Chase Rast
Ultratech Tool & Design
Fond Du Lac,WI
5
years of professional experience
Experienced Stamping Press Operator and Assembly Lead with a strong record of meeting production goals, training new team members, and maintaining quality standards. Skilled in heavy lifting, forklift operation, customer service, and time management. Known for reliable work, teamwork, and resolving workflow issues to reduce downtime.
Skills
Machine operation
Press maintenance
Measurement tools
Machinery cleaning
Production monitoring
Safety management
Preventive Maintenance
Machine programming
Work instructions
Blueprint interpretation
Die placement
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Work History
Delivery Driver
2 Months- Delivered orders promptly while following assigned routes and customer instructions.
- Verified order accuracy, payment details, and special requests before departure.
- Loaded pizzas, sides, and beverages to protect food quality during transport.
- Maintained clean, reliable delivery vehicle and reported mechanical issues quickly.
- Navigated efficient routes using map applications and local road knowledge.
Stamping Press Operator
5 Years 4 Months- Set up stamping presses, installed dies, and verified tooling alignment for production readiness.
- Monitored press operations, adjusted feeds and speeds, and maintained consistent part quality.
- Inspected stamped components using calipers and micrometers to confirm dimensional accuracy.
- Troubleshot press malfunctions, resolved minor issues, and minimized production interruptions.
- Trained new operators on press procedures, safety practices, and quality standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on stamping equipment to support safe, reliable operation.
- Supported successful product launches by efficiently adapting to new stamping press requirements and processes.
Assembly Line Leader
1 Year 3 Months- Led assembly line workflow, balancing workloads and maintaining production pace across shifting priorities.
- Trained operators on standard work, safety practices, and quality requirements to support consistent output.
- Monitored assembly processes and corrected defects to uphold product quality and reduce rework.
- Coordinated material flow and component availability to prevent line stoppages and delays.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defects, implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence within the production process.
- Enhanced assembly line efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and streamlining processes.
- Supervised shift changes, ensuring proper documentation of completed tasks and facilitating efficient handoffs between teams.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Bobs Pizza
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Assembly Line Leader
Generac Power Systems
10.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Stamping Press Operator
Ultratech Tool & Design
06.2021 - CurrentRead More