Excel
Chris Nitz
Davenport,IA
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Engineer adept at completing demanding projects within crucial timelines. Thorough, detail- and process-oriented, with strong follow-through skills. Known for analyzing situations and quickly implementing innovative resolutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
KONE Elevators & Escalators
Coal Valley, Illinois
10.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented manufacturing process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas of process inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve productivity.
- Created new processes for fabrication, assembly, testing, and inspection of products to meet customer requirements.
Maintenance Supervisor
Premiere Real Estate
Carbon Cliff, Illinois
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all production machinery.
Production MIG Welder
John Deere Harvester Works
East Moline, Illinois
12.2010 - 09.2015
- Set up welding machines and related equipment according to specifications.
- Perform MIG welding on a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, stainless steel and other alloys.
- Identify proper filler metals for various metals being welded.
Education
Welding And Blueprint Reading. -
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL11-2009
High School Diploma -
United Township High School
East Moline, Illinois03-2007
Skills
- Installations
- Regulations expertise
- Microcontrollers
- Environmental practices
- Computer-based applications
- Manufacturability improvements
- 5S methodology
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Quality control measures
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Fabrication and welding
- Hand tool expertise
- Welding Techniques
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Safety Protocols
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Critical Thinking
Software
Creo
Build it
Faro laser systems
Certification
Yellow Belt six Sigma Lean manufacturing.
Six sigma
Lean manufacturing. Utilizing 6S principles to organize and clean and most importantly providing a safe work environment.
Implement New Ways of completing projects while marking the process more efficient and safe.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
KONE Elevators & Escalators
10.2018 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Premiere Real Estate
07.2016 - 10.2018
Production MIG Welder
John Deere Harvester Works
12.2010 - 09.2015
Welding And Blueprint Reading. -
Black Hawk College
High School Diploma -
United Township High School
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