Larry Govaert
Machine Set-up / Operator
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Experienced machine operator with over 38 years of experience in manufacturing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Set-up/Operator
Diamond Chain Company
Indianapolis, Indiana
12.2000 - 11.2022
- Set-up and operate multiple types of fabricating machinery, which includes punch presses, grinding tooling and preparing die sets.
- Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.
- Trained new employees to improve team production levels.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assembly Line Worker
Hologic Through Talagy Employment Agency
Indianapolis, Indianapolis
06.2009 - 09.2010
- Built breast biopsy instruments with hand assembled components.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
Machine Operator/Tool Crib Attendant/Quality Control Inspector
Ertel Manufacturing (Out Of Business)
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.1984 - 12.2000
- Machine Operator: Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Tool Crib Attendant: Organized and maintained tool crib, making sure there was sufficient inventory of parts and components to keep production lines running efficiently.
- Quality Control Inspector: Making sure that parts coming directly off manufacturing machinery are within print specifications and tolerances.
Education
No Degree -
Arsenal Technical High School
Indianapolis, IN 05.2001 -
Skills
Blueprint reading
Proficient in reading micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, comparators, rulers etc
Manufacturing understanding
Assembly and production
Machinery set-up operation and repair
Punch presses and prepping dies
Loading large steel coils
Hand truck operation
Timeline
Assembly Line Worker
Hologic Through Talagy Employment Agency
06.2009 - 09.2010
No Degree -
Arsenal Technical High School
05.2001 -
Machine Set-up/Operator
Diamond Chain Company
12.2000 - 11.2022
Machine Operator/Tool Crib Attendant/Quality Control Inspector
Ertel Manufacturing (Out Of Business)
06.1984 - 12.2000