John Loveless
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Experience
C.R. Onsrud January 2024 – present
Final Assembly Technician
Full Mechanical and Electrical Assembly of production based CNC router tables and corresponding equipment
Use of hand and power tools held to tight standards following company-based/manufacturers torque specifications
.003 inch Allowed tolerance for all Assembly functions
Reading and understanding multi-layer 3D mechanical designs, electrical schematics as well as plumbing, pneumatic and vacuum systems
Accrue Partners – XPO Logistics (Contract) October 2023 – December 2023
Dockworker Pilot recruiter
Coordinate high volume hiring efforts for Dockworker positions at 10 locations nation wide
Maintain open line of communication with Human Resources and Service Center managers on current opening/headcount
Strategically source and screen candidates/applicants providing 100 on site interviews with 80% hire rate
Utilize SAP SuccessFactors applicant tracking software, live Excel filles, and MS Office suite
Collabera Digital talent Solutions November 2022 – September 2023
Lead Technical recruiter
Develop recruiting strategies for high demand information technology talent across multiple lines of business for large financial institutions
Work directly with Account Managers to qualify reqs on in person/Zoom/Teams meetings with ability to dive deep into specific needs of the client and line of business to dial in candidate search initiative and provide solutions and feedback from recruiting efforts
Source variety of candidates including Data Analysts, Business Analysts, DevOps, Software Developers, Organization Change Management, Human Resources, and other non-IT roles
Utilize multiple systems for recruiting and applicant tracking including internal and external systems such as LinkedIn recruiter, indeed, Monster, Zip Recruiter to source passive and active talent for contract and contract to hire roles
Mentor 4 Associate Account Managers on recruiting efforts and strategies providing motivational support and guidance through understanding and driving Metrix producing more submittals in 4–6-week period and continuing to drive that effort across recruiting and delivery
Provide Candidate engagement and retention techniques as Lead Recruiter
Work with offshore delivery team assisting in candidate screening, recruiting coordination, and candidate onboarding
Requested to join Learning and development team to create future training guide as we continue to build out onshore recruiting team
Attend Networking events to engage Talent in Candidate Facing Environments
Amazon Web Services (Apex Systems Contractor) January 2022 – November 2022
Remote Technical Recruiter – Lead Generation Specialist – Advisory/DevOps
Operate multiple recruiting platforms (internal/external/3rd party) seeking high level talent for ProServe space hiring at AWS
Accounted for multiple hires in Advisory Consulting, Change management, Digital transformation, Strategy, and DevOps
Manage communication with Sr. Recruiting partners, tracking candidates through hiring process and providing support when needed
Log detailed information of prior work experience and job tenure to ensure bar raising candidate fit, while providing best possible candidate experience
Led training/development programs for newer members of the org as part of a “Subject Matter Expert team”
Created SOP for manually scheduling candidates in an Automated Scheduling Platform providing better visual data around candidate scheduling
Ability to deep dive into different area of client need and specifics to the role attributing to a high “candidate conversion” ratio
Support other LGSME’s leading to better trainee participation and calibration during onboarding to the team
Partner with hiring teams to build effective recruiting strategies
Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment, implementing any new processes, and fine-tuning standard processes for recruiting that fits within Amazon's mission to deliver the highest quality results
Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives, including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, and identification of diverse top candidates
Aerotek Recruiting and Staffing – Huntersville, NC January 2019 – January 2022
Industrial Recruiter
Aerotek field office, On Premise, Engineering, Skilled Trades, and Health and Sciences Recruiting
High volume recruiting of potential candidates following company-based metrics system
Calling and emailing candidates to discuss open opportunities that align with experience listed on resume, location, and interests
Log detailed information of prior work experience and job tenure to ensure clients are getting the best candidate fit possible
Track and confirm contractor hours and confirm payroll for 70-110 employees over 10 clients across 4 business divisions
Work through internal Onboarding and Compliance with candidates for Contract to Hire and Direct Placement opportunities
Manage communication with supervisors and hiring managers for scheduling candidate interviews, updated staffing needs, contractor feedback, and conversions to full-time
Use company-based recruiting software, live Excel spreadsheets, and video conference programs to maintain open line of communication with all parties involved with hiring and compliance process
Pragmatic Solutions Retail Services – Flint, MI January 2012 – October 2018
Project Manager/Lead field Merchandiser
Lead teams of 5-10 to complete single section resets to large scale store remodels and expansions country wide. Contracted to remove outdated fixtures, and products. Entering new product SKUs into company P.O.S systems, installing new fixtures
Schedule teams for various retail store remodels including Home Improvement, Pet Supplies, Grocery, and electronic devices
Completing all aspects of each job in a clean and timely fashion to avoid store downtime
Coordinate hotels, flights, rental cars/vans with client remodel schedule, fixture, and product logistics
Confirming Plan-o-grams/Schematics align with company reset schedule for confirmed markets to avoid return trips for correction
Use of hand and power tools for fixture installation and removal
Operate client RF scanner to print product price labels and sequence new product into P.O.S as well as price changes too large for regular store associates to preform
Keep open line of communication with corporate leaders and team leaders to ensure projects meet individual client standards
Maintain reset and logistic records to streamline or eliminate future reset issues
The Beam Team – Flint, MI July 2011 – January 2012
Merchandiser
In state travel supporting different teams for Home Improvement store remodels and resets
Work with Plan-o-grams/Schematics to reset sections according to new store layout, product marketing, set expansion or reduction
Use hand and power tool for fixture removal and installation
Follow work instructions and blueprints to assemble fixtures in accordance with store layout
Print price labels, restock current and new product, count, and dispose of buy-back(discontinued)product
Maintain clean workspace to avoid any down time during store operating hours
Display Max retail services – Howell, MI May 2011 – July 2011
Merchandiser
Local and state to state travel supporting different teams for various retail store remodels and resets
Work with Plan-o-grams/Schematics to reset sections according to new store layout, product marketing, set expansion or reduction
Use hand and power tool for fixture removal and installation and movement of aisle sections according to new floor plan
Follow work instructions and blueprints to assemble fixtures in accordance with store layout
Print price labels, restock current and new product, count and dispose of buy-back(discontinued)product
Maintain clean workspace to avoid any down time during store operating hours
Key Plastics – Howell, MI July 2010 – April 2011
Paint line Team Leader/Rack Man
Tier 1 Automotive supplier, manufacturing car door handles from start to finish offering paint and full assembly and offering sequencing with full Vehicle Assembly plants for color and option match.
