Curtis Springer
St. Helens,Oregon
Summary
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Experience in high-volume assembly line production. Dedicated to rigorous inspection with commitment to follow-through and preventive maintenance. Knowledgeable in use of equipment and tools.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Pacific Stainless Products Inc.
09.2021 - 02.2025
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Responsible for training new operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Business Owner/Operator
Curt's Classics Auto Repair
01.1987 - 08.2008
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Received and logged incoming parts orders.
- Trained employees to use and maintain equipment safely and according to manufacturers recommended schedules.
- Distributed ordered components to appropriate technicians to complete repairs.
- Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools to maximize reliability.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by prioritizing client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
Warehouse Associate
Personnel Source
07.2000 - 07.2008
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Operated forklifts to transfer inventory to and from target destinations.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
- Recorded daily incoming delivery information and obtained vendor signature on delivery tickets.
Antique Auto Restoration Technician
Aphis Ready Mix Inc.
12.1995 - 12.1996
- Researched antique cars to be sure period correct parts and hardware are used.
- Sourced hard to find vintage parts.
- Fabricated or outsourced manufacturing of nonexistent parts.
- Operated and maintained two company vehicles.
- Repaired and assembled antique automobiles.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Received and logged incoming parts orders.
- Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools to maximize reliability.
- Welded and finished body pieces on repairs with great skill and accuracy.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Production Operator
Shin-Etsu Handotai America Inc.
03.1995 - 01.1996
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Took part in company-offered training sessions to improve skills and knowledge.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
- Managed inventory control and entered results into data system.
Production Operator
Hewlett-Packard Inc
08.1990 - 08.1995
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Took part in company-offered training sessions to improve skills and knowledge.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
- Participated in daily production meetings.
- Took on electronic technician position. Built and maintained automated assembly lines.
Education
GED -
Clark College
Vancouver, WA08.1990
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Machinery Operation
- Workplace safety
- Machine troubleshooting
- Deburring skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Manufacturing experience
- Machinery cleaning
Timeline
Machine Operator
Pacific Stainless Products Inc.
09.2021 - 02.2025
Warehouse Associate
Personnel Source
07.2000 - 07.2008
Antique Auto Restoration Technician
Aphis Ready Mix Inc.
12.1995 - 12.1996
Production Operator
Shin-Etsu Handotai America Inc.
03.1995 - 01.1996
Production Operator
Hewlett-Packard Inc
08.1990 - 08.1995
Business Owner/Operator
Curt's Classics Auto Repair
01.1987 - 08.2008
GED -
Clark College
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