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Work History
Education
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Eli Mercado

Aurora,CO

Summary

Hardworking and very reliable individual with knowledge of multiple machines and work areas from shipping to machining and fabrication, with strong abilities in manufacturing. Eager to learn what I do not know and better what I do know. Mastercam certified and have some Gibbs knowledge. Looking forward to working for a great company where I can grow my skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Tecomet Boulder
01.2022 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
  • Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.

Lead Machinist

PCS Furguson
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Planned machining by studying work orders, batch record, materials, specifications, reference, locations of surfaces and machining parameters.
  • Provided job training and monitored performance of team members.
  • Maintained equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and followed manufacturer's instructions.
  • Studied blueprints or layouts on workpieces to determine sequence of operations and finished dimensions of workpieces.
  • Operated and performed minor repairs on various types of manual and automated equipment.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.

Machining Manager

Trifecta Medical llc
08.2017 - 11.2020
  • Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions setup machines properly and meet deadlines.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Utilized JobBoss to compile data gathered from various job stations.
  • Work closely with customers to make sure implants and instruments fit properly in new designs and make adjustments as needed
  • Maintain machines to work properly and change parts to maintain operating conditions

Lead Machinist

Reata Engineering
06.2014 - 08.2017
  • Documented actions by completing production and quality logs.
  • Planned product inventory by checking materials to determine the amount available and anticipated needed materials.
  • Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
  • Supported quality department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes.
  • Utilized Job boss to compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Earned certification in GD&T.
  • Used various measuring tools such as; calipers, micrometers, highth, pin, block, and thread gages, optical comparator and cmm to fill out IPIC charts

Machinist

Promet
03.2011 - 06.2014
  • Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
  • Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
  • Designed detailed preventive maintenance schedules to enhance tool performance.
  • Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
  • Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.
  • Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components.
  • Programmed set up and operated cnc punch
  • Helped Operate press break when needed
  • Load and unload delivery trucks using various types of forklifts

Education

GED -

Aurora Public Schools
Aurora, CO

Skills

  • Managerial experience
  • Machining familiarity
  • Skilled manager
  • Manager coaching and training
  • Skilled Mori, Robo, Haas, Mazak, Hurco Operator
  • GD&T Certified

Timeline

Production Manager

Tecomet Boulder
01.2022 - Current

Lead Machinist

PCS Furguson
01.2021 - 01.2022

Machining Manager

Trifecta Medical llc
08.2017 - 11.2020

Lead Machinist

Reata Engineering
06.2014 - 08.2017

Machinist

Promet
03.2011 - 06.2014

GED -

Aurora Public Schools
Eli Mercado