Desired Job Title
Machine OperatorWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Newmarket, IA
Open to relocation: No
Eric Randall
Newmarket,IA
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented machine operator with strong work ethic and troubleshooting skills. Proven ability to perform quality checks and lead teams to ensure operational excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Machined crankshafts to meet company specifications.
- Change inserts in tooling.
- Change tooling in machines and ensure proper size after tooling change.
- Perform quality checks and adjust machine to ensure proper size.
- Rework nonconforming crankshafts.
- Team leader work.
Wind Turbine Technician II
Vestas American Wind Technology
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Inspected equipment, structures, and materials to identify causes of errors and defects, ensuring reliability and safety. Serviced, repaired, adjusted, and tested mechanical machines and devices, maintaining optimal operational performance.
- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Submitting paperwork such as daily reports like EOD, LOTO, JSA, CIR.
- Follow all assigned environmental, health, and safety procedures.
- Promoted from Skyclimbers Tech I to Vestas Tech II in June 2022.
- Two courses of continuing education in Portland, OR. in July 2021 service-D and January 2023 service-C LOTO 2 certified.
Machine Operator
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Machined crankcases to meet company specifications, ensuring quality and consistency in production.
- Change inserts in tooling.
- Set up drills and taps in tool holders for machines.
- Enter data for tooling in the computer for tracking.
- Miscellaneous duties as directed to ensure company safety and quality.
- Self-directed tasks to complete all of the above.
Utility Operator
Parker Hannifan
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Mandrel blowout and test. Set up a machine to remove mandrel and pressure test hydraulic hose.
- Wire winder. Set up and operate machine to combine wires to make braid for hydraulic hose. diagnose equipment and machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments and or repairs.
Assembly Set up & Operate
NSK
09.2000 - 01.2018
- Run bearing assembly machine along factory and quality standards. Diagnosis and repair minor issues. Adjust machine as necessary.
- Trained co-workers to run assembly lines.
- Proactively schedule and perform preventative maintenance.
- In QA for 2 years
- Transferred to NSK Clarinda, IA from NSK ANN Arbor, MI.
Education
Electro-Mechanical Technician - Manufacturing
IWCC
Clarinda, IA08-2020
Skills
- Machinery operation
- Machine troubleshooting
- Precision measurement
- Hand and power tools
- Preventative maintenance
- Precision measuring
- Hand and power tools
- Blueprint interpretation
- Machine troubleshooting
Timeline
Machine Operator
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
06.2023 - 09.2023
Wind Turbine Technician II
Vestas American Wind Technology
07.2021 - 03.2023
Machine Operator
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
03.2019 - 03.2021
Utility Operator
Parker Hannifan
02.2018 - 12.2018
Assembly Set up & Operate
NSK
09.2000 - 01.2018
Electro-Mechanical Technician - Manufacturing
IWCC