Chad nelson
Jackson,MI
Summary
Proven Machine Operator with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and precision at Legends Manufacturing. Excelled in specification compliance and teamwork, significantly contributing to project completion and quality improvement. Skilled in equipment monitoring and fostering collaboration, consistently achieving and surpassing production goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
JSP International
Jackson, MI
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
Security Officer
Teachout Security Solutions
Jackson, MI
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Ensured safe management of premises and incoming deliveries in Albion, MI.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
CNC Machine Operator
Legends Manufacturing
Jackson, MI
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
- Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
- Maintained specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations.
- Implemented minor machine maintenance such as cleaning and repairing.
- Repaired damaged parts according to company standards before returning them back into service.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Leveraged micrometers, verniers and gages to accurately inspect parts.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Worked with supervisor to debug and develop production processes and learn machine set-up skills.
- Documented actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Trained new employees on CNC machine operation, safety procedures, and company policies.
- Coordinated with other team members and departments to ensure timely completion of parts and projects.
Education
GED -
Western High School
Parma, MI07-2001
Skills
- Specification compliance
- Production preparation
- Operational control
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Order reading
- Equipment monitoring
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Security Officer
Teachout Security Solutions
10.2024 - 01.2025
Machine Operator
JSP International
03.2024 - 09.2025
CNC Machine Operator
Legends Manufacturing
06.2019 - 01.2024
GED -
Western High School
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