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Work History
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Connor Free

Buchanan,MI

Summary

Dependable Employee with attention to detail, work ethic, and desire to grow. Strong background and extensive experience in the manufacturing and production industry. Proven skills working both as a team player, and a leader in fast-paced, quality driven environments. Always ready to learn more, and set the bar high.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Paint Maker

NCP Coatings
Niles, Michigan
01.2025 - Current

Duties including producing state-of-the-art coating systems for the military, aerospace, forestry, and industrial industries such as polysiloxanes, nonskids, chemical agent resistant coatings, and 1K/2K products in a MIL-SPEC, ISO Certified facility.

  • Overseeing Paint Production department including responsibility of training new employees, troubleshooting and fixing equipment and machinery issues, general knowledge to troubleshoot and correct formulas, working alongside Quality Control department, record keeping, reporting directly to shift supervisor, and overall responsibility for department.
  • Operation of High Speed mixing equipment and machinery, precisely following formulas and measurements to ensure product quality.
  • Primary Emergency Response team member, responsible for responding to emergencies, weather, injuries, CPR and First Aid certified.

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
South Bend, IN
08.2014 - 11.2025
  • Operated in all departments including point-of-sale cashier, photo lab; operating print equipment, stocking and maintaining the store, as well as assisting in pharmacy during busy hours.

Mail Processing & Sales & Service Clerk

United States Postal Service
South Bend, Indiana
07.2018 - 01.2025
  • Working as a team member to ensure distribution of mail and packages are processed within a deadline daily.
  • Operation of various postal equipment, including inventory and record systems, sorting machinery, point of sale systems, computers, and scanners.
  • Staying up to date with knowledge and memory of all postal products and services to assist customer needs and maintain proper procedures.
  • Customer service including point of sale and handling cash transactions, as well as performing end-of-shift accounting deposits.

3rd Shift CNC Laser Lead, Operator

Crystal Industries
Elkhart, Indiana
03.2017 - 07.2018
  • Operation and familiarity of CNC Laser machines to precisely produce parts for the RV, Medical, Military, and Industrial industry.
  • Following blueprints, precise tolerances and specifications to ensure quality parts.
  • Responsible for operating and troubleshooting machinery, training new employees, working alongside Quality Control department, and reporting directly to shift supervisor.
  • Use of instruments such as micrometers, tape measurer, power tools such as handheld grinders, inventory systems, and slight use of CAD programming.

Shipping and Receiving

Welch Packaging
Elkhart, Indiana
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Operation of Forklift trucks to load completed orders onto trailers nightly
  • Use of Inventory Management Software

Pharmacy Technician

Meijer
Mishawaka, Indiana
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently for customers.
  • Operated pharmacy software systems for prescription management and billing tasks.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.

Machine Feeder

North American Forest Products
Edwardsburg, Michigan
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Operated machinery to feed wood materials into production lines.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient material flow.

Asset Protection Host

Walmart
South Bend, IN
06.2016 - 09.2016
  • Monitored store security systems to prevent theft and ensure safety.
  • Collaborated with team members to implement loss prevention strategies effectively.
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement on security-related issues and incidents.

Delivery Driver

Papa John's
South Bend, Indiana
11.2015 - 03.2016
  • Delivery to customers promptly
  • Completing general chores, housekeeping around store during downtime

Customer Service Associate

K-Mart Stores
Mishawaka, Indiana
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and transactions at retail location.
  • Receiving trailers and unloading, stocking merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

James Whitcomb Riley High School
South Bend
05-2014

Skills

Emergency Response Team, CPR and First Aid Certified, Forklift Truck Certified, Leadership And Supervision, Experience in ISO Quality Certified Facility

References

Jared Vargas, Supervisor

(574) 250-7237

Jacob Sams, Lead

(269) 332-6479

Claude Shedrick, Coworker

(269) 259-8990

Tyler Crocker, Coworker

(269) 240-6356

Austin Castillo, Coworker

(574) 666-3368

Timeline

Lead Paint Maker

NCP Coatings
01.2025 - Current

Mail Processing & Sales & Service Clerk

United States Postal Service
07.2018 - 01.2025

Shipping and Receiving

Welch Packaging
06.2017 - 08.2017

3rd Shift CNC Laser Lead, Operator

Crystal Industries
03.2017 - 07.2018

Pharmacy Technician

Meijer
01.2017 - 03.2017

Machine Feeder

North American Forest Products
11.2016 - 01.2017

Asset Protection Host

Walmart
06.2016 - 09.2016

Delivery Driver

Papa John's
11.2015 - 03.2016

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
08.2014 - 11.2025

Customer Service Associate

K-Mart Stores
06.2014 - 08.2014

High School Diploma -

James Whitcomb Riley High School
Connor Free