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James Hartzell

Pekin,IL

Summary

Proficient CNC Brake Press Operator along with 30 years of experience working on large scope custom projects. Skilled in operating diverse equipment with speed and efficiency. Self-starter with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control of all parts fabricated. Dedicated safety liaison focused on employee safety and machine operating efficiency. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Raw Material Supervisor

Liberty
08.2025 - Current
  • Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
  • Understood common material delivery methods using automated vehicles, conveyor belts and rail-guided distribution systems and determined best strategy for products.
  • Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Coordinated project workflows for departments.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.

Manager of 2nd Shift\ Brake Press Operator

Metal Fabricators of St. Louis
03.1997 - 07.2025

Brake press set up operator

Laser set up operator

Development of new parts

Blueprint reading

Work with tight tolerances

Work closely with programmers and engineers

Familiar with using standard measuring equipment

Quality inspection

Training new employees on various machinery

Decision maker

Operate lifting equipment, including cranes, hoists, forklifts, and safety lifting and moving parts.

Machine Operator

Nordyne Inc.
01.1988 - 03.1997

Group Leader

Assembly Line

Forklift operator

Quality Control

Fabrication

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Sanford-Brown College
Fenton, MO
01-2016

High School Diploma -

Mehlville High School
Mehlville MO
05-1988

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Cost reduction
  • Development of new parts
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Workpiece inspection
  • Metal fabrication
  • Job planning
  • Machine calibration
  • Waste minimization
  • Certified in operating overhead cranes and forklifts

Timeline

Raw Material Supervisor

Liberty
08.2025 - Current

Manager of 2nd Shift\ Brake Press Operator

Metal Fabricators of St. Louis
03.1997 - 07.2025

Machine Operator

Nordyne Inc.
01.1988 - 03.1997

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Sanford-Brown College

High School Diploma -

Mehlville High School