Michael Trahan
*************@*****.***
**** **** ******; Rock Island, IL 61201
Cell Phone 309-***-****
Objective: To secure a challenging position where I can use my field and training experience, my
management skills, and my technical and communications knowledge to make a positive and substantial
contribution to an organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Inpro-Seal (2010-2013)
Title: Final Assembly/Milling
• Assembling and Fabricating Parts
• Setting up and operating Mill in accordance with established procedures
• Adjusting Machine Settings to complete tasks to specifications
• Test and calibrate parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications
• Use both pneumatic and electric power tools to assemble parts
• Identify unit that fails final tests or tolerance level and repair as necessary
• Final inspection and testing of parts for quality and proper dimensions
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines
• Pre-package product for shipment
• Complete all work with minimal or no supervision
• Able to lift 50 pounds or more
• Able to sit or stand for 8 hours or more.
Lift Systems (2008 – 2009)
Title: Indirect Labor
• General raw material assembly
• Fabrication/assembly of hydraulic lifts (equipment) and other assemblies
• Comprehension of blue print readings
• Qualified operator of cranes, jibs, & fork trucks for up to 20 tons
• Qualified for use of drill presses, grinders and band saws
• Build and assemble industrial machines for heavy lifting
• Assemble power unit control systems
• Primed parts and used industrial paints
• Knowledgeable of rigs and slings for use in overhead crane
PDC Johns Deere (through Volt temp service) (2004- 2006)
Title: Parts Distributor
• Located and pulled parts for customers orders
• Quality checked parts
• Involved in shipping and receiving of parts
• Grouped like part #s in same locales
• Quality assurance for outgoing orders
VanDerwood Plastics (2004- 2006)
Title: Plastic Technician/ Assistant Supervisor
• Customer service support.
• Knowledgeable of chemical dyes
• Knowledgeable of molding machine equipment (set ups and operating)
• Pour plastics from or crane ladle
• Operate crane or foundry man to make castings
• Quality testing
• Package plastic for shipping
• Made baseball helmets for MLB
• In charge of quality control and training new employees
• Ran multiple machines at a time
• Process technician, material handler, machine operator and mold set up technician
Certifications
• Certified fork truck (propane, electric, 3 & 4 wheel)
• Certified crane operator, Jib operator
Education
GED Black Hawk College- 2004
References
Amos L Johnson, Sr. 309-***-****
Production Support Advocate in the Flat Sheet department of Alcoa