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Overview
Work History
Education
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Arlo Swinton

New Hartford,IA

Summary

Driven and meticulous Machinist with extensive experience at Unverferth, adept in machinery operation and preventive maintenance.


Excelled in safety compliance and problem-solving, significantly enhancing machine efficiency and workplace safety.


Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and a commitment to exceeding employer expectations through exceptional parts fabrication and equipment monitoring.


Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards.



Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Omega Cabinetry
11.2017 - Current
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.

Independent Contractor

Avellina Contractor
06.2015 - 11.2017

Remodel homes for clients. Help build houses for clients. Snow removal and lawn care for numerous businesses in the Cedar Valley.

  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Machinist

Unverferth
05.2008 - 06.2015
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Falls, IA
06.1991

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Machinery Cleaning
  • Machinery Operation
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Specification compliance
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Forklift Operation
  • Workplace Safety
  • Problem-Solving
  • Mechanical Aptitude

Timeline

Machine Operator

Omega Cabinetry
11.2017 - Current

Independent Contractor

Avellina Contractor
06.2015 - 11.2017

Machinist

Unverferth
05.2008 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Cedar Falls High School
Arlo Swinton