Engineer Maintenance

NICOLAS A. LOPEZ

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Rockford, IL **103

Residence: 414-***-**** E-Mail:

************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position with an organization that will capitalize and benefit

from my diverse experience. Utilize my knowledge and skills while providing

a stimulating and productive work environment.

SUMMARY

A unique blend of skills and knowledge ranging from manufacturing machine

set-up and operation to ice rink maintenance operations. Skilled in

troubleshooting and problem solving various manufacturing machine tools.

Capable of taking on new task and instructions with an open mind, also have

an Exceptional ability to build rapport and interact effectively with

internal and external customers.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Pentair Residential Filtration, a Joint Venture with GE - Rockford,

IL/Brookfield,WI 2005 - Present (Transferred to Brookfield, Wisconsin on

March 30th 2009)

Global Supplier of Engineered Chemical & Mechanical Treatment Programs for

Water, Wastewater & Process Systems

Skilled Machinist/Process Technician (Lead from 10/05-3/09)

2005-Present

. Support manufacturing engineering with shop floor related issues.

Lathes, Vertical & Horizontal Machines.

. Lead and direction of manufacturing production on 2nd shift.

. Work with production planner and value stream manger on weekly

production needs.

. Assist Product engineering in diverse projects ranging from

development to production.

. Machine set-up and operation (production as needed).

. Creating new and editing current G&M code programs for various

machines.

. Training of new employees. Both full time and temporary positions.

. In-process inspection. Experience in using multiple inspection

equipment.

. 27 hours of Harris Lean Systems, Inc. Training

TAYLOR RACING - Belvidere, Illinois (Part Time)

2005-2006

Off-Road Racing Team with Champion Off-Road Racer Scott Taylor

Cnc Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer.

. Performed prototype and production machining.

. AutoCAD 2004, 3D editing.

. Programmed machine using PowerStation 2002 Cam software.

. Set-up and operation.

. Traveled to tracks in Michigan, Upper Peninsula Michigan, and

Wisconsin as a team crew member.

FORD TOOL/ ILLINOIS MACHINE PRODUCTS - Loves Park, Illinois

2003 - 2005

A Tooling & Machining Shop

Horizontal, Vertical Machine Center, Lathe Operator

. Set-up and operated various machines.

. Completed in-process inspections as needed.

. Performed inspection duties on CMM as needed.

. Assisted manufacturing engineer with new programs and set-ups.

. Inventory management of all cutting tools.

. Light duty maintenance to machine tools. Involving sheet metal

repair, glass replacement and Preventative maintenance.

NICOLAS A. LOPEZ 414-***-****

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Work Experience continued...

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT - Rockford, Illinois

2002 - 2004

Urban Park & Recreation System with 40 Parks, including Pools, Community

Centers, Ice Rinks & Golf Courses

Maintenance

. Operated Zamboni and performed ice maintenance at 2 park district

ice arenas.

. Assisted maintenance coordinator with day-to-day operations

including general building maintenance, minor facility repairs and

ice making.

. Supervised individuals doing community service hours from the

Winnebago County Court System.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY - Rockford, Illinois

2000 - 2002

Global Supplier of Engineered Fuel Control Systems for Aircraft engines and

turbines.

Manufacturing Apprentice/ Machine Shop Employee.

. Performed blueprint reading, GD & T, 2D & 3D drafting and G&M

code programming.

. Machine setup and operation both manual and cnc.

. Setup and operation of plunge style edm equipment.

. Light exposure to OD grinding, crush grinding and thread

rollers.

. Stockroom and material handling.

Education:

Rock Valley College-Rockford,

Illinois_______________________Fall 2004

AutoCAD 2004 course-Completed

Irl C. Martin Academy of Industrial Science - Rockford,

Illinois 2002

Graduate of Industrial Engineering - 2 year course

Highland Community College - Freeport, Illinois

Fall 1999

Completed one Semester of Small Business Management

courses

Graduate of Freeport High School - Freeport, Illinois

1999

Skills: AutoCAD, 2D, 3D, G-Code Programming.

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance.

Interests: Radio control racing for 21 years. Camping, Family time.

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