RONALD MINTER

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Chicago, IL 60608

Cellular: 773-***-****

E-mail:acd1et@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a CNC Set-up Operator Machinist within a company

where there is an opportunity and the potential to advance and grow.

EDUCATION

Symbol Training Institute, Skokie, IL April 2014

Hand-On Training: CNC: Programming, Set-up and Operations

CNC NMIS Certificate of Achievement

Programming, Set-up and Operation of CNC Lathe and Mills

Worked on CNC Lathe: Haas HL-2, Haas ST-10 and CNC Mill: Haas VF-2

Trouble Shot various production problems on the CNC Machines

Conducted Tool change activities and operational sequences

Wrote specific programs for both the Lathe and Mill CNC machines

Calculated speed and feeds for the machining process to maximize tool life

Manufactured parts per print and explained functions of the machine tool

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL May 1997

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TRAINING

- Excellent Analytical, Problem Solving and Communication skills

- Mechanically Included - Lean Manufacturing - GD&T Training - CPK Analyze

- Forklift Operator - Lock Out / Tag Out - Six Sigma – Black Belt Training

- Write, read and prove-out G-Code Programming for the CNC Mill and Lathe Machines

- Skilled in the use of semi-precision and precision measuring tools

- Capable of following verbal and written instructions

- Very knowledgeable of word processing, spreadsheet, email and Internet software

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KIMBARK BEVERAGE SHOPPE, Chicago, IL August 2009 - October 2012

STORE MANAGER / SPIRIT BUYER

Responsible for all operational procedures, such as recruiting, hiring, training, discipline, marketing,

advertising, organizing and assigning all employee tasks. Supervised15 employees and directed

the sales of liquor, wine, beer, mixes, pop, chips and related products to our retail customers.

• Excellent customer service skills, with a sales-oriented personality.

• Created and implemented pick sheets to set standards and save double touching and downtime

by 30%.

• Utilized sale trends data, including effectively schedule to maximize productivity, profitability and

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store margins as well as setting retail prices on a weekly basis.

• Implemented bagging procedures, created manager’s opening and closing procedures, helped

write the Human Resource handbook. Created new orientation checklist for new employees.

• Strong operations experience in receiving, stock and inventory control to use a JIT system to

control cash flow as well as front-end management and office management.

• Managed all new product launching through setting up aggressive tasting programs.

• Created incentive programs to increase sales and keep employees motivated.

• Oversaw employee issues such as interviewing/hiring potential employees, conducting

appraisals and performance reviews.

Competencies: Effective Communicator; Well organized; Self-finisher; Ability to Listen; Decisive

DURIK CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, Chicago, IL October 2005-November 2008

CONCRETE TEAM LEADER

• Led a staff of five employees by delegating work assignments, ensuring job

completion per blueprint plan and specifications on Residential Housing and

Commercial Buildings.

• Utilized AutoCad to design a series of Blue print schematics including building layouts, site

plans, electrical and HVAC drawings.

• Provided technical assistance and training in the following areas: heavy lifting techniques,

troweling, mixing and applying cement, slapping and tying rebar, grinding and caulking cracks;

maintained payroll records.

BORG WARNER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, Bellwood, IL May 1997- August 2004

TOOLING ENGINEER III

Coordinated activities for the Engineering, Design, Tool room, Purchasing and other

departments to facilitate production, the procurement of all kinds of tooling to support

production, new product development and research for the automotive industry.

• Responsible for examining tooling drawings before fabrication. Ensured compliance

with all company regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and

environmental issues.

• Re-engineered an obsolete 2-Out Blank die into a 1 -Out Blank die with the ability to

run six different low volume part diameters. Saved $7,500 per part number in tooling

cost.

• Trimmed piece part cost 65% by implementing a 2-Out Carbide Progressive die, 750K

hits before sharpening stamping at 250 strokes per minute. Die currently ran off-site.

• Researched and implemented a Titanium Coating to the Outer Notcher punch.

Increased the number of hits before sharpening by approx. 400%, 3,500 hits non-coated

vs 13,000 hits coated. Also helps with maintaining part quality.

• Created a cost analysis spreadsheet for tooling issued from central stores to justify any cost

reduction programs and any out-of-control processes. Cut tooling cost by $47K in the first year

by eliminating orders of obsolete tooling.

• Created a trouble-shooting guide for the Notching operation to immediately assist the

operators with any part quality issues.

References upon requests.

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