Michael Forester

Rochester Hills, MI *****

ad122h@r.postjobfree.com

+1-248-***-****

Seeking long term stable employment utilizing my skills as a Pipefitter, Hydraulic Test Technician, Machine Repairmen, or Facilities Maintenance Technician. Machine Tool Tradesmen since 1992.

-Troubleshooting of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Mechanical, and some Electrical systems.

-Bench and Hand Bend

-Sweat copper, Thread pipe, Groove pipe and Hose assemblies

-Read full range prints

-Layout, Job Leader, Site Supervisor

-Materials Ordering and Purchasing

-Extensive Install and Service experience

-Extensive Safety training

-Basic Fab and Machine Shop skills

-Bench and Assembly

-Panel Build and field wiring

-Over 25 years in Machine Tool-Automation

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Pipe Department Manager Pipe Leader

Michigan Custom Machines

January 2021 to December 2023

Ordered and maintained stock of all fittings, pipe, tube, steel, and consumables. Pre build print checker. Purchased and researched special components. Performed purchasing and shipping checks for timely deliveries for vendors. Help organize and build/ bend pipe. Also did build and teardown. Pipefitter/Builder

Testek - Wixom, MI

September 2018 to July 2020

Build and Pipe Hydraulic Test machines and Power Units. Aerospace and Defense.

Debug, start up, and Install.

Pipefitter

Premier - Auburn Hills, MI

January 2017 to September 2018

Pipe Automation, Tooling, and Production Equipment. Debug, Start up, and Runoff.

Pipefitter

Forester Machine Works - Rochester, MI

May 2014 to December 2016

Layout, Install, Troubleshoot, Industrial and

Commercial piping systems.

Materials Ordering, Purchasing,

Cost Analysis

Pipefitter

Partner Personnel - Warren, MI

January 2013 to May 2014

Pipe, Build, Test, and Trobleshoot

Automated Production Equipment and

Machine Tools.

Lead Test Technician and Troubleshooter

Morrell - Auburn Hills, MI

February 2008 to October 2012

Rexroth and Hydac Brands

Machine Repair-Maintenance Technician

Transform Automotive - Sterling Hts, MI

September 2005 to February 2008

Troubleshoot and Repair Automated Assembly equipment and Press Automation. Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic systems. High Pressure Coolant units, Lube and Pneumatic systems. Hydraulic Power units.

Install and Debug new machinery. Update and maintain all plant equipment. Facilities Maintenance, Material ordering, and Operator Training. Scheduling and performing Preventive Maintenance.

Pipefitter/Automation Technician

EMC2, Sterling - Hts., mi.

August 2002 to April 2005

Install, Troubleshoot, Build, Wire, and Pipe Automated Production Equipment, Glue System Power Units, Conveyance, and Tooling.

Machine Repair Technician

PMDS - Oxford, MI

January 2000 to June 2002

Troubleshoot and Repair Scrap Removal Automation, Conveyors, Steel Compactors, and Scales.

Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic systems. Preventive Maintenance and Material Ordering.

All Field Service in Stamping Facilities.

Pipefitter-Hydraulic Test and Service

Education

Business

Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI

Business

Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills, MI

Skills

• Troubleshooting of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Mechanical, and some Electrical systems.

-Bench and Hand Bend

-Sweat copper, Thread pipe, Groove pipe and Hose assemblies

-Read full range prints

-Layout, Job Leader, Site Supervisor

-Materials Ordering and Purchasing

-Extensive Install and Service experience

-Extensive Safety training

-Basic Fab and Machine Shop skills

-Bench and Assembly

-Panel Build and field wiring

-Over 25 years in Machine Tool-Automation

• Customer service

• Supervising experience

• Schematics

• Construction

• Blueprint reading

• Manufacturing

• Lean

• Purchasing

• Budgeting

• Negotiation

• Research

• Debugging

• Assembly

• Forklift

• DocuSign

• Windows

• Unit testing

Certifications and Licenses

Hi-Lo, Lift, and Crane.

Driver's License

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