Constantine, MI *****
269-***-**** (Cell)
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Raymond Pifer
Objective
I am searching for an employer who is able to utilize all I have to
offer; A company who is able to test my limits, both physically and
mentally, and who is willing to promote my growth both as a professional
and as an individual. I am also looking to finish my college degree to
complete my dream of helping to further today's technology and
understanding of the universe to make life better for everyone.
Employment History
05/2012-01/2013 Lippert Components Inc, Plant 28
Hired in as a Quality Control Technician for a single production
line, however, was promoted to Quality Control overseeing all 1st shift
repairs. Job included all off the same duties as a production line QC,
with the addition of multiple types of frames from various customers; often
not being given what exactly was 'defective' with given frame, but having
to find the defect, and oversee its correct repair, in a timely, fast paced
manner. The addition of welding, use of a hand held laser cutting unit,
retrieval of correct parts and use of a forklift, for any given repair,
made this new job all the more rewarding.
03/2012-05/2012 Elite Staffing (Employed at Lippert Components
Inc, Plant 28 in Middlebury)
Quality Control Technician for RV frame assemblies. In charge of
quality and accurate production of frames listed for
production on any given day. Duties included all daily paperwork for
assigned line, ensuring assigned production line had all materials and
tools needed for production over the course of the day, verifying all parts
in assembly are correct to print and\or customer specifications as well the
presence and accuracy of all required welds.
10/2011-01/2012 Snelling Staffing (Employed at EIMO Plastics
in Vicksburg, MI)
Injection and blow mold machine operator and parts inspector for EIMO
Plastics, Parts I have produced range from nondescript components for
general assemblies, inlays with class "A" surfaces for automotive
assemblies and, most recently, lenses and medical parts produced in the
clean room. I have been continually assigned to the clean room as I am
adept at running multiple machines, each producing different parts, and
following all clean room protocols.
06/2011-07/2011 Spherion (Employed at Elkhart
Plastics in Bristol, In) Mishawaka, IN
CNC operator for end of line cutting and drilling of plastic parts.
Including using current work orders to pull parts, part verification to
print and finishing\packaging of plastic (injection, blow and pull mold)
parts.
01/2011-04/2011 Diversified Machining Inc
Bristol, IN
CNC machinist, for in house aluminum castings, operating anywhere
from two to six CNC units including full casting inspection prior to, and
after, machining as well as CMM inspection of finished parts, CNC part
parameter adjustment and replacement of broken and\or damaged tooling.
08/2010-01/2011 Manpower Staffing (Employed at Diversified Machining
Inc) Bristol, IN
CNC machinist, for in house aluminum castings, operating anywhere
from two to six CNC units including full casting inspection prior to, and
after, machining as well as CMM inspection of finished parts, CNC part
parameter adjustment and replacement of broken and\or damaged tooling.
04/2009 - 07/2010 Self-Employed/Full time Father
Varies
Performing various odd jobs, as they come along, using all of my
available skill sets. Examples include computer hardware maintenance and
upgrades, computer network installations, home remodeling projects,
plumbing repair, electrical repair, and automotive maintenance. As well as
full time care of my three children while their mother pursues her career
in the retail
industry.
10/2008 - 03/2009 Mulligan's Carpentry and Electrical
Niles, MI
Apprenticeship in Carpentry\Electrical
Employed as laborer working on apprenticeship in carpentry and
electrical. Various duties, including inventory management, equipment
operation, lumber measurement, cutting and installation; electrical wiring
sizing, cutting and running; breaker box installation, etc.. Included
daily use of measuring tape, protractor, multimeter, screw gun, hammer, and
various powered and hand held cutting and\or drilling equipment (Saws,
knives, snips, etc..)
01/2008 - 08/2008 Acme Radiator and Air Conditioning Goshen,
IN
Quality Auditor
I was a quality auditor, for the military section, in charge of first
article samples, first and periodic assembly sample verification and in
line auditing. I also assisted with procedures, day-to-day problems,
submitting issues to engineering and continuous improvement for the
production area. Working with the engineering department has given me both
metal working and welding experience. Tools used on a daily basis include
caliper, micrometer, protractor, tape measure and various other measuring
devices.
09/2007 - 01/2008 Time Services
Goshen, IN
(Temp Employee For Acme)
Incoming (receiving) Inspection
I started in military assembly and moved to the dock as the incoming
(receiving) inspector after approx six weeks. On the dock, I was in charge
of verifying all incoming materials against blueprints and first article
samples to insure the were the correct part and within tolerance. Tools
used on a daily basis include caliper, micrometer, protractor, tape measure
and various other measuring devices.
06/2006 - 08/2007 American Metal Fabricators Three
Rivers, MI
Laser Operator
Second shift CNC Pressure Laser, Punch Press and Press
Brake Operator. Job was to load metal sheets, and or parts, into machine
and cut metal parts using specified program. Including verification of part
specifications to print and adjustment of CNC machine, or program, to
ensure parts are correct. Tools used on a daily basis include caliper,
micrometer, protractor, tape measure and various other measuring devices.
01/2003 - 06/2006 Self Employed - Computer Repair Three
Rivers, MI
Periodic "Odd Jobs" dealing with computer hardware and\or software
repair. Specialized in network installation, hardware repair, and upgrades.
09/2002 - 12/2002 US Military - Army Ft
Jackson, SC
BCT
Basic Training for US Army
08/2001 - 08/2002 Applebee's of America Three
Rivers, MI
Fry Side Trainer
Line cook working all three positions (Fry, Mid [Flattop]
and Broiler) and morning prep work. Clean up at close of day. Certified
Fry Side Trainer for the store, handling all training of new kitchen
personnel for both the fry side of the cook line and the morning prep work.
Education
High School Diploma Currently enrolled in
Community College
Major: General Studies Emphasis on
Mathematics
Constantine Senior High School Glen Oaks
Community College
Constantine, MI Centreville,
MI
Certificates And Licenses
Blueprint Reading, KVCC, MI
Skills and Abilities
I am familiar with Windows, Linux and DOS operating systems and
competent in computer hardware installation and\or repair. I have personal
experience in automotive, electrical, metalworking and woodworking from
family, personal, and professional projects. I am also blueprint
certified and forklift trained and have been through Kiazan and Lean
Manufacturing training.
Notes
I am currently in the middle of constructing an electric\alternative
fuel hybrid motorcycle in an effort to cut my own monthly costs. I am
also striving to further my education by taking, a minimum of, one class a
semester at a local community college. I hope to someday pursue a career
in Bioengineering or Robotics.