1. Joseph Gervais
Metal finishing and polishing Guru
1707 Pierre Avenue - Windsor, ON N8X 4P7
joeaero@msn.com - (519) 252-1804
To make a valuable, cost-efficient contribution to a progressive organization, bringing my Specialized Skills
in Management, Metal Finishing, Chrome Plating and Buffing to the job each and every day.-27 years of
''hands on'' training in the metal chroming and metal polishing business which includes,knowledge of exposed
bumpers,knowledge of metal finishing for exposed bumper systems,O.E.M. and PPAP requirements,abrasive
technologies and machine configuration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Machine Consultant
AGS Automotive - Windsor, ON - 2011 to 2011
2011)
- Setup and configure polishing line for AGS Automotive from July to August 2011 for GM front bumper so
that they could receive a PPAP approval.
Polishing manager
Chrome Craft/ChromeShield/ Flex N Gate Corp - Highland Park, MI - 2004 to 2009
Last project was the production of the Dodge Ram bumper,for the new Dodge Ram truck
and GM truck front and rear bumper.PPAP approval and production.
Overseeing all polishing and machinery setup of the department.
Assisted Human Resources for hiring and dismissal of employees.
Metal Polishing and Hand Polishing trainer.
Machine setup and Machine Configuration trainer.
Quality approval of production end product for customers demands.
Problem solving
Continuous improvement and cost saving of implementing the facility.
Responsible for Inventory and purchasing of Metal polishing material.
Assisted Maintenance department in repairs to equipment and machinery.
Up, Line Controller
Machine Set - Windsor, ON - 1999 to 2004
Diagnosed steel issues and types as needed to effectively be able to polish out defects before polishing and
chrome plating and paint
- Final Sign-off of buff/polishing quality, to minimize plating and polishing defects.
- Due to niche knowledge, was an essential team member of project management.
- Machine configuration to ensure maximum throughput, right first time on quality of painted and chrome parts.
- Directed polishers, setup technicians and maintenance personnel.
-Certified lift truck operator
-Maintenance repair and machine repair ,shaft bearing and bearing replacement ,gears and gearbox assembly
Line Controller
Metal Finisher - Rustshield Corporation/ChromeShield Corporation - Windsor, ON - 1985 to 1999
Research and implemented different abrasive technologies to meet O.E.M. customer requirement.

2. - Specialized in niche knowledge of polishing that can only be obtained through years of "hands on" experience.
- Trained metal finishers and setup technicians.
- Machine setup and hands on metal polisher.
- Certified lift truck operator.
- Lead hand and line controller
General labourer
Metal Polisher - Italo Polishing - Windsor, ON - 1984 to 1985
involved in all aspects of set-up, buffing, polishing, machine configurations, and quality, in regard to running
an efficient operation for chrome plating and metal polishing .Car rims and bumper metal polishing finishes for
Chrome plating and paint for General Motors
EDUCATION
High School Diploma in Chroming and Metal finishing business
Centennial High School - Windsor, ON
1984
SKILLS
Production Management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Some computer skills and basic computer knowledge