Donald Vigar
Buffalo,MO
Summary
Focused Army veteran with knowledge and skills needed to implement efficient procedures to lead and mentor peers. Background working in all kinds of conditions and handling multiple duties simultaneously.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Combat Engineer
U.S. Army
Joint Base Lewis McCord, Washington
01.2013 - 10.2020
- Directed installation and removal of minefields in training operations areas, often working under time constraints and in volatile geographic areas.
- Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
- Contributed to strategic planning meetings, offering engineering solutions for operational challenges.
Machinist
John Deere Reman
Springfield, MO
06.2024 - Current
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Followed instructions to ensure all cylinder heads were machined and built to engineering and quality standards.
Disassembler
John Deere Reman
Springfield, MO
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Reduced waste generation through meticulous separation and sorting of reusable components.
- Supported quality control efforts by inspecting recovered components for potential reuse or refurbishment.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely processing of incoming materials for efficient workflow management.
- Adhered to safety protocols during all disassembly tasks, maintaining a clean and hazard-free workspace.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining strict quality standards throughout the disassembly process.
Pump and Motor Mechanic
John Deere Reman
Springfield, MO
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Safely installed hydraulic pumps and motors onto the test stand for diagnostic testing once fully assembled.
- Installed and removed all pressurized hydraulic lines with zero safety incidents.
- Used hand tools to install all fittings, hoses, and to make adjustments to bring the pump and/or motor into the specifications listed by the Engineer.
- Always met daily and quarterly quotas.
Assembler
John Deere Reman
Springfield, MO
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components in a timely manner and accurately.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team's overall success.
- Reduced assembly errors by following detailed instructions and blueprints for each project.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas while maintaining exceptional quality standards in all completed assemblies.
Education
Associate - Gunsmithing
Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZHigh School Diploma -
Odyssey Academy
Rochester, NY07.2011
Skills
- Training program development
- Team management
- Communications
- Mission Objective Accomplishment
- Training Programs
- Safety Training
- Briefing leadership
- Maintaining equipment
- Supervision
- First Aid/CPR
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Leadership Development
- Assessing risks
- Identifying hazards
- Problem resolution
- Corrective action recommendations
Timeline
Machinist
John Deere Reman
06.2024 - Current
Disassembler
John Deere Reman
11.2023 - 06.2024
Pump and Motor Mechanic
John Deere Reman
11.2022 - 10.2023
Assembler
John Deere Reman
10.2021 - 11.2022
Combat Engineer
U.S. Army
01.2013 - 10.2020
Associate - Gunsmithing
Sonoran Desert Institute
High School Diploma -
Odyssey Academy