John Schouten
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Adept at quality assessment and problem-solving, I leveraged these skills at Rivian Automotive to enhance production efficiency and product integrity. My proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong mechanical aptitude drove notable improvements in workflow, achieving a significant reduction in quality issues. My approach prioritizes safety and innovation, consistently exceeding employer expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member R1 Trim 2
Rivian Automotive
Normal, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Reading and preforming the steps listed in the job element sheet (JES)
- Picking and installing the correct lineside parts within the allotted tac time
- Verifying parts are sequenced correctly and match build vin
- Making small adjustments or repairs to ensure workflow and quality of product
- Reporting quality issues to the appropriate personnel
Team Member New Model Launch Operations
Rivian Automotive
Normal, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Assigned to cover R1 Trim 1A and R1 Trim 1B for the Peregrine launch
- Traveling between Normal IL
- And Irvine CA
- To receive hands on training for the peregrine build at an accelerated peace
- Assisted in the development of the process and training material
- Trained all team members and team leads on all process changes, new parts, and material using training bucks
- Writing and adjusting new Job Element Sheets (JES’s)
- Responsible for escalating any concerns to the appropriate leadership during the Manufacturing Validation Builds (MVB)
Team Member EDV Chassis 3
Rivian Automotive
Normal, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Assist in the production and assembly of the Amazon electric delivery van (EDV) Chassis
- Followed (JES) instructions to correctly pick and install lineside parts within tac time
- Became a level 4 team member in every station on Chassis 3 including Sub stations
- Made lineside repairs to ensure workflow and quality of product
- Trained new team members on process, quality, and safety standards
- As a Chassis 3 expert traveled to Irvine CA
- With Chassis team leads to assist with Chinook build
- Volunteered and provided support in R1 and EDV lines in multiple departments throughout the plant
Warehouse Lead
Bailey's Furniture
Fairbanks, AK
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted customers with loading and or delivering and assembling merchandise
- Moving, stocking, receiving, and packing outbound warehouse product
- Assists in inventory level maintenance and inventory counts
- Operates warehouse equipment as needed to complete tasks
- Responsible for following warehouse safety regulations
Drill Sampling Technician
Ground Truth Exploration
Fairbanks, AK
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked as part of the Mineral Exploration Drill Team, in close collaboration with the Driller, Assistant Driller and Drill Support Staff
- Received the rock chip sample in thoroughly cleaned equipment while diligently following procedures to accurately process the sample
- Logged and organized accurate and thorough data for each sample collected in systemic intervals
- Responsible for keeping equipment in good condition
- Reported and replaced any damaged or worn-out equipment to maintain a high quality of sample integrity
- Assisted with the packing, setup, and relocation of all drill and sampling gear between sites in a safe manner
Production associate
Denso DMMI
Battle Creek, MI
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Manufactured and assembled automotive parts at a pace that met or exceeded hourly rate requirements
- Visually and physically tested each product to ensure quality assurance
- Identified and resolved problems with robots and other machinery
- Communicated with other departments to ensure shipments would be sent on time
- Maintained a safe and clean work area
Technician
Don Owen tire
Bloomington, IL
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Assisting customers with questions and concerns with a professional and courteous attitude
- Responsible for reading technical data sheets to confirm or dispute mechanical issues through a series of troubleshooting tests
- Performing service and pre service checks for many makes and models of vehicles
- Conduct scheduled services to automotive as well as farm and agriculture machinery
- Test and visually inspect vehicle engine, suspension, drivetrain, and braking systems for any mechanical or safety concerns
- Properly mount, dismount, and balance wheels and tires using multiple machines
- Locating and repairing damage to tires using proper safety guidelines
- Receive, inventory, and stock tires and other parts in warehouse cording to size and type correctly in a timely manner
- Required to maintain and practice all duties within OSHA safety guidelines
Material Handler/Test and Assembly
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Otsego, MI
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Loaded/unloaded parts and other materials in the warehouse supermarket using scanners, carts, and label makers
- Responsible for matching part numbers and locations assuring each assembler has the correct part and quantity of necessary parts in a timely manner
- Responsible for building numerous bodies with complex parts and accessories which requires specialty tools and installation of electrical as well as mechanical Hardware
- Each Assembler is also in charge of running Quality Assurance testing on every part built
- If a part fails to meet the desired standard, the assembler, is then responsible for troubleshooting and correcting the problem in a high pace situation
Saw Room Operator/Truck Loader
Broad Building Supply
Columbia, MO
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Determined saw and cutting procedures according to quality assurance technical schematics (QATS) or supervisor’s instructions
- Read blueprints to know what to adjust machine speed and tensions to for each job or to determine if manual cutting or machining was necessary
- Responsible for collecting and sorting all material in large warehouse areas using's forklifts to move, organize, and maintain material as well as load trucks with finished products
- Inspected material for imperfections and scraped when necessary
- Replaced defective or worn blades as well as other machining tools with appropriate (PPE) personal protective equipment
- Maintained and operated all equipment according to safety specifications
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
US Army
08.2010 - 10.2013
- Maintained wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment systems
- Inspected, serviced, maintained, replaced, adjusted and tested military issued wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, subsystems, and components
- Serviced automotive electrical systems including wiring harness and starting and charging systems
- Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations
- Ran wheeled vehicle shop unsupervised while delegating necessary tasks accordingly
- Maintained accountability of all vehicles, personal and, equipment while ensuring all mechanical and maintenance records were documented and kept up to date
Education
91B - AIT
U.S Army
08-2010
High School Diploma -
Smith Cotton High School
Sedalia, MO05-2008
Welding - Welding
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MOSkills
- Quality Assessment Skills
- Problem-solving
- Equipment operation
- Component Identification
- Equipment inspection
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Workplace Safety
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Excel Proficiency
- PowerPoint Proficiency
Timeline
Team Member R1 Trim 2
Rivian Automotive
12.2022 - Current
Team Member New Model Launch Operations
Rivian Automotive
12.2022 - Current
Team Member EDV Chassis 3
Rivian Automotive
12.2022 - Current
Warehouse Lead
Bailey's Furniture
11.2021 - 10.2022
Drill Sampling Technician
Ground Truth Exploration
08.2021 - 09.2021
Production associate
Denso DMMI
10.2017 - 03.2021
Technician
Don Owen tire
12.2016 - 09.2017
Material Handler/Test and Assembly
Parker Hannifin Corporation
04.2015 - 10.2016
Saw Room Operator/Truck Loader
Broad Building Supply
05.2014 - 04.2015
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
US Army
08.2010 - 10.2013
91B - AIT
U.S Army
High School Diploma -
Smith Cotton High School
Welding - Welding
State Fair Community College
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