Steve Gotschall has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, including expertise in stereolithography, mold design and building, urethane casting, furniture touchup and repair, and woodworking. He has held roles such as Stereolithography Lab Manager, Model Builder, Mold Designer, Lead Clock Repair Technician, Woodworking Supervisor, and Fabricator. Gotschall has a strong track record of training employees, meeting production deadlines, and ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction.

1. STEVE GOTSCHALL
Holland, MI | (616) 566-5137 | sgotschall51@gmail.com
EXPERIENCED MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL
A motivated, quality-focused manufacturing professional with 25+ years of experience in product
development and manufacturing environments. Specialized in Stereolithography lab management,
operating SLA machines and software programs for prototypes, building silicone molds, and
casting parts. 12+ years of experience in intricate furniture touchup & repair with a strong track
record in customer satisfaction. Additional experience in building trade show exhibits & displays.
Core competencies include:
Furniture Touchup & Repair
Production Supervision
Sanding & Finishing
Training & Coaching
Quality Control
RTV Design & Molds Building
Stereolithography
Machine Maintenance
Exhibits & Displays
Carpentry Tools
Microsoft Word & Excel
Rapid Prototyping
Urethane Casting
Customer Service
Woodworking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EAGLE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY, INC. ZEELAND, MI
Stereolithography Lab Manager Nov. 2012–Present
Model Builder / Mold Designer Oct. 1996–Oct. 2012
 Managed over 4 3D 7000 SLA machines, handling maintenance, safety, and scheduling to meet
production and delivery requirements.
 Trained 9 employees on various manufacturing processes, including cleaning, curing, sanding,
finishing, and casting and monitored their quality of work.
 Used 3D Light Year, 3D Build Station, Materialize Magics Program, and SolidView Pro to
prepare 3D data and create build files for processing.
 Finished and prepared engineered models for custom molding operations.
 Effectively communicated with varying levels of personnel within the company.
HOWARD MILLER CLOCK COMPANY ZEELAND, MI
Lead Clock Repair Technician Nov. 1993–Oct. 1996
 Revamped and enhanced system processes, increasing throughput from 1 clock to 3 clocks.
 Coached and trained 8 other clock repair technicians using former woodworking expertise.
 Inspected, repaired, and replaced glass and hardware of Grandfather clocks and cabinets.
 Oversaw quality control of hand assembly for all high-end Grandfather clocks.
 Ensured completion of 8–10 clocks per day to meet deadlines for customers.
BENNO’S WOODWORKING KALAMAZOO, MI
Woodworking Supervisor Oct. 1986–Nov. 1993
 Trained and supervised over 3 employees and ensured quality completion to meet deadlines.
 Performed antique furniture restoration and repair and warranty work for customers.
 Communicated directly with customers, assessed their needs, and offered quotes & estimates.
 Applied custom finishing using lacquer-based paints and other types of finishes.
 Built custom furnishings using a variety of unique materials, including glazes and custom
coloring.

2. DESIGN CENTER SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Fabricator July 1985–Sept. 1986
 Built trade show exhibits and displays for various clients in diverse industries, including
Macintosh, Morton-Thoikol, and Browning.
 Prepared and assembled parts and handled installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
 Built large custom shipping crates within 2 days for company exhibits to ensure safe delivery.
AMHERST CABINET & MILL SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Supervisor of Specialty Department Oct. 1983–July 1985
 Built custom cabinets with custom molding per blueprints and other specialty kitchen items.
 Participated in regular meetings with management to problem solve and ensure continuous
improvement of processes.
EDUCATION
RICKS COLLEGE (BYU IDAHO) REXBURG, ID
General Education 1983
PLEASANT HILL HIGH SCHOOL PLEASANT HILL, CA
High School Diploma 1980