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David O'Connell
Manufacturing Specialist
Idaho State University

1651 Alvin Ricken Drive

Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: 208-282-3928
Fax: 208-282-5960
Cell Phone: 208-589-5567
ocondavi@isu.edu

Hello! My name is David O'Connell and I am your TechHelp Manufacturing Specialist in Eastern Idaho.  My wife and I live in Pocatello and I work out of an office at the Idaho State University Business and Research Park on Alvin Ricken Drive in Pocatello.

Dave O'Connell Fun Fact: Dave is a dogged guy! Actually, he is a dog-guy who loves training and showing his dogs. During long drives across Eastern Idaho, Dave has been know to pull out his dog whistle and practice his whistle command skills.

I was introduced to advanced manufacturing practices early in my career at General Electric. That initial exposure instilled a passion for process and product improvement that still burns in me today. I look forward to putting my experience to use helping Idaho companies improve their processes so they can be more competitive.

I recently developed an interest in and received some advanced training in Training Within Industry (TWI); an old (WWII vintage) approach to worker training that was so good and so effective that it is being revived. TWI is a perfect match in a Lean environment where workers are asked to learn multiple jobs so they can flow to where production is taking place.

My career included several assignments with GE's Aircraft Engine division as well as positions with RE/MAX International, and Heinz in Pocatello where I was warehouse and production supervisor. At each stop along the way, I was able to save company time and money by introducing efficient practices to the workplace. The opportunity to improve the competitiveness of Idaho manufacturers and processors by sharing my knowledge and experience drew me to TechHelp.

I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. I completed courses in Financial Management and Advanced Financial Management at General Electric and received my Six Sigma Green Belt Certification while at Heinz.

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