Coordinating with Supervisors and other department leaders for daily production schedules and staffing
Leading team of 5 Rack men to have correct paint racks in the building, loading paint racks in order of production schedule, setting flags to signal robots to start/stop painting process
Assist General Production workers with the loading/unloading of plastic parts on/off paint racks, quality inspection for obvious paint defects, and packing of parts needed for further assembly or direct shipping
Trained as ADPRO primer sprayer to cover for breaks/call outs in the ADPRO section of the paint line
Operate Stand up/sit down forklifts, Order Pickers as well as manual and electric pallet jacks to move paint racks, materials, and waste around the facility
Assist in cycle counts and tracking of daily/weekly/monthly inventory
Tri-Mer Corporation – Owosso, MI February 2005 – March 2010
Plastic Fabricator
Manufacturer of custom industrial sized Air Pollution Control products, duct work, and chemical storage tanks.
Read and understand 2D and 3D blueprints to fabricate large structures from plastic
Work with or lead teams of 2-4 fabricators to cut, drill, hand weld, and extrusion weld air pollution scrubbers, duct, and storage tanks meeting client specifications
Collaborate with “Cut out” and “Final Assembly” departments to ensure fabrication process is aligned correctly with overall design
Suggesting modifications to designs with Project Managers and Engineering for future manufacturability of similar products
Operate sit down forklifts, scissor lifts, areal boom lifts, and 10-ton overhead cranes to move materials, in process structures and completed scrubbers around that facility
Finalize scrubbers with Plumbing from 1’ to 14’ PVC and cPVC pipe. Priming, gluing, and back welding if needed due to extra pressures cause by large volume (400-500 GPM) centrifugal pumps
Assist in air-flow studies and adding necessary foils for direction adjustments of process gasses at 40,000-50,000 CFM
Certified in Plastic welding PVC type I, PVC type II, cPVC, Polypropylene, High-density and Low-density Polyethylene, Lexan, and Acrylic
Confined Space Entry and supervision Certified
Tribar Manufacturing – Howell, MI July 2004 – December 2004
Machine Operator/Material Handler
Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of plastic injection molded interior and exterior parts
Operate high volume plastic injection molding machines
Responsible for Quality checks and Production reports noting all good parts, various defects, and scrap
Use HMI screen to change various pressure levels, heat of screw and molds, open and close speeds to produce better products reducing number of defects
Inline Assembly from gluing foam insulation, applying gaskets, and operating ultrasonic welding station
Operate sit-down Forklift and manual pallet jacks to bring Polypropylene pellets and supplies to the different lines of production
Measure re-grind, virgin pellets, and color additives to ensure overall product conformity
Pack finished and in-progress parts according to customer specifications
Education/Certifications
Mott Adult High School – Flint, MI
G.E.D 2006
LinkedIn Learning Courses – 2022
Learning LinkedIn recruiter
Tech recruiting Foundations 1
Tech recruiting Foundations 2 – Understanding Hardware and Operating Systems
Tech recruiting Foundations 3 – Recruiting Software Developers
Tech recruiting Foundations 4 – Recruiting for the IT Department
Tech recruiting Foundations 5 – Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps for Recruiters
Confined Space Entry/Supervisor – Huron Consultants – Michigan 2006
Recruiting experience
Corporate Information Technology Consultants
DevOps Engineers
Solutions Architects
Supply Chain Technology
Cloud Infrastructure
Human Capital Management/Organizational Change Management
Contract Engineering - Manufacturing
Electrical/Controls/Embedded
Quality
Chemical Process
Mechanical Design
Fixture Design/Process improvement
Skilled Trades Manufacturing
Electrical/Controls/Robotics
Mechanical/Maintenance/Facilities
Welders/Fabricators
Shift Supervisors/Production Leaders
Manufacturing/Production
Mechanical/Electrical Assemblers
General Production/packers
Shipping and Receiving/Logistics/Selectors
Forklift, Reach, Order Pickers
Recruiting Technologies/Applicant Tracking
METal
Beamery
iCIMs
Connected
Salesforce
Beeline
Monster
Career Builder
Zip Recruiter
Indeed
Seekout
Dice
SAP SuccessFactors
Basic Computer Software
PowerPoint
Outlook
Microsoft Office Suite/365
Adobe
Excel
Zoom/Teams