Continuous Improvement (Lean & Green Manufacturing)

2016

  • Built a Training Center for casting Excellence (Dedicated to Art Abbey)
  • Procured a Wax 3D Printer to offer Rapid Prototyping
  • Shell Room De-humidification Implemented

2015

  • Added 3 New 5 Axis CNC machines
  • Built out 1000sq ft new Manual Machining Facility
  • Streamlined Wax Injection Operations to reduce lead times
  • Held a Quality Clinic introduction class with UTC (Implemented)
  • Modified product scrap area (Poka Yoke)

2014

  • Cast Floor LEAN event (6 mo's long) Improve Quality
  • 1 New 5 Axis CNC
  • 2 New 600 lb Aluminum Melters

2013

  • Machining Center Reorganization
  • New FEELER CNC 4 Axis
  • Aluminum Heat Treating

2012

  • 1000 sq ft Secure Tooling and Document Storage
  • 6000 sq ft Machine Shop
  • 2- 60hp 125 psi 250cfm Air Compressors
  • LEAN Work Flow of Shell Room
  • LEAN Work Flow for Knock-out
  • Recirculation and Oxidization for Water Blast Water

2011

  • Boeing Supplier “Silver Performance Award” Working for Gold…
  • Marketing and Website Strategies
  • Move toward electronic record keeping
  • Completion of Materials Testing Certification
  • Wax Injection; Improved Filter Fabrication

2010

  • BeCu Containment Cell
  • Goodrich AG and AATC LWW Tool Movement
  • The Boeing Company GEMBA walk
  • 1000 days ZERO Lost Time Accident Luncheon
  • Goodrich AG and AATC one piece Airplane factory with all supervisors
  • Sundyne(UTC) Supplier Gold Lean Assessment
  • Financial and Manufacturing Connections Information Technology

2009

  • Standard Work in Process (SWIP) Introduction and training
  • NDT Lean Event
  • Machine Shop mini lean event
  • Materials Testing 2009-Current

2008

  • Goodrich AG and AATC Sales Orders receipt to release

2007

  • Goodrich AG and AATC ANDON LIGHTS training and investigations
  • Goodrich AG and AATC straightening 5S
  • AATC relocation Event
  • Sundyne (UTC) Supplier Gold Philosophy and Vision

2006

  • AATC Records requirements, retention, and Flow
  • AATC outside process flow and responsibilities
  • AATC cross training and trouble tickets
  • Goodrich AG and AATC straightening 5S

2005

  • FACC AG and AATC Kit flow product movement and packaging
  • AATC visual Inspection 5S and Flow parameters
  • AATC maintenance and outside grounds 5S
  • AATC Quality Assurance Administration 5S

2001

  • The Boeing Company and AATC value stream