Eric Gentry
Senior Machinist
Swartz Creek,MI
Summary
Adept at optimizing workflows and enhancing team productivity, I spearheaded initiatives at Trialon Corporation that significantly improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. My leadership and problem-solving skills, coupled with expertise in workplace safety and staff supervision, drove notable achievements in project completion and employee development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Supervisor
Trialon Corporation
Auburn Hills, Michigan
03.2018 - 10.2024
- Maintained clean, organized workspaces for optimal functionality and employee safety.
- Built and designed large fixtures to test specific products.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of fabrication, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Managed team of eight employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
- Provided ongoing training opportunities to keep staff up-to-date on best practices in their respective roles, resulting in improved overall performance ratings across the board.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Fostered a positive working environment by actively engaging in team-building activities, promoting open communication channels, and recognizing individual achievements.
- Promoted culture focused on encouraging staff to develop skills and abilities.
- Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills and advance within the company, increasing overall productivity and team performance.
- Achieved consistent on-time completion of projects by effectively delegating tasks and setting clear expectations for team members.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Oversaw daily operational performance of Fabrication team.
- Built relationships with current customers to maintain goodwill and gain additional business.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication, promoting a cohesive organizational culture focused on achieving common goals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing improvements based on feedback.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
Lead Machinist
New Technologies, Inc
Holly, MI
01.1994 - 03.2018
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying inefficiencies within production processes and proposing solutions for improvement.
- Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to manufacturing standards.
- Established a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and promoting awareness among team members.
- Enhanced team productivity, providing guidance and training to junior machinists on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Played an instrumental role in transitioning from manual machines to CNC machinery improving overall operational efficiency.
- Maintained equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and followed manufacturer's instructions.
- Optimized tooling usage through careful monitoring of wear patterns and timely replacements when necessary.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, applying technical expertise to resolve problems efficiently without compromising quality or deadlines.
- Operated and performed minor repairs on various types of manual and automated equipment.
- Collaborated with engineers for design improvements, resulting in reduced material waste and optimized production processes.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, adjusting machining techniques as needed to meet specifications.
- Studied blueprints or layouts on workpieces to determine sequence of operations and finished dimensions of workpieces.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing new machining techniques and processes.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 05.2001 -
Skills
Stockroom Organization
Customer Service
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Leadership skills
Workplace Safety
Problem Resolution
Staff Supervision
Workflow Optimization
Reasoning
Decisiveness
Multi-tasking mastery
Employee Engagement
Timeline
Department Supervisor
Trialon Corporation
03.2018 - 10.2024
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University
05.2001 -
Lead Machinist
New Technologies, Inc
01.1994 - 03.2018
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