1. SCHANE SCHUH
640 9th st., Alexandria, SD 57311 | C: 605-630-3364 | schane_schuh@hotmail.com
Summary
I have worked in the manufacturingfield for over twenty years.
I am very proficient in Solid Works and have converted Auto-cad files to Solid Works.
I have handled EPDM's, prepared billof materials as wellas writingout ECR/ECN
/ECO's.
I have extensive knowledge in the manufacturing process as wellas leadership skills.
Currently project manager on severalresearch and development.
I can troubleshoot and problem solve many production issue as theyrelate to
Engineering Department.
Contribute to the organization of team leadership and value added analysis of new
designs with a generalized input from supervisors.
Highlights
I came up with an idea that would Excel(20+ years)
reduce parts and labor on a booster and Word (20+ years)
worked with the Engineering AS400 (9 years).
Department to complete the change. Prepared layouts to determine
When it was completed it cut the parts dimensions and incorporate necessary
used in half and greatly reduced labor design features on product requiring
time. extensive modifications from standard.
I had also reevaluated manyjigs and Reviewed sales and production orders
fixtures and worked with the for correct interpretation and
Engineering department to make them feasibility.
easier to use which increased Reproduced prints and compiles print
productivity. packages for individualorders.
Solid Works (9 years)
AutoCAD (15 years)
EPDM (7 years)
Experience
Drafter Sep 2013to Current
SDIndustries - Mitchell,SD
Project Head on research and department.
Oversees robot welder division to assure products are meetingstandards set forth by
the consumer and that allproduct meets specs of drawings
Develops and manages drawings to assure accuracyand are updated.
Oversees pan division staffto assure products are meetingthe standards set forth by
the consumer.
Manages logistics team to assure all outbound and inbound product is being shipped in a
timely and appropriate manner that is cost beneficialand assures allinbound freight
matches the order status and is in working condition and undamaged.
Checks to assure proper maintenance of equipment.
Keeps allrecords on products and employees.
Reviews financialimpact of process.
Oversees the work ofskilled and unskilled helpers; attends or provides training as
required.
Oversees production staff to assure products are meeting standards.
Inspects products with the production leads to assure that allfit and functions, and
2. quality concerns of potentialfailures are detected and/or corrected as soon as
possible.
Maintains operations records by trackinginventory of allparts and completed items
and tracks said items in an inventory trackingsheet.
Check workto ensure accuracy,drawingformat and organization, dimension and
tolerance convention, and conformance with engineering standards.
Engineering Tech B Oct 2006 to Mar 2013
Trail King Industries Inc.- Mitchell,SD
Prepared layouts to determine dimensions and incorporate necessarydesign features
on product requiring extensive modifications from standard.
Details new drawings or modifies existing production drawings.
Prepared Bills of Material.
Calculated materialrequirements for trailers.
Reviewed sales and production orders for correct interpretation and feasibility.
Coordinated with Purchasing for specialmaterials.
Reproduced prints and compiles print packages for individualorders.
Writing of ECR/ECN/ECO as needed for current design projects.
Troubleshooting and problem solving ofproduction issues as theyrelate to the
Engineering Department.
Independently contributes to the organization in the form of team leadership and value
added analysis ofnew designs with generalguidance from supervisor.
Soldier Jan 1990 to Jan 2010
South Dakota Army National Guard - Mitchell,SD
Trained and tasked with the GeneralSupport maintenance levelof repair/rebuild of
heavy mobile equipment and vehicles.
Repair and overhaulmajor systems to include: dieselengines, transmissions,
transfers, differentials,and heavy-dutydrive line systems, front-end alignment,
electrical, brake,exhaust, hydraulic, and controls.
Experience in diagnosing the cause ofmechanicalfailures usingtest equipment such
as: engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure
gages.
Assigned as crew chiefto train and supervise subordinate mechanics in the Track
Vehicle Repair Platoon.
