Curtis Hackleman
Greenfield,IN
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Indiana Automotive Fasteners, adept in furnace operation and temperature control. Demonstrated ability to enhance product quality and workplace safety through proactive maintenance and teamwork. Skilled in metallurgical practices and problem-solving, significantly reducing equipment downtime while maintaining continuous improvement initiatives.
Professional technician with practical experience in heat treatment processes, including annealing, tempering, and hardening. Skilled in operating and maintaining heat treatment equipment, ensuring precise temperature control and compliance with safety standards. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving optimal results, adaptable to changing project needs. Known for reliability, technical competence, and results-driven approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Heat Treatment Support
Indiana Automotive Fasteners
08.2012 - Current
- Met production targets by efficiently setting up equipment.
- Ensured workplace safety by adhering to company policies and guidelines regarding personal protective equipment.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting efficient operations and employee safety.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance on furnaces, quench tanks, and other heat-treating machinery.
- Evaluated materials prior to heat treating to assess quality and presence of desired characteristics.
- Checked and adjusted controls to achieve necessary temperatures and heating times.
- Collaborated with Quality Control to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Mastered various heat treating techniques such as hardening, tempering, annealing, and stress relieving for diverse metals.
- Documented defects and reported conformance issues to supervisor.
- Enhanced product quality by monitoring and adjusting furnace temperature and atmosphere controls during heat treatment processes.
Material Handler
Indiana Automotive Fasteners
06.2008 - 08.2012
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and procedures.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Quality Control Inspector
Indiana Automotive Fasteners
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management resolutions.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Performed visual inspections and tests where appropriate.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Plumber
Roto-Rooter
05.2003 - 07.2004
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Completed projects within budget constraints by accurately estimating material costs and labor hours.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Operated drills, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and torches to perform tasks.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, and determine project estimation costs.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
Machine Operator
Rexam Metalizing
03.2000 - 05.2003
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of projects.
- Operated and controlled metalizing vacuum chamber, and coating equipment.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Hancock
Charlottesville, IN07-1995
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Metallurgical Knowledge
- Hardness Testing
- Heat treatment processes
- Temperature Control
- Furnace operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Timeline
Heat Treatment Support
Indiana Automotive Fasteners
08.2012 - Current
Material Handler
Indiana Automotive Fasteners
06.2008 - 08.2012
Quality Control Inspector
Indiana Automotive Fasteners
08.2004 - 06.2008
Plumber
Roto-Rooter
05.2003 - 07.2004
Machine Operator
Rexam Metalizing
03.2000 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Eastern Hancock
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