Arrow Sphere Corporation

Press Inspections ● Training ● Maintenance ● Engineering Services

OSHA Compliance Surveys ● System Integration ● Quick die change ● Steel Fabrications

CAD Drafting Services ● 3D Modeling ● Facilities layout and planning ● Process Simulations

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Curriculum Vitae

Theodore A. Cannell April 21, 2009

5481 Pratt

Lapeer, MI 48446

(810) 240-3071

 

Employment:

IHI Press Technology America, Inc. (ASC Contract)                                  Auburn Hills, Michigan

Project Manager, Russia Project                                                                2007 to 2008

Provided Capital Project Management for the procurement of a precision blanking line. 

Responsibilities included equipment specifications, engineering and project management for the

purchase of new/used equipment, repair, upgrades, shipping and installation in Moscow, Russia.

Tower Automotive, Novi Technical Headquarters                                       Novi, Michigan     

Stamping Engineer, Corporate Headquarters                                                   2006 to 2007   

Provided equipment specifications, engineering and project management for the purchase of new

equipment and equipment upgrades for multiple North America stamping facilities.  Managed

stamping equipment removal, repair and installation.

General Motors Corporation/NAO/MFD/HQ (ASC Contract)                          Pontiac, Michigan

Manufacturing Engineer, MFD Headquarters                                               1992 to 2006

Provided capital project management and system engineering for twenty (20), new and rebuilt,

tandem press lines for multiple North American GM plants. Provided facilities and equipment

layout, sound enclosure development and cell guarding design.

Enprotech Corporation, Mechatronics Division                                                 Troy, Michigan

Manager, Mechanical Systems Integration                                                    1991 to 1992

Managed system integration activities and IHI spare parts sales.

Enprotech Mechanical Services (Formerly Industrial Welding, Inc.)              Lansing, Michigan

Engineering Manager, Project, Plant and Facilities Engineer                          1967 to 1991

Provided engineering and management for the repair, rebuild and remanufacture of stamping

presses and ancillary equipment. Provided plant and facilities engineering services.   Managed

engineering, inspection, maintenance and electrical personnel.                                                                                                                              

 

Education:      

Western Michigan University                                                                 Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bachelor of Science                                                                                                      1987

 

Professional Development Courses and Seminars:

MIOSHA Power Press Safety

Power Press Safety Seminar

High Performance Layout Planning

Weldment Design Seminar

Hydraulic Press Seminar

Ultrasonic testing and measurement course-(Krautkramer Bronson)

 

Expertise:

Certification - Maintenance of hydraulic presses for metal forming.

Equipment failure analysis, failure prevention, repair and modernization.

Design and application of Quick Die Change equipment and transporters.

Designer of electro/pneumatic control systems for metal forming equipment.

Designer of cell guarding for Power Presses.

Designer using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs including Microsoft Project.

Certified Level I - Ultrasonic Non-Destructive-Testing (NDT).

Certified weldment designer.

Industry Safety Standards:

An extensive library of current and earlier Industrial Safety Standards is maintained.

 

11/27/2009

Arrow Sphere Corporation

Lapeer, MI 48446

Telephone 810-240-3071 E-mail ted@arrowsphere.com