Hi, I’m
Matthew Abbott
Machine Operator
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Dynamic Machine Operator with extensive experience at multiple past jobs, skilled in operational control and breakdown troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and ensure specification compliance. Adept at equipment monitoring and training new employees, fostering a safe and productive work environment while maintaining high-quality standards in manufacturing processes.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Michigan Pallet
Machine Operator
07.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Operated and controlled feeder, nailer and conveyor equipment.
GM Woodproducts
Saw Machine Operator
06.2024 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Scribed reference lines on materials as guide for sawing operations.
- Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades, and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Verified dimensions of finishing workpiece and frequently used weld and anneal saw blades.
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
- Completed special cuts, grooves and bevels to produce desired looks.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
- Utilized CNC and manual machines to perform sawing, drilling and assembly operations.
- Developed strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Inspected and adjusted saws to establish accurate cutting measures.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Cleared jams to keep equipment fully operational.
- Set up sawing machines to accurately cut materials to specified sizes and dimensions.
Kerkstra Precast
Concrete Laborer
04.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Trained new laborers in crew processes and safety behaviors.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Safely operated concrete-cutting and finishing drills, power saws and trowels to complete assigned tasks.
- Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
- Interpreted blueprints and diagrams to determine project dimensions and requirements.
- Operated diverse manual and power tools to cut and shape concrete to required specifications.
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Assisted with installation of steel and anchor bolts to reinforce concrete.
- Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
- Applied contraction, construction, or isolation joints in appropriate areas and situations.
- Repaired damaged items using different chemicals and tools.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
River City Metals
CNC Press Brake Operator
02.2012 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Followed safety procedures, donning protective gear for face and body and disabled machines in emergency situations.
- Interpreted blueprints to follow correct sequence of bends and identify proper tools to produce quality parts.
- Applied pressure, detected leaks and removed excess metal.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to continue proper functioning and longevity.
- Operated lathes, boring machines and mills.
- Used forklifts and hoists to move heavy materials.
- Read and understood schematics and other technical documentation.
- Used micrometers, calipers and other essential tools to maintain quality control on parts.
- Programmed CNC brake press back gage for custom profiles.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Collaborated with other departments to meet customer requirements.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
Education
United States Marine CorpsSan Diego, CA
Marine from Combat Engineer
Newaygo County Career Tech CenterFremont
Associate Degree from Graphic Arts, Printing And Lithography
Newaygo High School Newaygo, MI
Diploma from Basics
05.1993
Skills
- Production preparation
- Operational control
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Specification compliance
- Order reading
- Equipment monitoring
- Production equipment experience
- Measuring using tape, calipers, scales, gauges, micrometer, microscope, tension measure, stress test and blueprint reading
- Forklift experience, stand up and sit down forklift, clamp truck, double and single electric pallet jack
- Explosives, TNT, dynamite, c4, shape charges, land mines, and and antipersonal mines
- Engineering: bridges, strong backs, flight line, culverts, welding, building skills, construction, plumbing, and concrete
- Warehouse shipping and receiving: item packing, preload trucks, loading truck, wrapping, banding and labeling, and computer whip system
- Inspection including final inspection inspection, throughout production and after box inspection as well
Accomplishments
I have been certified in many different trainings including lockout tag out, confined spaces, forklift license and certified in CPR. I hold an associates degree and graphic arts printing in lithography and served in the United States Marine Corps for four years receiving many awards medals including a reward of building a culvert in Iwakuni Japan. Over the last year I was very active member of my church and help to engineer and build the new Worship Center and was very instrumental in facilitating multiple Bible studies.
Timeline
Machine Operator
Michigan Pallet
07.2025 - Current
Saw Machine Operator
GM Woodproducts
06.2024 - 07.2025
Concrete Laborer
Kerkstra Precast
04.2015 - 01.2016
CNC Press Brake Operator
River City Metals
02.2012 - 04.2015
United States Marine Corps
Marine from Combat Engineer
Newaygo County Career Tech Center
Associate Degree from Graphic Arts, Printing And Lithography
Newaygo High School
Diploma from Basics
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