Jacob Meyer
Manitowoc,WI
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Lead 2
Broadwind Heavy Fabrication
Manitowoc, WI
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
- Managed team schedules, department projects and quality assurance.
- Supervised existing employees and recruited, interviewed and hired new ones.
- Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices.
- Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Maintained proper inventory levels.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated 8 hourly employees.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
- Coordinated schedules and reviewed work performance for staff.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
Press Technician
Ammo Inc
Manitowoc, WI
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Prevented excess waste of product or components by performing frequent inspections.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
- Facilitated manufacture of ammunition casings by installing, maintaining, and repairing 12 stage draw press machines.
- Operated draw presses by maintaining proper speeds and adjustments to deliver quality product and production rates.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
CNC Machine Operator
Manitowoc Tool & Machining
Manitowoc, WI
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Verified appropriate product lubrication and cooling throughout machine operation.
Insulation Installer
City Wide Insulation
DePere, WI
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Climbed ladders, worked with hand tools, drills, pumps and other hand-held and electrical equipment necessary for installing insulation.
- Worked with variety of insulation material types in residential and commercial settings.
- Maintained high standard of clean-up before leaving job sites, completing necessary touch-up work and clean-up to avoid leaving property owners to deal with dust or debris.
- Documented daily work times and type and quantity of unused materials.
- Installed ventilation and other necessary products in homes, working in attics, basements and crawlspaces and achieving structural integrity in tight or hard-to-reach spaces.
- Completed can foaming and caulking as necessary around windows, doors and other features, exercising good judgement and caution in avoiding excess foam application in any area.
- Applied and handled insulating products such as foam, fiberglass, and cloth with mud.
- Assessed project scope, material requirements and blueprints to gain valid understanding of project details.
- Cut, formed and arranged insulation to promote efficiency of materials for each project.
- Identified ideal insulation materials, installation methods and supply requirements to meet project needs.
- Cultivated safety and efficiency at each work site by identifying potential hazards and promoting workplace safety to all team members.
- Determined required properties for each installation and chose optimal materials to meet demands.
- Efficiently coordinated with teams of other tradesmen on large scale projects.
- Commended by management for continuous punctuality and superior performance.
- Read and understood blueprints and technical specifications for insulation installation.
- Protected team members and building users from harm by adhering to strict asbestos remediation procedures when locating, removing and sealing off old insulation.
- Filled tight spaces like attics and walls with loose or foam insulation materials based on building code standards.
General Laborer
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co
Manitowoc, WI
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Performed thorough quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Participated in safety seminars.
- Transported heavy materials using tugs, hand trucks and pallet jacks throughout work zone.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Operated forklift to load and unload materials and equipment on trucks.
- Handled supply and equipment inventories and distribution for workers.
- Followed written instructions to construct various types of equipment.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Sanitation Lead
Cher-Make
Manitowoc, WI
03.2002 - 08.2011
- Stored chemicals in compliance with OSHA/HACCP regulations.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Delegated assignments and verified work quality and completion according to facility and regulatory standards.
- Led training in sanitation and cleaning practices.
- Supervised and directed daily work of team of 13 sanitation personnel.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Education
HSED - General Studies
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI02.2002
Skills
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Team Player
- Attention to Detail
- Safety-First Mentality
- Punctual and Dependable
- Verbal Communication
- Problem Solving
- Forklift Certification
- Blueprints and Specifications
Timeline
Department Lead 2
Broadwind Heavy Fabrication
11.2019 - 05.2022
Press Technician
Ammo Inc
01.2018 - 03.2020
CNC Machine Operator
Manitowoc Tool & Machining
10.2017 - 01.2018
Insulation Installer
City Wide Insulation
10.2013 - 10.2017
General Laborer
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co
08.2011 - 10.2013
Sanitation Lead
Cher-Make
03.2002 - 08.2011
HSED - General Studies
Lakeshore Technical College
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