Gaston Gonzalez
Marshalltown,IA
Summary
Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ROLOC Operator
3M
Ames, IA
06.2019 - Current
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings
- Keep records of adhesion testing
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Machine Operator
3M
Brookings, SD
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional medical products
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Manually set up machinery
Mold Technician
Falcon Plastics
Brookings, SD
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked in team of technicians in quickly changing environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company processes.
- Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
- Observed manufacturer instructions when operating plastic molding and casting machines to optimize quality.
- Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Checked over casting machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.
Construction Worker
Lasting Impressions Concrete
Brookings, SD
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
Machine Operator
Falcon Plastics
Brookings, SD
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Construction Worker
Bowes Construction
Brookings, SD
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
Welder
AGCO
Jackson, MN
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
Welder
Sanborn Manufacturing
Springfield, MN
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Student
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
Welder
Sanborn Manufacturing
Springfield, MN
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls SD05.2023
High School Diploma -
Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown,IA05.2010
Skills
- Tool operation
- Production work
- Production procedures
- Equipment operation
Timeline
ROLOC Operator
3M
06.2019 - Current
Machine Operator
3M
06.2016 - 05.2019
Mold Technician
Falcon Plastics
12.2015 - 05.2016
Construction Worker
Lasting Impressions Concrete
04.2015 - 11.2015
Machine Operator
Falcon Plastics
12.2014 - 03.2015
Construction Worker
Bowes Construction
07.2014 - 11.2014
Welder
AGCO
03.2014 - 06.2014
Welder
Sanborn Manufacturing
09.2013 - 02.2014
Student
South Dakota State University
01.2013 - 08.2013
Welder
Sanborn Manufacturing
06.2012 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Southeast Technical College
High School Diploma -
Marshalltown High School
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