Charles Estle
Celina
Summary
Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
Cooper Farms
Saint Henry, OH
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Blend ground meat and spices together to formula specs and correct temperature.
- Operate patty forming machine (Formax) to form whole patties with minimal loss of shape, weight, and waste product.
- Inspect patties as they come down line for foreign material, misshapen patties, or other potential defects.
- Stack and Package patties in cartons, bags, and master cases to customer specifications.
- General COP
- Pull, blend, and grind various types of meat to customer specifications, paying attention to specific details such as slaughter dates, customer labeling requirements, and grind size.
- Keeping temperatures in USDA and customer ranges utilizing stringent HACCP procedures and temperature checks.
- Utilize Electric Walkies and Walkie Stackers to transport product to coolers, freezers, and shipping docks.
- Set up and tear down Grinding machines for general cleaning, product changeover, and machine breakdown trouble shooting utilizing LOTO processes.
- Utilize Electric Walkie and both Stand-up and Sit Down Lift Trucks (Towmotors/Forklifts) to pull, transport, unload trucks, and rearrange product and product packaging materials.
Production Worker
Celina Tent, Inc
Celina, OH
08.2018 - Current
- Use directed radio frequency (RF) to weld components and whole tent/shelter systems together
- Used State of the Art precision machining equipment (Emmegi) to machine aluminum frames to blueprint specifications.
Packer
Custom Staffing
Wapakoneta, OH
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Inspect and pack tomatoes.
Assembler
Manpower Professional Staffing Services, Inc
Celina, OH
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assemble seats for Honda Accord and Acura TLX vehicles.
General Associate
Celina Aluminum Precision Technology
Celina, OH
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Weight Sort – Sort positions according to color while scrapping bad parts
- Sort ON HOLD parts for release and rework
- Molycoat – Followed production schedule according to shipping needs to apply surface treatment to parts
- Pack out parts for shipping
- Quality Support – Assisted the Quality department with the identification, repair, and reworking of product, and also assisted in identifying scrap pieces and the proper disposal of defective product
- Floater – due to being signed off in multiple areas, I am familiar with many more processes than can reasonably be listed.
- Please ask any pertinent questions you may have.
Manpower Temporary
Manpower Professional Staffing Services, Inc
Celina, OH
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Temporary work at Celina Aluminum Precision Technology.
Grain Manager/Quality Support
Tastemorr Basic Grain
Coldwater, OH
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Made product schedule according to production needs
- Transport all grain used to product lines
- General COP
- Daily Inventory of Grain and Seeds
- Multiple QC Checks per shift of moisture levels, acidity, and salinity
Independant Artist
Self Employed
Monterey, CA
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Made pieces on commission and under deadlines
- Kept and organized receipts and invoices.
- Supervised up to 4 employees who prepared grain and seeds for use on line.
Mill Operator
Crown Equipment Corporation
Celina, OH
05.2025 - Current
- Operated CNC mills to fabricate precision components according to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and reduce downtime.
- Maintained high-quality standards for finished products through diligent inspection and monitoring of CNC mill processes.
- Ensured accurate machining of parts through precise calibration of cutting tools, offsets, and proper program selection.
- Adapted to changes in production schedules or demands with flexibility, ensuring on-time delivery of parts to internal customers or external clients.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to 5S principles for efficient workflow and reduced risk of accidents.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Performed accurate tool changes and offsets.
Education
High school or equivalent - General Studies
Parkway High School
Rockford, OH05-2012
Skills
- Manufacturing (10 years), Packing (10 years), Forklift Operator (6 years)
- Machining (4 years), Assembly (4 years)
- Basic Blueprint Reading
- Fabrication,
- Quality Inspection
- English
- Microsoft Office (5 years)
AWARDS & HONORS
Employee of the Month, August 2015, Awarded due to attendance and work ethic., Honors Diploma, May 2012, Awarded in recognition of going beyond minimum requirements and challenging myself during formative school years.
Timeline
Mill Operator
Crown Equipment Corporation
05.2025 - Current
Group Leader
Cooper Farms
12.2021 - 05.2025
Production Worker
Celina Tent, Inc
08.2018 - Current
Packer
Custom Staffing
02.2018 - 06.2018
Assembler
Manpower Professional Staffing Services, Inc
01.2018 - 05.2018
General Associate
Celina Aluminum Precision Technology
02.2016 - 01.2018
Manpower Temporary
Manpower Professional Staffing Services, Inc
11.2015 - 02.2016
Grain Manager/Quality Support
Tastemorr Basic Grain
05.2014 - 10.2015
Independant Artist
Self Employed
10.2012 - 01.2014
High school or equivalent - General Studies
Parkway High School