing. Install Ultra High Purity specialty gas transfer systems on trailers. Pipe/ tube fitting. Leak testing.Rigging, overhead crane operation, forklift driver. Loading and unloading of trailers.Plant Safety Team member. Plant inspections with management to ensure OSHA compliance. Show less

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  CAT-Coalition for Appropriate Transportation

  Nov 2004 - Jan 2011

  Organize flow of repair work. Maintain parts inventory from wholesale distributors. Recondition bicycle donations to as new status. Direct and train volunteer/staff mechanics to perform work to bicycle industry best practices standards.Bethlehem Bicycle Cooperative Shop Manager. Ensure member participants achieve desired outcome. League of American Bicyclists certified instructor #1417.

  • Bicycle Technician

    Jan 1991 - Jan 2011

  • Head Instructor

    Nov 2004 - May 2007
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  Coalition for Appropriate Transportation

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2011

  Mechanical Instructor
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  SmitHahn

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2011

  Welder/Fitter/Millwright
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  Gateway Industrial Services

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

  Welder/Fitter

  Currently employed full time as a welder/fitter at gateway Industrial Services, 805 Harrison Street, Allentown, PA. 18103.Perform layout & construct fixtures to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals using TIG, MIG, and FCAW processes to build structural assemblies.

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  Weldship Group

  Aug 2011 - now

  Manifold Technician(TIG Welder)

  I fabricate and repair high pressure gas systems/manifolds, primarily stainless steel, brass, & copper tube and pipe, using TIG welding and silver solder. Testing methods vary from bubble emission to helium mass spectrometry.