Austin Pospisil
Woodinville,WA
Summary
Highly skilled Operations Specialist with comprehensive experience in coordinating and optimizing business operations. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing necessary process improvements. Known for strategic planning abilities and effective leadership style, leading to improved team productivity and operational excellence. In previous roles, have consistently streamlined processes to enhance overall organizational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heat Treater Steel A
Boeing
Everett, Washington
08.2025 - Current
- Operated heat treatment furnaces for metal components.
- Monitored temperature and time settings during heat treating processes.
- Calibrated equipment to ensure precise heat treatment parameters.
- Inspected treated materials for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of heat treatment cycles and results.
- Adhered to safety standards while handling hazardous materials and equipment.
- fixes damaged part to company standards using the cadmium plating process.
- finalizes parts to company standards using the anodizing plating process.
Tasting Room Associate
Brian Carter Cellars
Woodinville, WA
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Provided customers with detailed information about the winery's products and services.
- Greeted visitors to the tasting room, answered questions and provided assistance as needed.
- Organized wine tastings for guests, including set up, pouring wines, providing food pairings and cleaning up afterwards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area in accordance with health code regulations.
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of wine production processes, grape varietals, appellations, flavor profiles and food pairings.
- Performed cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws concerning alcohol sales and service.
- Processed customer orders quickly and accurately while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Provided exceptional hospitality to guests through friendly interactions, attentive listening skills and timely responses to inquiries.
Shipside Operations Specialist
Boeing
Everett, WA
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Identified areas of improvement in current operations systems and implemented changes accordingly.
- Implemented new processes to streamline daily tasks, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop solutions that addressed operational issues across the organization.
- Monitored performance metrics and tracked progress against goals to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Identified operational and performance issues and worked with managers to resolve concerns.
Manufacturing Representative
Boeing
Auburn, Washington
07.2020 - 09.2024
- Consistently met daily performance goals set by management team members.
- Established positive relationships with Manufacturing employees through effective communication techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues in other departments to ensure that all service needs were met effectively.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the aerospace industry.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Demonstrated exceptional service skills by going above and beyond to satisfy customers on phone and in person.
- Answered questions and resolved concerns for manufacturing support.
Heat Treat Operator
Boeing
Auburn, Washington
12.2016 - 07.2020
- Performed pre-heat treatments on materials in accordance with established procedures.
- Monitored furnace temperatures and adjusted accordingly to ensure accuracy of heat treat processes.
- Calculated the proper annealing temperature for metal components according to customer specifications.
- Inspected parts before and after heat treatment process to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained detailed records of all heat treating processes including temperatures, times.
- Followed safety regulations while operating furnaces and performing other related tasks.
- Checked hardness levels of metals after being subjected to a variety of heat treat processes.
Pickling Tank Operator
Boeing
Auburn, Washington
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Monitored incoming and outgoing product transfers from storage tanks.
- Operated, monitored, and maintained tanks to store petroleum products according to safety regulations.
- Adjusted tank levels as necessary to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Inspected pipes, hoses, and fittings for proper functioning.
- Conducted visual inspections of tanks to identify any issues or potential hazards.
- Followed safety procedures when loading or unloading materials into the tankers.
- Cleaned and maintained tank interiors by pressure washing and removing debris from inside the tanks.
Factory Service Attendant
Boeing
Auburn, Washington
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Stocked shelves with new inventory on a daily basis.
- Maintained cleanliness of facotry by sweeping floors, dusting shelves, cleaning windows and organizing stockroom.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as chemicals or cleaners.
- Replenished paper goods such as towels and TP throughout shift.
- Assisted co-workers in completing tasks during busy times or breaks.
- Assisted maintaining cleanliness of facility by reducing waste and cleaning tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marnier High School
Everett, WA06-2007
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Everett Community College
Everett, WASkills
- Winery expertise
- Guest service
- Cash handling expertise
- Sales strategy
- Winery history
- Attention to quality
- POS system operation
- Exceptional quality standards
- Incident management
- Operational efficiency
- Workforce planning
- Experience in leadership
- Operations coordination
- Project management
- Process documentation
- Process planning
- Machine operation
- Standard operating procedures
- Productivity improvement
- Environmental awareness
- Computer-aided manufacturing
- Health and safety
- Manufacturing processes
Accomplishments
- Functioned as Temporary Team Lead for 8 months at Boeing, which involved managing the work of employees, assigning
jobs/work packages, solving problems, communicating business goals, and cross-training employees to learn different work
packages.
Functioned as Safety Focal for 5 years, and Safety Focal Leader for ~2 years at Boeing, which involved attending safety
meetings, distributing information and announcements to other employees, increasing awareness of unsafe situations and
training other employees on safety related matters.
Received Award from State Adjutant General for Excellence While Working with the National Guard.
Received 1st place Honor Guard in Salty Sea Days Parade 2007 While Working with the National Guard.
Named Volunteer of the Year 2009 While Volunteering for the Boys and Girls Club of North America.
Certification
- ITAR Certified
- Forklift and Crane Certified
Timeline
Heat Treater Steel A
Boeing
08.2025 - Current
Shipside Operations Specialist
Boeing
09.2024 - 11.2024
Tasting Room Associate
Brian Carter Cellars
07.2021 - 03.2025
Manufacturing Representative
Boeing
07.2020 - 09.2024
Heat Treat Operator
Boeing
12.2016 - 07.2020
Pickling Tank Operator
Boeing
12.2014 - 12.2016
Factory Service Attendant
Boeing
01.2014 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Marnier High School
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Everett Community College