Blake Otha Jerome Bunch
East Troy,WI
Summary
Reliable Technical Professional and certified Journeyman with 10+ years of experience in high-output manufacturing and safety leadership. Proven track record of managing complex workflows and maintaining automated equipment. Seeking a part-time overnight role to apply a strong work ethic, mechanical troubleshooting skills, and a 'safety-first' mindset to ensure seamless store operations and food service quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
MacLean-Fogg
Whitewater
06.2016 - Current
- I have worked with MacLean-Fogg for nearly a decade. I have held a multitude of positions from operator, Injection Molding Process Technician, Production Supervisor, which culminated in an opportunity for the company to tailor a brand new position to my skill set.
- Current responsibilities include - filling in as shift supervisor for part of both 2nd and 3rd shift. Overseeing adherence to standards and key KPI (safety, quality, delivery, cost). Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly preventative maintenance on all automated equipment. Perform troubleshooting on all production equipment from automation, injection molding, fixtures, main compressors, chiller water, and electrical. Quote and produce continuous improvement projects to allow for cost reduction, ease of setup, or safety improvement.
Education
Associates Degree - Injection Molding
Waukesha County Technical College
Waukesha05-2020
Skills
- Journeyman-Level Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Inventory & Resource Management
- Throughput optimization
- General maintenance
- Self sufficient – organize my own workload week to week
- Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, and Electrical systems
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing Yellow Belt, MacLean-Fogg - 2016
- Train the Trainer, WCTC, 2020
- Journeyman's Card, state of WI and WCTC, 2020
- NFPA 70E, Arc flash certification, Facility Results, 2025
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
MacLean-Fogg
06.2016 - Current
Associates Degree - Injection Molding
Waukesha County Technical College
Highlights
- Continuous improvement: I have a yellow belt in LEAN manufacturing, and took part in, or lead in multiple projects resulting in over half a million dollars in savings for the company.
- Community engagement: Took on opportunities to speak at local high schools for manufacturing and career days to highlight the benefits of American Manufacturing, and opportunities for vocational schooling.
- Certified Train the trainer: Obtained train the trainer certification as part of my Journeyman education.
- Safety committee: Served for 4 years on the company safety committee which resulted in year over year bonuses for the company and measurable improvement in our safety culture through increased reporting of near misses and first aid incidents, as well as encouraging every employee to engage in safety focused conversation on the shop floor.