Federaland South Dakota Army NationalGuard:
Army Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Ribbon
NationalDefense Service Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve NationalGuard Ribbon
Army NCO ProfessionalDevelopment Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon
South Dakota Distinguished Service Award
South Dakota NationalGuard EmergencyOperations Ribbon
South Dakota NationalGuard Service Ribbon
South Dakota NationalGuard Desert Storm Ribbon
South Dakota NationalGuard 5-Year Perfect Attendance Ribbon
Administration NCO Mar 2005 to Sep 2006
Active Duty-CBHCO-UT - Mitchell,SD
I have assumed head position at this location while the unit is at annual training
overseas.
I take care of all administrative actions as far as pay, promotions,schools, MOSQ
3. training, and coordinatingallspecialevents and ceremonies for the troops while they
are here or away.
Squad leader Dec 2002 to Feb 2006
Active Duty-28 Security Force Squadron - Mitchell,SD
Trained and tasked with the 28 Security Forces Squadron mission
During this activation I was assigned as 665th Maintenance Company Unit Safety NCO.
Received a certificate for being RAP certified to train with the MWD's (military
working dog's).
Computer-Aided Drafter Aug 2000 to May 2002
Montana Dakota Utilities - Rapid City, SD
Updated alllinen maps for the Black Hills Region and entered them on AutoCAD 14.
Kept those currently on AutoCAD 14 updated whenever new service lines or main lines
were installed.
Conducted alltraining of new employees in the Computer Aided Drafting department.
Worked with AutoCAD 2000i after upgrading from AutoCAD Version 14.
Assistant Supervisor Jan 1996 to Jul 2000
Trail King Industries Inc. - Mitchell,SD
Maintained a proper work schedule between various trailer assembly line stalls to
ensure the assemblies were done in the proper sequence, which ensured an
uninterrupted production line process.
Inspected welds, structuralappearance,and proper assembly ofthe trailers.
Responsible for anticipating and resolving anyassembly problems, prior to
construction. Supervised and trained the employees assigned to my shop.
Kept employees motivated by recognizing exceptionalwork, ideas, production
improvement, and safety suggestions by expressinggratitude through verbalpraise,
counseling, and rewards.
Scheduled time off in accordance with the fluctuatingworkload demands of the
assembly line.
Safety Committee Member Sep 1994to Jul2000
Trail King Industries Inc. - Mitchell,SD
Scheduled meetings to stress safetyin the shop and pass on anynew safety policies to
the employees.
Maintained a record of safetyideas and suggestions offered by employees.
Electrical Systems Assembler,Air Systems Assembler Jan 1994 to Jan 1996
Trail King Industries Inc. - Mitchell,SD
Installed the electricalwiring, fuses,and switches in accordance to the schematics.
Worked with the hydraulicsystems assembler to ensure proper electric over hydraulic
serviceability.
Installed allthe air pressure lines, fittings,splitter boxes, safetyvalves,and other
related parts, in accordance to the air system schematics.
Tested the air system forleakage and proper function when completed.
Hydraulic Systems Assembler Jan 1993 to Jan 1996
Trail King Industries Inc. - Mitchell,SD
Installed allthe hydrauliclines,junction boxes,and controlvalves in accordance to the
schematics.
Worked with the electricalsystems assembler to ensure proper electric over hydraulic
serviceability.
Assembly Line Welder Sep 1993to Sep 1994
Trail King Industries Inc. - Mitchell,SD
Welded trailers and sub-assemblies as specified by the blueprints or cut-sheets for that
4. specifictrailer.
floor jacks, and forklifts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science, Computer-Aided Drafting (Mechanical)
Western Dakota TechnicalInstitute - Rapid City, SD,USA
4.0 GPA, Top of the Class
High School Diploma, General Education
MitchellSr. High School- Mitchell,SD,USA
Certificate, Specialized Education
Military Training- Mitchell,SD, USA
PLDC-RC (Platoon Leadership Development Course)
WheelVehicle Repairer 63 B 00
AIT - Track Vehicle Repairer 63 H 00
Basic Training - Track Vehicle Repairer 63 H 00
TotalArmy Instructor Coarse
Combat Lifesaver
2002
1991
Worked with saws, shears, brakes, beam welders, and standard welders. Trained to
use and operated jigs,fixtures, computerized alignment equipment,overhead cranes,