RICK HEATON
Alexandria, MN 56308.
************@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE: CNC machine operator/maintenance/flexible utility worker/open to all possibilities where skills apply. SKILLS: Reliable, detail oriented, accurate, thorough, takes pride in doing quality work, organized, strong initiative, ability to work in a team or independently, good imagination and art ability.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Machine Operations:
CNC turret machine.
HAAS VF-OE/TMI CNC mills.
Mitsubishi EDM machine.
Bridgeport Mill with ezytrack.
Leblond & Kent lathes.
Moore jig grinder & borer.
Doall/Kent surface grinders, bandsaws.
Perdix disk polishing machine.
Buehler polishing/grinding machine.
Allen Bradley chem-cut machine.
Parker diamond disk shape machine.
Jet Edge water-jet machine.
Cobra laser engraving machine.
Nikon measuring microscope-Quadra 200.
Olympus magnifying scope-SC 60.
OG flatness measurement equipment.
Robotic laptop hinge machine.
Robotic welder.
Drill, brake, and punch presses.
Shears - metal and paper cutting.
Hand, and bench grinders – electric/pneumatic.
Straight line, and belt sanders.
Spot, wire feed welder, and plasma cutter.
MPL powerlift.
Clark/Yale forklift –certified on gas/electric.
Certified scissor lift operator.
5/10-ton overhead cranes.
COMPUTER RELATED
Computer terminal - Dell, Apple, HP, Compaq.
Software – CNC, Solid Works cad, Mastercam camera, Windows 95 XT Professional, Word Perfect 5.1, PMCS/QPID, OPRA, OGT and SCRIBA 3. HAND TOOL OPERATION - Mechanical/Construction Applications: Mitutoyo measurement devices, vernier caliper, micrometer, dial indicators, radius gauges, Dremel, drills, hole-punch jigs, tap & die set, pneumatic impact wrench, grinder, cutting chisel, orbital sander, files, tap gun, wrenches; including torque, socket and standard, saws: circulator, jig, hack, miter and reciprocating cutting, brazing torch, and Soldering iron/torch. INDUSTRIAL RELATED:
1 Excellent hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, spatial and form perception. 2 Quality cont. inspection, Mitutoyo meas., microscope inspection of diamond disks, (3M) 3 Cut, milled, turned, ground, deburred, and formed parts to specification. 4 Spray painted, and powder coated industrial machinery, equipment, and parts. 5 Assembled electrical, and mechanical components. 6 Soldered electronic components, including - circuit boards, cables, and wires. 7 Assembled, and wired cement pump control boxes, and cable harnesses (SchwingAmerica) 8 Performed preventative maintenance on machines, tightened. and/or lubricated shafts, bearings, gears, parts, belts, and equipment. 9 Dismantled defective machines/equipment, pumps, installed new, and repaired parts. 10 Inventoried, and ordered merchandise, and materials. 11 Performed Fed Ex shipping duties.
12 Processed shipping bills of lading - entered on computer. 13 Planned, organized, and supervised work procedures to produce best possible efficiency. 14 Trained new employees in proper work procedures. WORK HISTORY:
Loader/Hydraulic Splitter, Northern Monument. Longville, MN 8/21 – 11/22 Pro Staff Solutions (intermittent) St. Paul, MN 1/85 - 3/17 Pilot Plant Technician, Volt at 3M. Cottage Grove, MN 8/06 – 5/08
Liquid Feed mixer/maintenance -Westway Trading Co. St. Paul, MN 10/04 – 10/05
Furniture Mover/packer, and loader, Mohawk - United Van Lines. Blaine, MN 3/02 – 10/04
Welder/Machine mold builder, frame fab, lathe - Paul E. Hawkinson Co. Minneapolis, MN 1/01 - 3/02
Industrial Worker, Moffett Personnel Services, Stillwater, MN 3/00 - 10/01
EDUCATION:
Tool making diploma, Saint Paul College, St. Paul, MN. Graduating in May of 2010 Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship), Minnesota Build, St. Paul, MN Certificate, 2002 Coursework: Certificate in self-contained breathing apparatus, framing, bricklaying, and cement finishing
Industrial Technology/Psychology, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI 1991- 1993 1995
Psychology, North Central Bible College, Minneapolis, MN 1994 - 95 Word Processing, Graphics Unlimited, St. Paul, MN Certificate, 1982 HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
Fishing lure designing, drawing, fishing, and boating. I study books and listen to programs on self-improvement techniques.
REFERENCES:
Available upon request