Manuel De Jesus Balboa
La Crosse
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cutting Machine Operator
Inland
La Crosse
08.2025 - Current
- Operated cutting machines to produce precision parts according to specifications.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings to maintain production quality.
- Inspected materials for defects before processing on cutting machines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines for efficient cutting operations.
- Troubleshot minor machine malfunctions to minimize downtime during production runs.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in a manufacturing environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production schedules and quality goals.
- Evaluated item quality to ensure only suitable products were cut.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Used hand, power, and pneumatic tools to efficiently and accurately complete projects.
- Discussed production schedule changes with supervisors to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on the proper use of cutting machines and safety procedures.
- Helped maintain efficient flow of supplies and finished products by supporting shipping and receiving departments.
- Handled basic repairs and informed manager of machine malfunctions needing extensive repairs.
Brewer
City Brewery
La Crosse
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Monitored fermentation process to ensure proper temperature and timing.
- Operated brewing equipment to produce high-quality beer.
- Conducted cleaning and sanitization of brewing vessels and equipment.
Production associate
Bimbo Bakeries USA
La Crosse
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Operated production machinery to ensure consistent product quality.
- Operated automated machines used in the assembly line according to established procedures.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new employees on proper use of machinery, safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the production process.
- Assisted in training new associates on operational procedures.
- Troubleshot equipment problems to repair or report diagnostics.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked materials as needed.
- Loaded raw materials onto conveyor belts as part of the assembly line process.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment used in the production process.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Documented production logs accurately for tracking purposes.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss workflow improvements.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to increase productivity levels.
- Assisted in the preparation of production orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Organized project components according to workflow.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Provided support to supervisors by completing paperwork, organizing files, and scheduling meetings.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Analyzed work orders to determine materials needed for each production batch.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean workspace.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
Education
Associate of Science - Graphic Arts Technology
MDCC Wolfson Campus
Miami , FL 06.1991 - 06.1993
Miami Senior Highschool
Miami, FlSkills
- Machine operation
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Production scheduling
Timeline
Cutting Machine Operator
Inland
08.2025 - Current
Brewer
City Brewery
08.2024 - 08.2025
Production associate
Bimbo Bakeries USA
03.2020 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Graphic Arts Technology
MDCC Wolfson Campus
06.1991 - 06.1993
Miami Senior Highschool