Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Specialist with Forklift Safety
Resume:
Peter F. Talley
Rockford, IL
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Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Electrical/Mechanical Assembler with strong experience in electronic component assembly, hand soldering, industrial manufacturing, safety procedures, and material handling. Demonstrated ability to follow schematics, work instructions, and quality standards while assembling electronic equipment and mechanical components. Certified forklift and scissor lift operator with Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S training. Fast learner with strong teamwork skills and the ability to adapt to complex build environments.
Core Skills
Electrical & electronic assembly
Hand soldering (components & PCB work)
Industrial wiring & cable routing
Reading schematics, diagrams & work instructions
Control panel & device installation
Manufacturing & safety protocols (5S, PPE, Lean)
Material handling: forklift & scissor lift certified
Mechanical assembly & precision deburring
Shipping, receiving & production support
Professional Experience
American Control Electronics – South Beloit, IL
Case-Line Assembler Apr 2021 – Jul 2025
Assembled DC servo electronic drives and related components following electrical drawings and work instructions.
Performed hand soldering on circuit boards and electronic assemblies.
Installed, routed, and secured wiring and connectors according to quality standards.
Conducted visual inspections, basic electrical testing, and verification steps to ensure proper functionality.
Supported shipping, receiving, and material handling operations as needed.
Operated forklifts and scissor lifts safely in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Maintained a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
Aerotek Staffing – Chemtool Inc. – Rockton, IL
Chemical Operator (Temp) Mar 2020 – Jun 2020
Operated finishing kettles to produce 30,000lb batches of synthetic polyurea grease.
Completed Chemtool’s safety, 5S, and environmental compliance training.
Followed strict process controls, PPE guidelines, and quality standards.
Adecco Staffing – Woodward, Inc. – Loves Park, IL
Operations Technician (Temp) Jun 2019 – Sept 2019
Performed precision mechanical deburring on aluminum aircraft fuel pump housings.
Worked from engineering prints, detailed work instructions, and quality standards.
Completed Lean, Six Sigma, and cellprocessing training to support continuous improvement.
LaMonica Beverages – Loves Park, IL
Order Picker Dec 2015 – Dec 2017
Fulfilled and staged bulk product orders with high accuracy.
Operated forklifts and warehouse equipment.
Coordinated inventory tasks and supported team operations.
Ross Dress for Less – Rockford, IL
Stockroom Manager Sept 2011 – Oct 2013
Managed inbound freight, stockroom operations, and team workflow.
Completed daily sales entries, deposits, and opening/closing procedures.
Ensured organized material flow and compliance with company standards.
Education
Rock Valley College – Rockford, IL
Working toward Associate Degree
Rockford Christian High School – Graduated 2008
Certifications
Forklift Certified
Scissor Lift Certified
5S, Lean, and Six Sigma
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