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"Become experienced in the Materials Field. Intern or co-op as soon as possible."
Name: Timothy Pline

Title:
Laboratory Manager

Employer: The Cold Heading Company

Education:
1996 - BS in Materials Science & Engineering, Michigan State University

Best Preparation: The experience I received at Simpson and Jet Die.

Getting First Job: Interview through Michigan State University student services.

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A Day in the Life of Timothy R. Pline...

7:00 AM Leave for work at 7:00-7:10AM, arrive 7:45, coffee and check voice mail.

8:00 AM Address Internal issues - Material/Heat Treat

9:00 AM Address External issues - Non conforming Material

10:00 AM Take any samples to lab - advise testing

11:00 AM Begin reports for Internal/External issues

12:00 Noon Lunch

1:00 PM Continue with reports - address internal issues.

2:00 PM Meeting - advance product quality planning.

3:00 PM Meeting

4:00 PM Get lab test data, finish reports

5:00 PM Leave at 5:30 PM and go to gym

6:00 PM Work-out

Evening Socialize