Michael Cantu
Gibraltar,Michigan
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the companies goal.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hoist Engineer
Detroit Salt
Detroit, MI
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Followed established safety protocols while operating all types of material handling equipment.
- Maintained accurate hoist operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, hoist used and daily hours.
- Trained and monitored junior hoist operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback.
- Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating hoists to prevent malfunction or damage.
- Performed routine maintenance on all types of hoisting equipment such as greasing and oiling parts.
- Inspected hoists for any mechanical defects prior to use.
- Pulled or shifted hoist parts to regulate speed and direction of hoist movement, moving smoothly to prevent damage or delays.
- Operated hoist equipment to lift and move heavy objects from above ground to below ground operations.
Manual Lathe Machinist
SMS Group
Taylor, MI
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Adjusted machine settings according to product specifications.
- Set up and operated manual lathe machine to turn, bore, thread, form or face metal stock.
- Prepared work area for turning operations following procedures and specifications.
- Adjusted tool positions and machine controls to desired timing, clearance and tolerance settings.
- Loaded feed mechanism correctly, lifting stock into position.
- Troubleshot issues that arose during production process and made necessary repairs.
- Read blueprints, skhes or product specifications to determine dimensions of finished work piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
Welding Machine Operator
SMS Group
Taylor, MI
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Follow established safety procedures when operating machinery and handling hazardous materials such as gases or fumes.
- Assist with loading and unloading supplies from trucks or containers onto production lines.
- Monitor the welding process to ensure it meets specific requirements in terms of strength, consistency, and accuracy.
Education
Welding Tech - Welding Technology
Flat Rock Community High School
Flat Rock, MI01-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Machine Tool Technology
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MISkills
- Quality Control
- Schematic Reading
- Machine Learning
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Torch Cutting
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Parts Fabrication
- Fall Protection
- First-Aid and CPR
- Stick Welding
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Precision Measurement
- TIG Welding
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Heavy Lifting
- Heavy Equipment Operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hoist Engineer
Detroit Salt
04.2020 - 11.2023
Manual Lathe Machinist
SMS Group
03.2017 - 03.2020
Welding Machine Operator
SMS Group
03.2017 - 06.2018
Welding Tech - Welding Technology
Flat Rock Community High School
Some College (No Degree) - Machine Tool Technology
Henry Ford College
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