Daniel Sladen
Email: ********@**************.***
Address:
City: Shapleigh
State: ME
Zip: 04076
Country: USA
Phone: 207-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Skilled operator with 19 years experience machining precision parts to close tolerances. Dependable worker with a reputation for persistence and learning quickly. Able to work well with others and independently. Works well under pressure. Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.Skilled CNC Machine Operator with heavy industrial experience. Open to work any shifts.Deadline-driven Machine Operator with 5 years experience in a fast-paced environment. Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Sanford High School, Sanford ME 1/2001 to 6/1980 (College Prep)
Job History / Details:
Summary
Skilled operator with 19 years experience machining precision parts to close tolerances. Dependable worker with a reputation for persistence and learning quickly. Able to work well with others and independently. Works well under pressure. Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.Skilled CNC Machine Operator with heavy industrial experience. Open to work any shifts.Deadline-driven Machine Operator with 5 years experience in a fast-paced environment. Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
Highlights
Expertise in de-burring
Drilling
Tapping and milling
Vertical boring machine operation
Thread and plug gauges
Problem solving
Fine motor skills
Qualified operator of horizontal boring machine
Computer proficient
Customer relationship building
Strong initiative
Strong mechanical skills
Strong team player
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Lean manufacturing techniques
Proficiency at reading blueprints
Current medical card
Good communication skills
Hand/power tools
Fast learner
Mathematical aptitude
Organizational skills
Initiative to work independently
Strategic thinker
Production procedures
Fast learner
Certified Forklift Operator
Extremely quick learner
Exceptional organizational skills
Driving commercial vehicles
Working night shift
Industry safety equipment
Inventory control practices
General math skills
Good judgment
Good multitasker
Knowledge of manufacturing standards/regulations
Basic computer skills
Accomplishments
Troubleshooting
Adjusted controls or stopped machines and opened holding devices to correct problems.
Maintenance
Reduced equipment downtime by 25 percentage through planned maintenance.
Preventative Maintenance
Serviced equipment daily, reducing the need annual new equipment, leading to cost savings of $90,000.
Safety Audit
Led monthly safety audits to monitor employee behavior and ensure safe compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
Production
Consistently met production and schedule levels.
Operation Monitoring
Watched indicators to make sure machines were working properly.
Quality Control
Identified and moved empty and broken pallets to proper areas.
Adhered to quality control procedures and documented quality checks.
Reporting
Responsible for daily reporting on production equipment, including parts produced, downtime minutes, and any quality concerns.
Testing
Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Process Improvement
Implemented productivity improvement plan which resulted in company savings of over $10K in one year.
Documentation
Reported and documented unsafe conditions, equipment and/or injury.
Equipment Maintenance
Performed routine maintenance on equipment on as-needed basis.
Experience
June 2012 to September 2012
Schwans Gorham, ME
Driver/Salesperson
Checked that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.Informed customers about sales and promotions in a friendly and engaging manner.Greeted customers in a timely fashion, while quickly determining their needs.Placed special merchandise orders for customers.Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.Built relationships with customers and the community to promote long-term business growth. Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.Balanced and handled expense accounts for each trip.Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip.Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and timely manner.Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner.Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery problems.Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
Resolved customer complaints by exchanging merchandise, refunding money and adjusting bills.
January 2000 to January 2008
Pratt & Whitney North Berwick, ME
CNC Machinist
Measured and marked dimensions and reference points accurately.Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications. Dismantled and inspected components and adjusted and repaired them as necessary.Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers. Tracked shop cutting tool usage and sharpened and replaced cutting tools.Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and work pieces for future reference.Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods.Machined small and large parts to tolerances of .005 or less.
Made appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to type of metal and finish specifications. Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners.Operated electrical discharge machines to build and repair injection molds.Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed all necessary paperwork.
January 1989 to January 2000
Pratt & Whitney North Berwick, ME
Grinder
All Around Grinder/Operator Read and interpreted operation sheets and blueprints.
Set up and machined first piece, ran production and performed detail inspection.
Worked with gages and other precision tooling.
Received recognition award for exceptional commitment to teamwork and outstanding performance in implementation of Kaizan.
Participated in TIP (Techniques in Problem Solving) Team effort to develop and implement a grinding handbook for new employees.
Selected by management to attend training on new equipment prior to installation.
Trained new operators.
Maintained 70 percentage production earned hours annually, ranking third in department of eighteen.
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.Conducted experiments to test new or alternate feedstock fermentation processes.Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products.Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment.Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices.Assisted machine operators with finished pieces.Collated components for assembly.Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required.Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.Responsible for achieving production requirements.Ensured customer satisfaction by providing highest quality of products by ensuring all equipment was properly installed and working correctly.Exceeded customer product expectations by maintaining equipment to product quality products.Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.Processed work orders and prioritized jobs.Reduced downtime during production by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary maintenance.Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.Reviewed work orders and communicated with prior shift to assess work needs for the day.Unloaded incoming inventory and placed products onto shelves.Used hand tools to mount, install, and secure tools.Used measuring instruments to inspect parts.Verified that machine setups conformed to specs.Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.Reviewed project drawings to perform installation activities according to specifications.Developed and implemented a productivity improvement plan which resulted in company savings of over $10K in one year.Achieved revenue objective by implementing cost-cutting measures.Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirementsMaintained inventory for central warehouse of tools and supplies.Maintained record accuracy by using work order reporting system.Managed work with little supervision.Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials.Oiled and cleaned machines and added coolant to machine reservoirs.Painted building structures.Performed weekly maintenance assessments.Picked, packed, received, and restocked products with forklift, lift truck and stock picker.
January 1984 to January 1989
Hussey Seating Co North Berwick, ME
Leadperson/Centerline
Read and interpreted operation sheets and ran production.
Completed final operation, inspected filled and sanded finished work.
Working supervisor of two others, assigning monitoring and reporting productivity Exceeded daily product output expectation by 5-20 percentage .
Consistently recognized on a daily basis and during periodic performance reviews for dedication and productivity.
Education
1980 Sanford High School Sanford, ME
High School Diploma College Prep