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Alex Cook

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Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Conductor

CSX Railroad
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2023 - Current

Operated freight trains in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Communicated with dispatchers and other crew members to relay important information.

CNC Machinist

Hilite International
Whitehall, MI
08.2021 - 11.2023

Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.

Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across the department.

Dock Hand

Snug Harbour
Pentwater, MI
04.2021 - 08.2021

Maintained cleanliness and organization of dock area to promote efficiency.

CNC Machinist

S&N Fabrication
Traverse City, MI
04.2018 - 07.2020

Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.

Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on CNC programming or machine setup challenges.

CNC Machinist

Harsco Rail
Ludington, MI
07.2017 - 04.2018

Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.

Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.

CNC Machinist

National Vacuum Equipment
Traverse City, MI
05.2017 - 07.2017

Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.

CNC Machinist

Leelanau Industries
Traverse City, MI
11.2014 - 05.2017

Operated CNC lathes to produce precision components per specifications.

Conducted routine maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.

CNC Machinist

Clark Manufacturing
Traverse City, MI
05.2013 - 11.2014

Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to determine machining processes.

Maintained accurate records of production metrics and machine performance data.

CNC Machinist

Electro-Optics Technologys
Traverse City, MI
06.2010 - 05.2013

Set up and operated CNC machines to produce precision components following engineering specifications.

Inspected finished products to ensure adherence to quality standards and tolerances.

Education

High School Diploma -

Glen Lake High School
Maple City, MI
06-2011

Timeline

Freight Conductor

CSX Railroad
12.2023 - Current

CNC Machinist

Hilite International
08.2021 - 11.2023

Dock Hand

Snug Harbour
04.2021 - 08.2021

CNC Machinist

S&N Fabrication
04.2018 - 07.2020

CNC Machinist

Harsco Rail
07.2017 - 04.2018

CNC Machinist

National Vacuum Equipment
05.2017 - 07.2017

CNC Machinist

Leelanau Industries
11.2014 - 05.2017

CNC Machinist

Clark Manufacturing
05.2013 - 11.2014

CNC Machinist

Electro-Optics Technologys
06.2010 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Glen Lake High School
Alex Cook