Christopher Yanke
Fond Du Lac,WI
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated individual eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase value. Skilled in operating a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment for both indoors and outdoors. Have experience with farming and field work.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Fives Giddings & Lewis
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Fed raw material and parts to keep machines running and production efficient.
- Loaded and unloaded parts, replaced tooling, adjusted tools and inspected parts according to blueprint specifications and quality document requirements.
CNC Machinist
Toolcraft Machining
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines. Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
CMM Operator
Mercury Marine
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production. Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces. Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
CNC Machinist
JD Laser
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders. Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines. Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications. Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
Prod. Supervisor
Manchester Group
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities. Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands. Setup, operate and program Mazak Lathes.
CNC Machinist
Trade Tech Inc
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications. Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders. Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Set up / Operator
Kondex Corp
01.2005 - 08.2008
- Fed raw materials into machines. Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints. Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings. Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
Lead Person
Weasler Eng
11.1993 - 06.2002
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties. Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues. Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service. Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals. Positioned as go-to person for up to 8 staff members, troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly. Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.
Education
IT-Program Developer
Moraine Park Technical College
West Bend, WISkills
- Problem Solving
- CNC Programming
- Machine set up
- Precision machining
- Machine Calibration
- Run farm machinery
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Fives Giddings & Lewis
04.2022 - 12.2024
CNC Machinist
Toolcraft Machining
04.2021 - 04.2022
CMM Operator
Mercury Marine
08.2018 - 04.2021
CNC Machinist
JD Laser
08.2016 - 08.2018
Prod. Supervisor
Manchester Group
11.2014 - 02.2016
CNC Machinist
Trade Tech Inc
11.2014 - 02.2016
Set up / Operator
Kondex Corp
01.2005 - 08.2008
Lead Person
Weasler Eng
11.1993 - 06.2002
IT-Program Developer
Moraine Park Technical College