Forklift Driver Machine Operator

ANDREW WEST

*** ***** * ******, *********, IA ***77

641-***-**** ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

Machine Operator

Nelson Company, Fairfield, IA 10/2022-Current

Assist in set-ups of simple (uncomplicated and straightforward) jobs and operate conventional, special-purpose, and computerized numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts and fits and assemble machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques. Able to run multiple machines at one time.

Review and understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and set up requirements.

Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and tooling pre-setter.

Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

May fit and assemble parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.

Verify dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.

Responsible to comply with company requirements to complete essential documentation as required.

Coater Operator

3M- Knoxville, IA 11/2020-09/2022

Execute the production on Vacuum Coaters to produce a base layer film used in several outside applications. (Including, Window Tint, Solar Film, Vehicle Wraps, etc.)

Subject Matter Expert on setup, running, and maintenance of coater processes

Performed basic preventative maintenance (PM's) duties.

Conducted basic troubleshooting of chemical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

Machine Operator

Vermeer- Pella, IA 10/2018-02/2020

Set up and operated steel saws, shears and other drilling machines to bend, drill, cut and heat treat the steel needed to make tough yellow iron.

Operated a CNC mill, lathe or machining center.

Specialized in setting up the machine and producing parts in a consistent manner.

Ran presses to bend plates of steel into parts.

Operated large laser tables to cut steel.

Used table saws to cut the steel to length, working to efficiently, and effectively, produce a custom-designed part of product.

Machinist/ Forklift Driver

Clow Valve- Oskaloosa, IA 08/2013-10/2018

Mass-produced hundreds of pieces of a specific components

Created replacement parts for existing machinery

Setup tools and machinery

Cut and adjusted equipment components

Monitored and tested metal parts for defects

Ensured safe and efficient transporting of materials within and outside of the warehouse

Inspected merchandise and timely reporting of damaged or missing items

Maintained detailed records of warehouse inventory

Complied with safety standards and warehouse protocols for equipment use

Identified and followed through on machine maintenance as needed to ensure safety and efficiency of all equipment

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Eddyville Blakesburg High School Diploma

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