Theodore Dixon
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Summary
Machinist /Machine operator with Fabrication experience. Set up and operated Conventional machines: mills, drill presses, shears, power rollers, Blanchard, and horizontal surface grinders, manual & programmable cut off saws. Operated Press brakes for fabrication and machining of metallic and nonmetallic parts. Also have some variable (CNC) experience.
Operated (400tn) Promecam press brake for the forming of parts to be fabricated and welded onto logging equipment and machines.
Interpreted blueprints & drawings, knowledge and use of precision hand tools and power tools. Q.A. Experience involved 1st article, sub. assembly and final assembly and final inspection of parts associated with and involving ISO 9000 processes. Certified for forklift driving, remote and overhead crane, and other shop equipment when required. Experienced with various Brake & Press Brake,Manual, Digital and CNC Press experience.
Technical Skills
Blueprints/Drawings
Precision Hand tools
Power Hand Tools
Plastic Injection Molding
Manual and (CNC) Machines
Hevy-Med-Light Fabrication
Forklift & Overhead Cranes
Material Handling
Shipping & Receiving
Welding (Wire-feed & Stick)
ISO 9000
QA & Final Inspections
Work History
Machine Operator & Assembly
Triad Inc ( Randstad)
April 2021/ May2024
Was working for this company as a Machine Operator/Assembler. Job duties entailed the use of CNC Machines the production and manufacture of machine parts. Further duties consisted of operation of forklift for loading and unloading material from trucks. Also in conjunction with responsibilities, operated a various of saws for cutting materials, Final parts were then inserted with inserts enroute to the Box building and Finally assembly areas.
Electrical & Mechanical Assembler
Celestica (Adecco)
Oct. 2020 / Mar. 2021
Celestica manufactures a complete range of precision machined components across diverse industries, including semiconductor, healthcare, industrial, aerospace and defense, and smart energy.Assembly of mechanical & electrical components with the use of various hand tools. I also was required to use the Company's computer system to install these programs & systems. Utilizing PowerPoint, OMS; Spec Book Pro and other systems as required for the completion of the job for final assembly
East Side Plating & Meyers Containers
Shipping/Receiving /Production
Select Temp – Springfield, OR
Sept 2019/March 2020
Worked as a Shipping & Receiving clerk. Responsible for unloading and shipping of unfinished and finished parts and products to customers.
Performed data entry of information into the computer system for processing parts for distribution to production lines. Forklift experience for material handling. Production of New containers for use in liquid & dry type goods. Visual inspection for defects on production lines and final shipment of products to customers. Randstad Logistics
Positions between 2015 - 2019
Worked temp positions as a Machine Operator, Inspector, and Warehousing. Operated CNC Brake Press, Punch Press, Shears, Pump Mechanic & Assembler. Forklift driving, overhead and remote cranes and Power and Precision hand tools. Inspection positions included use of Hand Scanner for logging in various defects that were present on vehicles before being shipped to various destinations.Warehousing Assignments Included unloading and loading of various cargo with forklifts or pallet jacks for storage or onto trucks for continuation to their destinations.
Machine Operator
Wood Dryer of America
September 2018/November 2018
Set up and ran various machines, manual punch presses, drill presses, shears, and press brakes, vertical and horizontal band saws, and vertical mills. Forklift driving required in association with this job.Also blueprint reading and layout required along with extensive knowledge of machine tooling.Light to heavy fabrication for the manufacturing of dry lumber kilns and related equipment.
Machine Operator
Gunderson Inc.
June 2018/ September 2018
Job involved heavy fabrication and mfg. of railcars and related equipment.Operated various machines and shop equipment, such as press brakes, CNC burn & punch press tables, auto shears, angle cutter, painting and other misc. duties as required. Warehousing Assignments Included.
Machine Operator/ Fabricator
Integrity Staffing
August 2017/March 2018
Used (CNC) Brake Press and setup in medium fabrication of custom-made parts, assembly and welding required.Reassigned to another company called Macro Inc. where I operated several machines, while employed there: (CNC) Mills and Lathes. Also operated forklifts and other shop equipment as required.Warehousing Assignments Included unloading and loading of various cargo with forklifts or pallet jacks for storage or onto trucks for continuation to their destinations.
Machine Operator & Material Handler
Grove Tech Manufacturing
October 2015/May 2016
Worked as a Machine Operator for this company.
Set up and operated a machine called a Chip spinner that separated the oil from the chips to be reused in the Machine process. Loaded,Unloaded parts and material for distribution throughout the shop & Plant. Also was responsible for the general upkeep of the shop and its cleanliness. Randstad Logistics
Temp Positions between 2015 - 2019
Worked temp positions as a Machine Operator, Inspector, and Warehousing. Operated CNC Brake Press, Punch Press, Shears, Pump Mechanic & Assembler. Forklift driving, overhead and remote cranes and Power and Precision hand tools. Inspection positions included use of Hand Scanner for logging in various defects that were present on vehicles before being shipped to various destinations overseas, Facility Maintenance
Portland Comm. College
Academic Pursuit (AAS)
Jan.2009/Jun.2014
Attended College, to attain a (AAS) degree which led me to the Facility Maintenance Field at Portland Community College - Portland, Oregon.My courses involved higher level math and reading,HVAC courses dealing with refrigeration repair and servicing. Basic Electrical and wiring, Intro to PLCs, Boilers & Pressures, and General academics. State Of Oregon
Unemployment Insurance
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Misc. Temp Jobs
Oct,2007/Oct.2008
Machinist/Machine Operator
Cardinal Aluminum
September 2003/ September 2007
Lead Man (2nd shift).
Setup and run various machines to produce fireplace screens and accessories. Mazak (turbo X510) laser, Trump 120 (Bosch controller) turret punch, Di-Acro, Hurco Auto bend IV, and DiAcro Hurco Auto bend 7 Press Brakes.
Also ran the Wysong dual axis press and Promecam brake press. Light to medium welding on some occasion for the final assembly of misc. parts. Education:
Associate of Science in Facility Maintenance
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon
Associate of Science in General Engineering
Oregon Polytechnic Institute
Portland, Oregon
Timken Vocational High School
(Gen. Machine Shop & Related Tech)
Canton, Ohio
Military Service:
U.S. Marines
Attended Boot Camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. Attended Aviation Structural Mechanic Classes in Memphis, Tennessee. Upon graduation, I was assigned to an Operational Squadron at MCAS (Tustin, CA.) Attained the rank of Sgt. (E-5), becoming the Shop NCOIC along with Collateral and Q.A. Inspector.