MICHAEL PARKER
Norton Shores, MI 49441
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where my experience as a laboratory technician and in quality control will make a
positive contribution to my employer.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Years of experience in lab testing and quality control, using many types of lab equipment. Able to quickly
adapt to new procedures; detail-oriented and focused, with a strong work ethic.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lab Technician
2007 –2012 Cannon-Muskegon Corporation
Responsible for sample collection, preparation, and chemical analysis utilizing a variety of metal chemistry
analytical techniques, instruments, and lab equipment. Proficient with:
Leco laboratory testing equipment
Laboratory Information Management Systems software
Dry and wet cut-off saws, polishing wheels, and drill press
Lab Technician
2006 - 2007 Holland Hitch
Inspected castings using magnetic particle testing.
Warehouse, Production
1993 –2006 Sun Chemical Corporation
Worked 6:30 pm to 6:30 am shift for thirteen years in a variety of roles:
Prepared shipment orders, operated yard and forklift trucks in warehouse
Operated presses in production
Quality Control Technician
1992 - 1993 LDI Corporation
Performed quality control testing on automotive trunk releases, gas cap releases and dome lights:
Developed protocols for testing according to General Motors blueprint specifications
Executed testing protocols and documented results
Research and Development Technician
1987 - 1992 Howmet Corporation
Worked for engineers in Vacuum Plasma Spray Deposition technology.
Performed powder metal procurement, handling, chemical analysis and storage
Operated wet cut-off saw to produce mechanical testing blanks
Performed metallography, chemistry extraction, preparation, documentation and submittal
Operated ultrasonic, etching, vacuum chamber and stereoscope equipment
EDUCATION
In-Service Courses
Investment Casting Elements of Metallurgy
Vacuum Technology Training Non-Alloy Computer System Analysis
Statistical Process Control Mechanical Testing Online System
National Career Readiness Certificate (Gold Level)
Associate of Marketing, Muskegon Business College, Muskegon, MI