Summary
Work History
Education
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Adam Gonzalez

Fresno,CA

Summary

Talented Machine Shop Supervisor with 16 years of experience managing, scheduling, and overseeing employees. Highly knowledgeable in machining operations with proven methods for improving efficiency. Priority on employee safety in fast-paced environment.

Seeking a Supervisor position to utilize my expertise in

Work History

Machine Shop Supervisor

Trillium Flow Technologies
Fresno, CA
2021 - Current
  • Planned the training and operation of the merge of 2 machine shops (Fresno and SLC) to be set up for production and planned the training of personnel to get 14 new machines set up to machine.
  • Assess and Train employees as needed in the proper and safe operation of shop equipment.
  • Plan and direct department activities necessary to meet the goals of the department and company in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Review work load, set priorities and plan daily shop operations.
  • Assisted in developing new processes and procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Ensured that all safety rules were followed by workers while operating machinery.
  • Provide technical support to machinists regarding complex operations involving CNC Lathes, mills, horizontals and other machines in the shop.
  • Work directly with HR for advice and direction of employee grievances and disciplinary procedures.
  • Control cost/budget parameters and schedules
  • Maintain necessary records for performance of hourly employees to insure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for work force management scheduling, editing, keying exceptions and approving time
  • Performance reviews and yearly evaluations on all direct report personal.
  • Maintained accurate records related to production output, downtime, inventory levels.
  • Work with maintenance to schedule repairs and PM’s on all machines.
  • Trouble shoot machine issues and took corrective action as needed
  • Set up work centers process with 5S/6S Lean manufacturing
  • Perform daily GEMBA walks with management team
  • Managed employee point system implemented by management
  • Transition work requirements between shifts

Machine Shop Lead/Shift Supervisor

VWM Fresno
Fresno, CA
2019 - 2021
  • Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
  • Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
  • Set up different conventional machines: Mills, Lathes, Saws, Grinders, Shears, and punch press.
  • Improved machining operation on 1 of their most expensive parts and saved the company $3,000 per part for an average of $75,000 a year also improved a few other parts to help increase production without compromising the quality.
  • Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
  • Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.

Machine Shop Supervisor

XTRM Selma
Selma, CA
2007 - 2019
  • Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer demands.
  • Implement design ideas for new parts and fixtures for machine shop and robot fixtures, followed through the process to provide a quality part with the most economical and quickest turnaround time.
  • Implemented safety process procedures for material lifting, and handling and address any unsafe product handling
  • Made all new Computer numerical control programs with Mastercam for all part being machined on the CNC machines in the shop. (2) horizontal Femco’s. (3) vertical Akira’s. (1) dual table Horizontal Hyundai (1) Daewoo lathe
  • Programmed and directed all set ups in the machining of all prototypes going thru the machine shop and assured a complete and thorough inspection of welds and machined areas with a complete first article for every part.
  • Managed the setup of the vending Machines to get tools to employees quickly and efficiently to reduce down time
  • Created machine shop process and first article to optimize production, and inspection of parts to guarantee quality throughout the production run.
  • Encourage and Promote my direct reports to move up in their work area
  • Managed production machined parts to be profitable and productive

Machine Shop Lead

DFM Mfg
Fresno, CA
2004 - 2007
  • Managed shop jobs to complete work orders on time and keep tasks prioritized.
  • programmed with Mastercam/Setup and Scheduled all machine operations, and was responsible for Quality and production of all parts going through Machine Shop
  • Responsible for the machines productivity, care and maintenance
  • Responsible for all machine shop personnel safety
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and policies in the shop area.

Machinist

Upright Steel
Fresno, CA
1993 - 2003
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Set up and Ran machine parts to print specs , used first article on every job ran machines like: Fadals, Cincinnati Milacron CNC, Mazak turning center, press break, laser and punch press
  • Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
  • Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Program

Reedley College
Reedley, CA
01-2009

Associate of Science - General Studies

Reedley College
Reedley, CA
01-2003

Some College (No Degree) - Leadership And Management

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
12-2010

Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing /Quality and Safety Audits
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Manufacturing Process
  • Product Specifications
  • Routine & Preventative Maintenance
  • Business Operations
  • Hiring / Mentoring / Training
  • Customer Service & Satisfaction
  • Project Management
  • Budgets / Strategies / Statistics
  • Tooling and Fixtures
  • Materials Management
  • CNC and Manual Equipment
  • CNC Programming / Mastercam
  • Trouble Shooting Machining Operations

Timeline

Machine Shop Supervisor

Trillium Flow Technologies
2021 - Current

Machine Shop Lead/Shift Supervisor

VWM Fresno
2019 - 2021

Machine Shop Supervisor

XTRM Selma
2007 - 2019

Machine Shop Lead

DFM Mfg
2004 - 2007

Machinist

Upright Steel
1993 - 2003

Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Program

Reedley College

Associate of Science - General Studies

Reedley College

Some College (No Degree) - Leadership And Management

College of The Sequoias
Adam Gonzalez