Jason Addison
Brainerd,MN
Summary
Skilled manufacturing professional with over 20 years of experience in equipment setup, machine operation, and quality control across various industries. Proficient in multiple welding techniques, metalworking processes, and equipment maintenance. Strong track record of maintaining high standards of precision, safety, and efficiency in demanding production environments. Manufacturing professional with extensive hands-on experience in machine operation, setup, and maintenance. Known for keen attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing production needs. Highly collaborative and results-focused, consistently ensuring operational efficiency and quality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator/Welder Cell Lead
Pequot Manufacturing
10.2010 - Current
- Set up and operated brake presses and insert presses
- Performed TIG, MIG, and spot welding, plasma cutting, and led welding cells
- Conducted robotic welding and broaching of gun barrels
- Operated grinders and polishers, including straight liners and rotary brushes
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Production Technician
CED Manufacturing
06.2006 - 01.2010
- Assembled and built minnow tanks, completing parts assembly and electrical wiring
- Conducted pin striping and sticker application, ensuring quality and consistency
- Delivered and provided maintenance for bait tanks at client sites
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing equipment usage.
Press Assistant
Bang Printing
11.2005 - 06.2006
- Assisted in press setup and operation, supporting book manufacturing processes
- Managed paper feed to press, ensuring continuous workflow
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
Polisher/Grinder
Keystone Automotive
07.2004 - 11.2005
- Polished and ground bumpers to specification for quality automotive finishes
- Achieved consistent results by following standard operating procedures for each polishing assignment.
Punch Press Operator
Clow Stamping
06.1999 - 07.2002
- Operated and set up punch presses, ensuring accuracy in parts production
- Gauged, calibrated, and de-burred parts for high-quality output
- Optimized material usage, accurately measuring raw materials before processing through the punch press machine.
- Ensured high-quality output by performing regular inspections of punched parts for any defects or issues.
Education
Diploma -
Brainerd High School
Brainerd, MN01.1998
Skills
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- Spot welding
- Robotic welding
- Brake presses operation
- Insert presses operation
- Grinders operation
- Polishers operation
- Plasma cutting
- Broaching
- Deburring
- Electrical wiring
- Parts assembly
- Calibration
- Workplace Safety
- Inspection
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Machinery Operation
Training
- Leadership Essentials, January 2022
- Programming Robotic Welding Training, August 2019
- Introductory Xpert & Xact Press Operator Training (Course 730), October 2018
- Measurement, Materials, & Safety, August 2018
- Haeger Insert Press Training, Februrary 2018
- Accelerating Worker Performance, January 2018
- Welding Symbol Course, December 2016
Timeline
Machine Operator/Welder Cell Lead
Pequot Manufacturing
10.2010 - Current
Production Technician
CED Manufacturing
06.2006 - 01.2010
Press Assistant
Bang Printing
11.2005 - 06.2006
Polisher/Grinder
Keystone Automotive
07.2004 - 11.2005
Punch Press Operator
Clow Stamping
06.1999 - 07.2002
Diploma -
Brainerd High School
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