Jose W Echeverria Calderon
Rochester,MN
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in cheese production at Cache Valley Cheese, excelling in energy reduction initiatives and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective teamwork and problem-solving. planning and machinery operation, committed to maintaining high food safety standards while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cheese Maker
Cache Valley Cheese
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects aimed at expanding distribution channels, resulting in increased market presence.
- Spearheaded initiatives to reduce energy consumption throughout the cheese-making process, lowering overall operational costs.
- Evaluated competitor offerings regularly to stay informed of industry trends and identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to ensure all products met or exceeded quality standards.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on industry standards and food safety guidelines.
- Maintained detailed records of daily production activities, ensuring traceability for compliance purposes.
- Boosted production efficiency by optimizing cheese-making processes and equipment usage.
Welding Team Lead
Ds Manufacturing
03.2020 - 06.2025
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
Material Handler
Ds Manufacturing
02.2010 - 03.2020
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
Preventive Maintenance
Ds Manufacturing
04.2008 - 02.2010
- Reduced downtime for equipment by implementing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Completed preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime and increase productivity.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for book block equipment.
- Established standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance on newly acquired systems.
- Facilitated preventive maintenance on equipment in line with company standards.
- Identified potential problems proactively during routine checks and performed preventive maintenance accordingly.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance inspections and routine service.
Welding Robot Operator
Ds Manufacturing
06.2002 - 04.2008
- Coordinated with quality control team to ensure all welded parts met required industry standards and specifications.
- Enhanced productivity by creating detailed work instructions for fellow operators on the proper use of robotic welding equipment.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to robotic welding equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Managed inventory of consumables for robot welders, ensuring uninterrupted production flow.
- Assisted in training new employees on the safe operation of robotic welding systems, promoting a knowledgeable workforce.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement efforts by identifying areas for process optimization within the robotic welding department.
- Participated in root cause analysis meetings following any defects or issues detected in welded products, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Welder
ICON Health & Fitness
01.1996 - 07.1998
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Skills
- Product packaging
- Food safety regulations
- HACCP planning
- Staff training and development
- Teamwork
- Cheese production expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Machinery operation
- Food safety protocols
- Safety procedures
- Team building
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Good manufacturing practices
- Adaptability
- Troubleshooting
- Productivity improvement
- Equipment maintenance
- Food safety standards
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Welding Team Lead
Ds Manufacturing
03.2020 - 06.2025
Material Handler
Ds Manufacturing
02.2010 - 03.2020
Preventive Maintenance
Ds Manufacturing
04.2008 - 02.2010
Welding Robot Operator
Ds Manufacturing
06.2002 - 04.2008
Welder
ICON Health & Fitness
01.1996 - 07.1998
Cheese Maker
Cache Valley Cheese
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