Employment
1989 - 2007
The Lincoln Electric Company, Department of Consumable Research & Development
Cleveland OhioTechnical Director For Stainless & High Alloy Product Development
Developed new consumables and educational programs for welding stainless steels and for hardfacing. Advised customers and others with welding filler metal selection and welding procedure development.
1984 - 1989
Teledyne McKay (presently part of Illinois Tool Works), Research Department
York PennsylvaniaDirector Of Research
Developed welding consumables for carbon steels, low alloy steels and stainless steels (primarily flux cored wires.) Presented alloy training courses and advised customers concerning welding filler metal selection and welding procedure development. Oversaw Quality Assurance Department.
1974 - 1984
Teledyne McKay (presently part of Illinois Tool Works), Research Department
York PennsylvaniaResearch Engineer
Developed welding consumables for carbon steels, low alloy steels and stainless steels (primarily flux cored wires.) Presented alloy training courses and advised customers concerning welding filler metal selection and welding procedure development.
1970 - 1974
Battelle Memorial Institute, Materials Joining Technology Division
Columbus OhioResearch Engineer
Conducted welding research projects and pipeline failure analysis. Authored two-year study of carbon steel submerged arc weld hardness and cracking in wet sulfide service; bulletin is still referenced (see Publications, WRC Bulletin 184, 1973.) Held Department Of Defense "Secret" clearance and Atomic Energy Commission "Q" clearance.
1966
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company
Chicago IllinoisShop Welding Engineer's Assistant
Studied toughness of cold formed steel. Executed various assignments from the Shop Welding Engineer.