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Matthew Wacek

Blooming Prairie,MN

Summary

Dynamic Machinist Lead at Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC, skilled in CNC and lathe operations. Achieved significant efficiency improvements through innovative tooling setups and process enhancements. Adept at blueprint reading and quality control, while mentoring junior staff in best practices, fostering a culture of safety and precision in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Machanist Lead

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC.
07.1993 - 12.2025
  • Operated CNC machines to produce high-precision components for automotive applications.
  • Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate machining processes.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements and optimize production workflows.
  • Mentored junior machinists in safe operating procedures and best practices for machinery use.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Developed tooling setups to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times during production runs.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Operated lathes to produce required parts.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes.
  • Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Education

Associate of Science - Machine Tool Technology

Riverland Technical College
Austin, Minnesota, MN
05-1993

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Machine operation
  • Lathe operation
  • Machine setup
  • Quality control
  • Visual inspection
  • CNC machine operation
  • Precise measuring
  • Caliper use
  • Large lathe operation

Timeline

Machanist Lead

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC.
07.1993 - 12.2025

Associate of Science - Machine Tool Technology

Riverland Technical College