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Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
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Certification
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MICHAEL CARLSON

MICHAEL CARLSON

Horicon,WI

Summary

With extensive expertise in management, manufacturing, fabrication, and production of diverse materials, I possess the requisite skills for the available position at our Company. Throughout my professional journey, I have effectively overseen a store with a team of full and part-time employees, operated and programmed robotic welds, and conducted manual welding of various products. Moreover, I have held significant roles including Robotic Welding Lead, Shipping Supervisor, Sub Assembly Warehouse Manager, and Lead Expeditor. My broad experience positions me as an invaluable candidate for this role. Ask me about my first job in manufacturing at Kane Screens shortly after getting out of the U.S.A.F.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Helgesen/Standard Iron
02.2022 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and assisted in employees being in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes. I like to see development in individuals.
  • Conducted performance reviews, identied areas for improvement and used Performance improvement plans to assist productivity of employees.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to My Operations team for discussion and action if needed.
  • My proverbial foot in the door at Sumner St was a Helgesen welder Oct 2021
  • I possess a vast background in manufacturing that encompasses a "ground up" Experience.
  • My present role has led me the opportunity to work alongside various departments.
  • On my path to join the current Operations Team, I enjoy my role with a Focus on Safe, Quality parts being built in a timely manner, properly to ensure Customer Satisfaction and On time Delivery
  • I have had the privilege to learn about my teams strong points as a whole and strengths each individual has displayed while Collaborating on projects.

Recruiter

Helgesen/Standard Iron
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Start to Finish recruiting of Professional/Welder/General Positions

Welder

Helgesen/Standard Iron
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Skillsets and Product can be produced

Specialty Welder

Mayville Engineering Company
Mayville, WI
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Streamlined workflow processes by organizing tool storage areas for easy access without sacrificing safety precautions.
  • Improved overall product durability by applying appropriate pre-weld preparation, welding and final preparations for pressure testing.
  • Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and preparing materials prior to welding operations.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams for large-scale projects, fostering collaborative problem-solving approaches to challenges faced during fabrication processes.
  • maintained above 90% productivity in my entire time in position.

Sub Assembly Warehouse Supervisor

Robbins Manufacturing
Fall River, USA
02.2011 - 02.2018
  • Company Overview: Fall River WI
  • I have been fortunate to have held many positions at this employer that has allowed me to gain a great deal of knowledge in the many fields pertinent to the job opening
  • I started my employment as a Robotic operator and soon had the ability to write programs that decreased run time and increased production
  • I later was asked to be the Lead for the department to ensure employees work well and on the most imperative jobs according to the production management team
  • During my time as a MIG/TIG welder, I improved my Blueprint reading and weld application skills
  • I was also asked to take the position of shipping supervisor due in part by learning the ropes early on
  • As Lead Expeditor I would actively pursue the most efficient and economical way to decrease delivery time and reduce costs by utilizing alternate transportation of product to customers
  • I was part of a team that was successful at reducing past due accounts and increasing on time deliveries through production meetings and applications of new processes and procedures
  • I took it upon myself to consult Welding charts and departments on any and all quality and revision concerns to find a positive solution pertaining to the product at hand
  • Communication with many customers throughout the day became common as I would answer any and all questions they may need answered
  • Fall River WI

Lead Programmer ABB robotics

Robbins MFG
Fall River Wisconsin
01.2011 - 06.2016

Started with this company as a robotic operator. (Load parts, clean, inspect)

Learned to program through owners manual and a Blackberry Storm.

Offered Lead programmer of robotics dept. (Miller Automated, ABB)

2nd shift Robotics dept lead.

Created, edited programs to ensure customer quality, as well as introduce program improvements to expedite process.

410 point program with runtime of 9 min reduces to 207 and 5 min 7 sec runtime for Taylor.

Helped Operators understand basic functions and safe operation of robotics welders.

Trained and facilitated general maintenance around robotic welders.

Assistant Manager

Family Video
Beaver Dam, USA
01.2010 - 02.2011
  • Company Overview: Beaver Dam
  • Perform daily tasks that supported the business model in place for the franchise
  • Daily tasks included responsibilities ranging from customer service to clerical skills necessary to maintain and track current status of revenue accrued throughout certain time phases
  • Effectively manage a growing staff and resolve any challenges the business would face in an efficient and positive manner
  • Beaver Dam

Sales Consultant

Beaver Dam Ford LLC
Beaver Dam, USA
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: Beaver Dam WI
  • Successfully built and maintained relationships with a large customer base
  • Guided customers through a complete explanation of vehicles and ensuring they had all the necessary information need to purchase a new automobile as well as extra goods and services
  • Cold called prospective customers in any down time in order to build revenue
  • Beaver Dam WI

Education

CCAF - Criminal Justice

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma -

Kane Area High School
01.2002

Skills

  • Statistical Evaluation
  • Conversational Bilingual Proficiency
  • Effective Change Management Strategies
  • Process Improvement Oversight
  • Workforce Development
  • Logistics management
  • Fabrication
  • Critical thinking
  • Steel fabrication
  • Arc welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Equipment operation
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment
  • Heavy equipment operations

Hobbies and Interests

  • Aviation
  • Rock CLimbing
  • Family activities
  • Cycling
  • Running
  • Woodworking
  • Fabrication
  • Welding
  • Camping
  • Musical instruments

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Operations Manager

Helgesen/Standard Iron
02.2022 - Current

Recruiter

Helgesen/Standard Iron
10.2021 - 12.2021

Welder

Helgesen/Standard Iron
03.2021 - 10.2021

Specialty Welder

Mayville Engineering Company
01.2018 - 01.2021

Sub Assembly Warehouse Supervisor

Robbins Manufacturing
02.2011 - 02.2018

Lead Programmer ABB robotics

Robbins MFG
01.2011 - 06.2016

Assistant Manager

Family Video
01.2010 - 02.2011

Sales Consultant

Beaver Dam Ford LLC
01.2006 - 01.2008

CCAF - Criminal Justice

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma -

Kane Area High School

Certification

  • Certified Welder (CW) - American Welding Society.
  • AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Certification – American Welding Society for those working specifically with structural steel.
  • AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum Certification – American Welding Society for welders specializing in aluminum structures.
  • ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders — Fusion welding — Part 1, Steels– International Organization for Standardization, recognized globally especially in Europe.
  • First Class Medical Certificate - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Type Ratings for Specific Aircraft Solo endorsement Cessna 150 – Varies by aircraft, issued by the FAA.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with Pressure testing teams to improve efficiencies through SOPs.
  • Achieved Team versatility through effectively helping with Employee development.
  • Supervised team of 60+ direct staff members.
  • Supervised team of 5 indirect support staff members.

i.e. Robotic technicians, Maintenance.

Interests

Family

Biking

Musical Instruments

Rock Climbing

Wilderness

Mountain Hiking/Biking

Motorsports

Traveling

Cooking

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • USA Climbing
  • FAA
  • EAA

Quote

"Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that were the best."
Henry Van Dyke

Software

Microsoft Word

Jazz Applicant Tracking

SharePoint

Min Excel

Audio Editing Softwares

MICHAEL CARLSON
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