dewaardcraig*@CRAIG gmail.com DEWAARD 616-***-**** Zeeland, MI 49464

Setting up machines

Loading materials

Monitoring gauges

Work area oversight

Customized tools

Hand and power tools

Cleaning skills

Equipment repairs

Preventive maintenance

Calibrations

Forklift safety

CNC Operator/Paint Line Operator Abcore LLC - Holland, MI 08/2018 - 08/2019 Designed chemical conversion processes, such as etherification, esterification, interesterification, transesterification, distillation, hydrogenation, oxidation or reduction of fats and oils and vegetable oil refining. Read and interpreted standard operating procedures to complete work in an accurate and efficient manner. Assisted in preparation of business cases for all licensing projects. Supervised team of six skilled TIG and MIG welders, helping fabricate weldments to dimensional tolerances. Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once. Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products. Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units. Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems. Proposed new biofuels products, processes, technologies or applications based on findings from applied biofuels or biomass research projects.

Completed work on time and moved it to proper staging area for disposition. Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivation of line employees. Maintained clean and organized work areas.

Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures. Examined weld for bead size and other specifications. Provided expert coaching and training for new team members. Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.

Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage in order to reduce parts breakdown. Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity improvement. Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers. Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.

Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.

Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned. Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality. Set minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems used in manufacturing process. Started up and shut down processing equipment.

Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending. Assembly Worker Black River Pallet Co - Zeeland, MI 07/2017 - 07/2018 Used tool gun and saw to assemble products.

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Experience

Assembled pallet products securely and accurately according to blueprints and specifications. Performed visual final inspections and documentation prior to assembly, resulting in 100% quality of products. Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and modifications when necessary. Followed safety procedures while working in noisy and dusty environments to operate machines and tools. Read tape measures, drawings, diagrams and specifications for correct assembly. Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals. Kept workstation organized and orderly, making sure production parts, tools, test equipment and documentation were properly stored and maintained. Set up and operated greasing equipment to grease components, sub-assemblies or assemblies. Assisted new employees with assembly tasks to maintain production levels. Isolated and removed defects to maintain specification compliance for every part. Assembled systems, support structures and connections to complete high-quality products. CNC Machine Operator Benteler Automotive - Holland, MI 02/2014 - 08/2017 Read and interpreted standard operating procedures to complete work in an accurate and efficient manner. Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.

Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues. Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once. Started up and shut down processing equipment.

Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products. Maintained clean and organized work areas.

Completed work on time and moved it to proper staging area for disposition. Set minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems used in manufacturing process. Operated manually controlled equipment including lathes, mills and grinders. Provided expert coaching and training for new team members. Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.

Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers. Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications. Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned. Fennville Public High School Fennville, MI 05/2013 GED

My goal is to make a success of my employer using

all of my education, experience, and skills. and to succeed myself in pursuing new interest and challenges . and helping people achieve their personal best. Education and Training

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