Blake W. Edmondson

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Le Sueur Mn 56058 507-***-****

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Profile Of

Qualifications Combine management and supervisory skills with a strong background in machining, assembly and fabrication. An exceptional communicator, able to quickly establish priorities, and meet deadlines as required. Hard working, energetic, and team oriented seeks position of variety and challenges.

Experience

History: 11/10- present –AFLAC Insurance agent

• Acquired state License

• Sales – business to business

Le Sueur Incorporated, Le Sueur MN.

Feb 1999 – Nov 2010 Aluminum Machining Production Manager

• Manage 3 shifts including up to 30 plus employees.

• Responsible for work instructions , ECO’s, and change implementation out to the production floor.

• Responsible for Safety, Quality and ISO competence.

• Responsible for production, forecasting and margins reports.

• Everyday use of Word, Excel, and AS-400 now vantage.

• Experienced in quoting, concept of fixturing, setup reduction.

• Implementation of 5 –S , at standardization stage.

• New Part programming, fixturing and start up.

Oct 1991 – Feb 1999 Anagram International Inc. Eden Prairie MN.

Machine Shop working Foreman/Supervisor

• Supervise Machine shop, Weld Shop and Machine assembly shop employees.

• Schedule workloads.

• Purchase all tooling and equipment needed.

• Work closely with vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.

• Provide technical training for employees.

• Kaizan practiced at this company

Oct 1988 – Oct 1991 Machinist- At Anagram International

• Manufactured and machined parts for balloon machines and printing presses.

• Operated and maintained two CNC Vertical Machining Centers, 20” drill press, one manual mill, and two lathes.

• Machined parts with the use of Blue Prints, sketches, warn parts and verbal instruction.

• Tolerances held were .005” to .0002”

Aug 1988 - Oct 1988 Main Tool and Manufacturing Inc. Fridley MN.

• Performed manual Milling and turning.

• Trained to operate NC mills, CNC mills and piecework.

May 1988 – Aug 1988 Washington Scientific Inc. Long Lake, MN.

Production Machinist

• Operated CNC Lathes, pneumatic drilling and tapping machines and a Power Broaching machine.

• Acquired experience in SPC.

Jan 1985 – May 1985 United States Navy

Machinist (E-4)

• Manufactured parts for Nuclear Systems on submarines.

• Operated Engine lathes, universal, vertical , and horizontal milling machines.

• Manufactured parts within tolerances of 1/16” to .0002”.

• Trained in Fire Fighting and Radiological Control situations.

Education:

Southern MN, Technical College - Management

• Currently enrolled in On site management classes through the Southern Mn Technical College.

Cincinnati Test Systems – Cincinnati OH

Attended workshop on all types of leak testing instrumentation to enhance knowledge needed later for the operation of such purchased equipment.

U of M - Supervisory

• Acquired a supervisory certificate through continuing education at the University of Minnesota. Also took courses toward a management certificate.

MR “A” School

U.S. Navy Machinist school, (equivalent to a two year vocational education)

U.S. Navy Cutting Tool Course – Charleston S.C.

• Participated in specialized training for cutting tools used on nuclear reactor components on Submarines. Was destined to be one of 12 to take the training back to the fleet to train others on the operation, maintenance and repair of these special machines.

Hennepin Technical College

CNC Programming course

New Underwood High School – New Underwood South Dakota

Graduated - May 1982

REFERENCES: Tim Lewis – Neighbor,

612-***-****

Knows my work ethic and has dealt with me for years.

Randy Lendt – worked with him for 3 years – knows what I can do, and has seen me in action.. 507-***-****.

Tony Zwart – Director of Aluminum Division Le Sueur Inc. 507-***-**** Ext.322

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