James W. Lambert
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Professional Summary
Extensive experience in the automotive manufacturing industry
Experienced in the military defense industry
Supervisory experience in production and prototype
Seeking a permanent supervisory position with a growing company
Professional Skills
2D Cad Programming: Bystronic 3D Laser Cutting Machines, and Finn Power CNC Turret Punch Press Machines.
Programming and set up of automated Class A blanking press-Heim 600 Ton Maxi-Stamper, and LVD CNC Multi-Axis Press-brake, Shearing, MIG and robotic Welding.
Experience in prototype part development and reverse engineering: Fabrivision Inspection Machine.
Experience in stamping press set up and operation, Hi-Lo driving and Shipping & Receiving.
Proficient with Microsoft office: Word, Excel, and Outlook express.
Maintained compliance with QS-9000 and ISO-2001 Quality Control Standards.
Created work instructions for all Machines and plant Equipment.
Resolved day to day issues with Employees, Vendors and Customers.
Coordinated set up and training of all new Machinery and Equipment.
Responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of all Machinery and Equipment.
Promoted to press room Foreman in 1989 and General Foreman in 1999 (Kendor steel).
Professional Experience
Progressive Metal Manufacturing Corp 07/2015 – 12/2015
Ferndale Michigan
CNC Turret Punch Press Technician
US Manufacturing Corp 12/2014 – 05/2015
Warren, Michigan
Area Supervisor
Supervised union employees and generated employee schedules
Managed production runs and schedules
Reported production via Epicor shift hand off reports
Monitored hourly production of all employees
Worked with maintenance of robotic welding and machining equipment
Ultimation Industries LLC 10/2014 – 11/2014
Warren Michigan
Production Manager
Responsible for all shift operations
Monitored supervision of all employees
Managed scheduling of daily production
Argus Corporation - Redford, Michigan 12/2013 – 07/2014
Supervisor
Schedule & Supervise
CNC Press Break operation, shearing, saw cutting.
Iron worker set up and operation.
Create and implement daily Production requirements.
Schedule and monitor daily second shift production requirements.
Establish 5S standards and continuous improvement measures.
Monitor MIOSHA safety standards.
Monitor and insure quality control of production.
Schedule vacation and personal time off needs.
Evaluate, coach and discipline employees.
Milton Manufacturing Inc. - Detroit, Michigan 04/2010 – 11/ 2013
Supervisor
(A metal fabrication company for the automotive & military manufacturing industry)
Schedule and Supervise Union Employees
Robotic and manual welding.
CNC Vertical and Horizontal Mill Machining.
CNC Turret Punch Press set up and Operation.
Press Break Operation, 2D Laser cutting.
Shearing, Saw cutting and assembly.
Establish and monitor production and quality control standards.
Schedule and monitor daily production requirements.
Communicate production requirements via shift hand off reporting.
Implement 5S standards.
Continuous monitoring of MIOSHA safety standards.
Daily monitoring of accurate labor reporting.
Write and recommend improvement to work instructions.
Schedule and monitor machine preventive maintenance.
Conduct regular reviews of employee performance.
Execute corrective actions and continuous improvements.
Kendor Steel Rule Die, Inc. - Fraser, Michigan 08/ 1984 – 12/ 2009
General Foreman
(A metal service company for the manufacturing industry)
Supervised and coordinated production of workers, engaged in press operation, CNC turret punching, automation, sheering, shipping, 2D cad programming, 3-axis laser cutting, and press break set up and operation for over 20 years.
Directed daily operations of job scheduling, shipping, quality control and maintenance.
Trained workers in set up and operation of mechanical and automated presses, CNC turret punch press set up and operation, CNC press break, sheering and shipping.
Created production schedules and estimated hourly requirements for completion of assignments.
Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of capacities of machines and equipment. Maintained time and production records.
Responsible for production and quality of all products.
Assisted in set up of all new machines and equipment.
Established strong customer relations over the years.
Education
Robert S. Tower High School - Warren, Michigan
Trade School: Welder Training Center - Ferndale, Michigan
Print reading: Macomb Community College - Warren, Michigan
2D Cad Cam Programming: Metalsoft Inc. - Santa Ana, California
CNC Turret Punch Press Programming and Operation: Finn Power Inc.
Schaumburg, Illinois
Automation Training For Class A Blanking: AP&T Norda - Brescia, Italy