TADEUSZ PLONSKI fskroa@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Experience

A dedicated manufacturing employee with 20+ years of experience in a variety of skilled and management positions. A team player with strong mechanical ability and problem solving aptitude. Ability to perform mathematical calculations, read rulers, scales, and digital equipment. Good communication skills and able to work with minimal supervision. Achieved 20+ years of accident free work.

2007 to KENNAMETAL SIZE CONTROL, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 2009 A manufacturer of thread gages, gear and thread measuring wires, and micrometer calibration masters.

Machinist. Reporting to the Supervisor. Responsible for setting up and operating CNC and manual thread grinding machines.

• Thread grinding to very close tolerances a variety of thread gages.

• Utilized measuring instruments to ensure size, straightness, and roundness.

1979 to ITW SPIROID, Glenview, Illinois 2006 A manufacturer of proprietary gears, gearboxes, and actuators for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries.

1991 to Machinist. Reporting to the Supervisor. Responsible for set up and 2006 operation of I.D. Grinder, O.D. Grinder, Thread Grinder, and some Honing experience. Also performed work on a variety of other machining centers and secondary operations on an as-needed basis used in the manufacturing of precision components.

• Utilized blueprints, drawings, and specification sheets to review work being assigned.

• Troubleshot problems on all machining cell equipment.

• Familiar with a variety of inspection methods to ensure quality products.

• Processed final inspection of a variety of gears and pinions in close tolerance.

• Checked parts for conformity to drawings and made gauging setups.

• Worked within prescribed limitations as to quality, tolerances, setup, or operation sequence.

• Utilized micrometers, dial bore gages, vernier calipers, gage blocks, indicators, hardness testers, optical devices, and gear checking equipment.

• Checked parts for conformity to drawings and specifications, working within standards to ensure quality.

• Continuous mental and visual attention to check parts and ensure conformity to drawings/specifications.

• Created inspection reports on dimensions, square-ness, hole locations, and surface relationships.

1985 to Supervisor. Reported to Plant Manager. Responsible for instructing and 1991 directing all employees of the second shift crew.

• Planned departmental assignments and resolved technical issues in a cost effective and timely manner.

• Evaluated departmental tooling requirements and made recommendations to management.

• Assisted machinists with setups and in moving parts and raw materials.

• Authority to stop production in case of excessive defects.

• Trained machining employees to ensure safe and quality focused work.

1979 to Machinist. Reported to the Supervisor. See responsibilities and duties 1985 from 1991 to 2006 above.

1978 to ACTIVE GRINDING, Broadview, Illinois 1979 A grinding shop.

Machinist. Reported to the Supervisor. Responsible for the set up and operation of I.D. and O.D. grinding machines.

Education: Graduate, Carl Schurz High School, Chicago, IL

Additional Training: Safety, ISO 2001, Fundamentals of Supervision, Modern Supervising Techniques, Supervisory Communications and Manufacturing Supervision.

Computer Skills: Computer Operated Equipment

Second Languages: Polish

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