Jeffrey Valentine
Spiceland,IN
Summary
- Proficient department manager/machine operator delivering encouragement and feedback to help employees be successful. Energetic professional with great poise. Well-trained in Swiss lathe and time management skills to multi-task while working within deadlines and time constraints. Offering 10 years of hands-on experience in Swiss, Lathe and Mill operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager
TOMZ Corporation
Knightstown, IN
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
CNC Lathe Operator
Top-Flight Machine Tool
Plainville, CT
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Maintained CNC lathe via established preventive maintenance schedules.
- Prepared and set up machine systems for daily operation and adhered to production goals.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Adhered to safety procedures and regulations during CNC lathe operations.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Identified and replaced broken or worn tools and made tool offsets.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
Machine Operator
Swissturn Usa
02.2008 - 06.2009
- Operated 6 Star swiss style lathe with bar feeders.
- Working nights
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
CNC Team Lead / Second Shift
GTC Machining
3555 Developers Rd Indianapolis
05.2023 - Current
- Established best practices for tooling selection based on job requirements, resulting in reduced setup times.
- Streamlined communication between departments to ensure smooth operation and timely completion of projects.
- Collaborated closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues quickly, minimizing disruption to production schedules.
- Achieved high-quality results by enforcing strict quality control measures in all aspects of production.
- Improved CNC team efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and procedures.
- Increased overall productivity of the team with thorough training and skill development programs.
- Managed multiple high-priority tasks, ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
- Achieved consistent on-time delivery of products through effective project management skills.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance checks on CNC machines and equipment.
- Resolved conflicts within the team diplomatically, maintaining a cohesive working environment.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
Education
Newmilford High School
New Milford, CTSkills
- Motivational Leadership
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Train Employees
- Quality Standards
- Goals and Performance
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Meetings
Timeline
CNC Team Lead / Second Shift
GTC Machining
05.2023 - Current
Department Manager
TOMZ Corporation
07.2019 - 05.2023
CNC Lathe Operator
Top-Flight Machine Tool
12.2017 - 07.2019
Machine Operator
Swissturn Usa
02.2008 - 06.2009
Newmilford High School