JOHN POLTE

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Ingleside Illinois 60020

acfri0@r.postjobfree.com

224-****-****

SUMMARY

A team-oriented manufacturing technician with excellent computer skills and 25 years of varied

high-tech experience. Thorough knowledge of the manufacturing process particularly where

keen observation skills are required. Highly flexible self-starter ready to accept new challenges

with a can-do attitude.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BG Staffing Inc. 8/13/2012-6/24/2013

Cold Nut Former

Contractor at Mclean-Fogg

• Set-Up /Operated Nedschroef MM12 and MM8 Multistation Cold Metal Forming

Machines

• Set-Up/Operated San Shing M24 Cold Nut Former

• Sets up machine, observes operation, and inspects first run and sample work pieces to

ensure machining conforms to specifications.

• Reads blueprint or job order for product and job specifications.

• Performs routine lubrication and preventative maintenance inspections as required.

• Assists other machine operators to set up machine.

• Maintains a neat and well-organized work area.

• Other duties as directed by Shift Supervisor or Group Leader

• Pressed dies in and out of die cases.

• Observes all safety rules

Excel Staffing Inc. Roswell Georga 7/09/2012-8/10/2012

Production Operator

Contractor at Siemens Infrastructure & Cities

• Worked as part of an 8 person team on an assembly line producing Smoke detectors

Manpower. Vernon Hills Illinois 4/2012-7/1/2012

SMT Operator

Contractor at Motorola Global New Products Operation

• Set-up/Operated Fuji NXT II Modular SMT Placement Machine, Fuji CP643E Chip-

Shooter and Universal GSM Chip Placing Machines.

• Monitor, plan and execute work orders

• Select feeders, screen and any other equipment necessary.

• Position and secure boards in holding device, machine table or fixtures.

• Performs all necessary repairs and monthly preventative maintenance

• Various other duties as assigned.

Millennium Electronics Inc Crystal Lake Illinois 1/ 2011-8/2011

SMT Operator

• Set-up/Operated, Assembléon AX-5, MG-1, Emerald X and Topaz Chip Placing Machines.

• Monitor, plan and execute work orders and ensure shipping timelines are met.

• Select feeders, screen and any other equipment necessary.

• Position and secure boards in holding device, machine table or fixtures.

• Load proper programs and modify as necessary.

• Observe operation and check product to ensure quality.

• Performs all necessary repairs and monthly preventative maintenance

• Various other duties as assigned.

REO WERKS, Schaumberg, Illinois 2008-7/2010

Truck Mechanic

• Maintained and repaired a fleet of 14 trucks per DOT guide lines

• Passed Illinois Safety Lane

• 9 each 26’ International S1900 7.3 Navistar Diesel

• 5 each 17’ Ford E-350 7.3 Navistar Diesel

GOLD STAR SOLUTIONS, Bannockburn, Illinois 2007-2008

Manufacturing/Operations/Production

SMT Operator

• Set up HSP, GSM and Assembléon AX-5 Chip Placing Machines

• Creates and updates programs for pick and place equipment and reflow ovens.

• Corrects programs and BOM problems.

• Performs all necessary repairs and monthly preventative maintenance.

• Submits visual aid changes to document control.

• Recommends process changes to the Manufacturing Engineer.

LIVORSI MARINE INC, Grayslake, Illinois 2006-2/2007

Manufacturing/Assembly

Bench Assembler

• Assembled World Class Throttle's for Single, Twin or Triple engine applications

• Assembled Gauges, Tachs, and Speedo. Electric and Mechanical

• Assembled wired and tested GPS Antennas

AMCOR FLEXIBLES HEALTHCARE, Mundelein Illinois 2004-8/2005

Set Up Operator

Die setter

• Set-up and operated Pouch and Bag Machines

• Perform all necessary repairs and monthly preventative maintenance.

• Set-up and operate machines according to blue prints and operation sheets

• Inspect work and make basic adjustments; document inspection record logs

• Verify PC count and revision level for current operation

• Various other duties as assigned.

MOTOROLA, Libertyville, Harvard, Illinois 1996-8/2003

SMT Operator

Cellular Operator

• Set up/Operated: Fuji CP643E Chip Shooter and GSM Universal Chip Placing Machines.

Calibrated, Repaired, and Rebuilt Fuji and GSM Feeders

• Assembled 1,540+ radios per 11-hour shift with exact procedures and assured

product Quality through teamwork

• Investigated and analyzed human error defects in cell phone production resulting in 50%

. Reduction in defects maintaining all quality standards and cycle-time reductions

• Quickly and effectively trained ten employees on a five-station model assembly work unit

of Cell phone production line, resulting in ISO 9000 certification

• Assembled cell phones as contractor and then hired as employee.

COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY, Grayslake, Illinois 1994-1997

Computer Lab Assistant

• Tutored students in computer software.

• Refreshed Lab Computers

MACLEAN FOGG, Mundelein, Illinois 1992-1994

Machine Operator

• Set up and operated punch and drill presses.

• Checked products for size, tolerance and torque specifications.

FRIGATE AND OTHER RESTAURANTS, Lake County, Illinois 1986-1992

Maintenance Man and Bartender

• Handled electrical, plumbing, building repairs and installation of piers and boat slips.

• Landscaped grounds.

• Tended Bar.

EDUCATION

College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL

Within 7 hours of Associate Applied Science Degree in Electronics

TRAINING

Diversity Workforce and Sexual Harassment

Hazard Communication and General Safety

Manual Operations – Hand Soldering

Inspection & Handling of Electronic Components & Boards

Quality 1 – Utilizing the Six Steps to Six Sigma

Quality 2 – Introduction to Problem Solving and Statistical Process Control

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