Charles Prahl
Munroe Falls,OH
Summary
I am searching for a challenging position that will allow me to utilize my existing skills and enable me to require new abilities. I have over 25 years of wide ranging experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Dolgencorp
08.2024 - Current
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job-specific tasks to ensure their success in the role.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records of transactions and preventing discrepancies.
- Delegated tasks effectively among team members based on their strengths and skill sets leading to greater productivity levels.
- Maintained store cleanliness throughout the day to create a welcoming atmosphere for both customers and staff members alike.
Machinist/Finisher
Wright Tool & Forge
12.2015 - 12.2020
- Mazak CNC
- Broach
- Finishing/Polishing
- Bridgeport
- Press/Straiten
- Shipping/Unloading
- QC
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
CNC Machinist
Laspina Tool & Die
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Cincinnati Arrow 2000 VMC
- Kitamura My Center HBM/CNC Pallet Changer
- Kia VMC/CNC Pallet Changer
- Kitamura VMC/CNC Pallet Changer
- Saw
- QC
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across the department.
- Maintained detailed documentation of completed tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or process improvements.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Performed accurate [Type] tool changes and offsets.
CNC Machinist/ Lead
General Die Casters
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Manual Lathe
- HAAS VF1- VF2- VF3-VF3 SS VMC’S
- DMC- DM43 VCD
- Brother TC-32A AND TC-32B
- Bridge Port
- Assembly
- HAAS ST 10 Lathe
- Tool room
- Shipping/Receiving
Production/Skilled Trade
Ford Motor Company
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Stamping/press
- Robotic welding
- Quality checks/Stone panels
- Assembly
- Production
- Die set
- 30 ton crane/Fork lift
Machinist
Permco
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Bridgeport
- Barber – Colman Hob Operator
- Mazak CNC
- Hydraulic Pump Assembly
- Broach
- Lucas-HBM
- ID/OD grinder
Shot Blast/Shot Peen Team Leader
Godfrey & Wing Inc.
11.2009 - 05.2011
- Shift supervisor.
- Document all inventory to be loaded and unloaded.
- Manufacturing team leader.
- Shot Blast/Peen, Barrel and chamber machines
- QC LAB
Assembly
Ford Motor Company
02.2002 - 01.2008
- Stamping
- Assembly of Vans
- Robotic Weld Machines
- Quality Control
- Team Leader
- Skilled Trades
- Die set
- Crane/Fork lift
Education
2 year machine trades diploma - Machining
Theodore Roosevelt High School
06.2000
Skills
- CNC Set up operator
- Overhead Crane
- Light fabricating
- Bridgeport
- Turret Lathe
- Barber-Colman Hob machines
- Mazak
- CNC
- Emco Turn 345II
- Siemens and Fanuc Controls
- Haas Automation
- Hitachi Seiki Mini Milling Center
- Lucas HBM
- G&L HBM
- HASS VF1 VF2 VF3-SS VMC’S
- DMC DM43 VCD
- Stamping
- Assembly
- Production
- Broach
- ID/OD Grinder
- Gear shaver
- Single hit press
- Schuler press
- Drill press
- Punch press
- Sit down tow motor
- Stand up tow motor
- Power pallet jack
- Shipping and Receiving
- Truck loading
- Shot blast / Shot peen
- Inventory
- Quality control
- Maintenance
- Lean Manufacturing
- ISO 9000/9001
Timeline
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Dolgencorp
08.2024 - Current
Machinist/Finisher
Wright Tool & Forge
12.2015 - 12.2020
CNC Machinist
Laspina Tool & Die
02.2015 - 10.2015
CNC Machinist/ Lead
General Die Casters
01.2013 - 02.2015
Production/Skilled Trade
Ford Motor Company
01.2012 - 09.2012
Machinist
Permco
05.2011 - 01.2012
Shot Blast/Shot Peen Team Leader
Godfrey & Wing Inc.
11.2009 - 05.2011
Assembly
Ford Motor Company
02.2002 - 01.2008
2 year machine trades diploma - Machining
Theodore Roosevelt High School
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