Jeffrey Yates
Waite Park,MN
Summary
Production and Automation Technician with 10+ years of experience operating automated manufacturing lines. Skilled in machine operation, fault detection, autonomous maintenance, and quality inspection including CMM operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMM Technician / Quality Engineering Technician
Arctic Cat
Thief River Falls, MN
11.2025 - Current
- Conduct dimensional inspections using CMM systems
- Verify product compliance with GD&T
- Record inspection data and assist with root cause analysis
- Maintain inspection and calibration documentation
Senior Filler Operator
Byrne Dairy
Syracuse, NY
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Operated automated filling and packaging equipment
- Responded to alarms and faults
- Performed autonomous maintenance
- Recorded production and quality data
- Operated filling machines for dairy products in a fast-paced production environment.
- Monitored product quality and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to prevent operational issues.
Shop Manager
Renaissance Faire
Bristol, WI
07.2006 - 07.2023
- Managed daily operations and inventory
- Supervised staff
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards
- Oversaw inventory management and restocking of period-themed merchandise.
- Guided team to consistently achieve daily, weekly and monthly production goals.
Machine Operator
Specialty Tapes
Racine, Wisconsin
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated machinery to mix and package paint products efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and basic repairs.
- Trained new employees on safe machine operation and company procedures.
- Documented production data accurately for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking raw materials and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
Machine Operator
Rust-Oleum
Wisconsin
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Operated automated production machinery
- Performed basic troubleshooting
- Conducted quality checks
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway Community College
Skills
- Automated Machine Operation
- Production Line Monitoring
- Fault Detection & Recovery
- Autonomous Maintenance
- Machine Setup & Changeovers
- Quality Inspection & Documentation
- CMM Operation
- GMP & Safety Compliance
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Stationary Engineer’s License
- MECP Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
Timeline
CMM Technician / Quality Engineering Technician
Arctic Cat
11.2025 - Current
Senior Filler Operator
Byrne Dairy
02.2023 - 06.2025
Machine Operator
Specialty Tapes
01.2022 - 01.2023
Machine Operator
Rust-Oleum
09.2019 - 06.2022
Shop Manager
Renaissance Faire
07.2006 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Gateway Community College