Matthew Rodewald
Effingham,IL
Summary
Highly Skilled Roll Clamp and Forklift Operator. Talented CNC Machine Operator skilled in operating diverse equipment with speed and efficiency. Highly accurate and knowledgeable with good understanding of bonding and finishing processes demonstrated over 15-year machinist background. Skilled Production professional adept at setting up, maintaining and operating various machine equipment. Excellent knowledge of products, with expertise in machine troubleshooting and product inspection. Well-organized and highly productive with superior teamwork and communication skills. Versed in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics. Dependable and knowledgeable about inputting commands, setting tolerances and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to craft and always looking for opportunities to produce better components and reduce breakdowns or other problems impacting production results. Skilled in tooling changeover, equipment set up and sequence planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Roll Clamp Operator
Graphic Packaging International
Shelbyville, Illinois
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Updated [Software] tracking systems to document movements and determine proper area for storage.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Completed inventory cycle counts and documented information in QAD reports.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
CNC Machine Operator
Metric Works
Effingham, Illinois
03.2021 - Current
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Press Brake Operator
John Boos
Effingham, IL
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Understanding bend programs for bending stainless steel
- Forklift operator
- Sanding stainless steel.
- Heavy lifting
Part-Time 911 Telecommunicator
Effingham Police Department
Effingham, IL
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
- Dispatched calls to relevant police, fire or medical response personnel depending on individual call situations.
Cycle Counter
Graphic Packaging
Shelbyville, IL
08.2008 - 03.2020
- Provided subject matter expertise to different warehouse departments.
- Assisted with areas such as shipping, receiving, and general housekeeping to maintain efficient operations.
- Completed daily cycle counts of products, components, and raw materials
- Located missing or mislabeled products, researched paperwork discrepancies and updated computer database.
- Compiled data on daily collections, billings and receipts to assist with financial recordkeeping.
- Checked loads to identify contents and unauthorized or highly regulated materials.
- Cleaned work areas of excess supplies, cardboard and rejected materials throughout each shift.
- Maintained stock and replenished workstation products.
Fabrication Specialist
Caterpillar
Decatur, IL
10.2005 - 05.2008
- Operated large cranes and moving large parts for assembly
- Forklift operations
- Specialized in Air Arc welding
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
Education
LakeLand College
High school -
Effingham High School
2000
Skills
- Machine operator
- Communicator
- Quick learner
- Troubleshooting
- Police department procedures
- Computer-based dispatch systems
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- CNC Programming
- Job Preparation and Set-up
- Machine Maintenance
- Mechanical Adjustment
Timeline
Roll Clamp Operator
Graphic Packaging International
10.2021 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
Metric Works
03.2021 - Current
Part-Time 911 Telecommunicator
Effingham Police Department
10.2020 - 03.2021
Press Brake Operator
John Boos
03.2020 - 04.2021
Cycle Counter
Graphic Packaging
08.2008 - 03.2020
Fabrication Specialist
Caterpillar
10.2005 - 05.2008
LakeLand College
High school -
Effingham High School