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Christian Holstege

Muskegon,MI

Summary

Hardworking Technical/Purchasing Specialist, leveraging training, schooling, and problem-solving abilities to contribute technical knowledge to the company to ensure success. Proficient in machining, machine building, quoting, and purchasing. Achieved federally recognized Journeyman Machine Builder certification in 2021.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Process Specialist

Specialty Tooling Systems
Walker, MI
12.2022 - Current
  • Implementation of MSC vending program to save money, and cut down daily PO's.
  • Implementation of a cost savings worksheet with yearly goal that was surpassed.
  • Quotation of raw materials.
  • Quotation of out-sourced machining.
  • The ability to take product from quotation to purchase order.
  • Proficient in writing purchase orders.
  • Proficient in Sage Purchasing software.
  • Proficient in reading and understanding machine prints and blueprints - Completed blueprint reading 1, 2, and 3 during my apprenticeship.
  • Proficient in making engineering changes/red lines, for missing or more info needed.
  • The ability to out-source machined details and weldments with cost savings in mind.
  • The ability to purchase raw materials and components.
  • Assist program managers in selection of material and components with cost savings and manufacturability in mind.
  • Assist estimators with material knowledge, properties and manufacturability.

Technical Specialist

JR Automation Technologies
Muskegon, MI
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Quotation of material and weldments.
  • Review and check prints from the mechanical engineering team before manufacturing.
  • Assist mechanical engineering team with design of machines by giving advice on best machining practices and material knowledge.
  • Suggested product offerings and technology upgrades to customers to improve overall efficiency.
  • Assist in making timelines for the lead times of details and weldments.
  • Executed and implemented solutions on time and within budget constraints.

Machine Builder

JR Automation Technologies
Holland, MI
10.2015 - 04.2021
  • Received and staged deliveries using forklifts, cranes and pallet jacks.
  • Created templates and patterns used for different fabrication needs.
  • Kept work areas organized and clean to maximize productivity.
  • Completed standardized tests to assess quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Collaborated with quality control professionals and other assembly teams.
  • Used design drawings, schematics and manuals to put equipment and components together alone or as part of team.
  • Documented errors and quality issues for engineering department.
  • Utilized blueprints, sketches and instructions to construct parts and products.
  • Performed finishing work such as deburring, painting and polishing.

Service Technician

Hi-Tec Dairy
Allendale, MI
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Serviced robotic dairy systems.
  • Serviced and installed milking parlors.
  • Serviced hydraulic crowd gates.
  • Serviced vacuum pumps and systems.
  • Serviced electrical systems and failures.
  • Problem solving on robotic, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems from scratch.
  • The ability to find the root cause, and come up with a fix.
  • On call service weekly and weekends.
  • Provided technical support to customers over the phone and in person.
  • Maintained accurate records of service calls, repairs, and parts used.
  • Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.

Assistant Machinist

PiOptima
Zeeland, MI
03.2012 - 01.2014
  • Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
  • Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
  • Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.

Education

Machine Building Journeyman Certification - Machine Building

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Zeeland West High School
Zeeland, MI
05.2014

Skills

  • Parts Design - automation parts, and machine design
  • Technical Support Background
  • Cost Estimates - Raw material and purchased components
  • Issue Resolution/Troubleshooting
  • Technical Specification Updates
  • Machining Experience
  • Welding Understanding - MIG and TIG experience, along with schooling
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Computer Skills - Microsoft office, adobe, e-drawings STP viewing software
  • Team Building
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Purchasing
  • Raw material acquisition
  • Print reading
  • Material knowledge

Additional Information

  • Currently working on my PMI certification for project management.

Timeline

Purchasing Process Specialist

Specialty Tooling Systems
12.2022 - Current

Technical Specialist

JR Automation Technologies
04.2021 - 12.2022

Machine Builder

JR Automation Technologies
10.2015 - 04.2021

Service Technician

Hi-Tec Dairy
01.2014 - 09.2015

Assistant Machinist

PiOptima
03.2012 - 01.2014

Machine Building Journeyman Certification - Machine Building

Grand Rapids Community College

High School Diploma -

Zeeland West High School

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