John Olson
1402 L Ave Milford,IA
Summary
Results-driven individual with a strong focus on teamwork and communication. Very knowledgeable in training employees and maintaining high standards of quality control. Committed to improving efficiency and ensuring on-time delivery in a fast-paced production environment.
Proven ability to meet deadlines while collaborating with the design team and inside sales to achieve precise execution of custom gear orders and special requests.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nesting & Cutter
Lakeland Veridian
Spencer, IA
11.2017 - Current
- Trained and currently oversee new and current employees in nesting, cutting, and final inspection.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols in the cutting department.
- Consistently showcases attention to detail by meticulously inspecting all work before sending it on to the next stage of production.
- Met tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks and managing workload effectively to ensure on-time delivery.
- Collaborated with design team and inside sales team to ensure accurate execution of custom gear orders and special requests.
- Assists with the yearly plant physical inventory.
- Maximized material utilization by optimizing nesting layouts.
- Issues all raw cut fabric.
CNC Machinist
Tecton Industries
Spencer, IA
10.2004 - 11.2017
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints for accurate machining processes.
- Assisted in the training of new machinists.
- Helped implement and supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in 5S, improving set-up times by 25%.
- Participated in and monitored X-bar and R charts and focused on reducing defective parts per million(DPPM).
- Internal ISO auditor performing multiple audits throughout the year of our QMS.
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Set-up and operated CNC Lathes, Horizontal and Vertical Machining Centers, Machining Centers with pallet pool, and between center and centerless grinders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Okoboji High School
Milford, IA05-2004
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Availability
- Exceptional attendance
- Production planning
- Problem solving
- Quality control
- Familiar with 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen Lean tools/techniques
- Knowledge working in Epicor, Excel, Open Office, and basic computer knowledge
Timeline
Nesting & Cutter
Lakeland Veridian
11.2017 - Current
CNC Machinist
Tecton Industries
10.2004 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Okoboji High School