Michael Forester
Rochester Hills, MI *****
************@*****.***
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