Aaron Castaneda
CSM Tubes
Plainfield,IL
2
Languages
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
MACHINE OPERATOR setting up and running machine tools to produce 61–120 precision parts per shift to specification. Monitors feed, speed, and quality with calipers, micrometers, and gauges while reading blueprints and job orders to control output. Maintains production data, loads raw materials, and follows safety guidelines throughout the shift.
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
1 Year 2 Months- Inspected finished products for quality compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Conducted routine tests and measurements using precision instruments to verify product specifications.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues during manufacturing processes.
- Developed and maintained detailed inspection reports to track defects and corrective actions.
- Trained new hires on quality control procedures and best practices for accuracy in inspections.
- Mentored junior inspectors on advanced testing methods, fostering skill development within the team.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Ensured the accuracy of measurement tools and equipment by performing regular calibration checks and maintenance.
MACHINE OPERATOR
5 Years 1 Month- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Unload finished products from machines into, and onto pallets, totes, pallets over 44'.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
QUALITY CONTROL/LINEMEN/SPOTTER
2 Years 6 Months- Inspected, and reported any damage of copper, steel, aluminum, and titanium materials. As well as verifying correct shipments using packing list, and bills provided by truck drivers.
- Maintaining and keeping Inventory reports in order using excel and sending final reports to management.
- Organized and shipped out materials based on weight restrictions, destination, and types of materials.
- General hard labor skills using wood building skills, nail guns, straps, cranks, and steel banding.
- Spotted for drivers using Taylor Forklifts placing various types of material on platforms for shipping.
SECURITY OFFICER/SUPERVISOR
4 Years 2 Months- Was the contact between the main branch for Securitas in Joliet and security on site.
- Handling entry/exit of facilities for authorized personnel, as well as keeping a list of contractors on site for contract holder.
- Surveillance of entire sites providing any footage and incident reports of any issues that have occurred on site.
- Situational awareness during stressful events such as walking employees out upon termination, or providing help to guide EMTs, and Police if on site.
- Maintained payroll hours and ordered uniforms, equipment, documents, and office supplies from main branch of Joliet Securitas to ensure operational readiness.
- Trained new officers at several locations with attention to detail as to adhere to company policies.
- Constant professional attitude and upmost discretion always while greeting and inspecting employees on sites bags, lockers, and contractor equipment for theft prevention purposes.
- Investigated alarms and disturbances to enhance safety and security across the site.
Education
Highschool Diploma
Skills
Forklift certification
Blueprint reading
Machine setup
Machine operation
Production records
Quality inspection
Measurement tools
Inventory control
Safety compliance
Microsoft Excel
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certified Forklift Driver, WeatherTech- 2022
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
CSM Tubes
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
MACHINE OPERATOR
WeatherTech
05.2020 - 06.2025Read More
QUALITY CONTROL/LINEMEN/SPOTTER
CMI Logistics LLC
11.2017 - 05.2020Read More
SECURITY OFFICER/SUPERVISOR
Securitas Security Service USA
09.2013 - 11.2017Read More
Plainfield South High School
Highschool Diploma
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