Michael Cotton
Saint Helens,OR
Summary
Dynamic Foundry Technician at ESCO with a proven track record in quality control and safety protocols. Enhanced production efficiency by implementing innovative techniques, reducing defect rates significantly. Skilled in materials management and team collaboration, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement while minimizing waste and downtime. Forklift certified and adept at problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundry Technician
ESCO
2770 NW Yeon Ave, Portland, OR 97210
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Ensured worker safety by implementing strict safety protocols and conducting regular training sessions.
- Served as a liaison between management and shop floor workers, fostering open communication channels that improved overall workplace morale.
- Troubleshot technical issues promptly, minimizing disruptions to production schedules.
- Conducted thorough root-cause analyses to identify areas for improvement in production processes, resulting in reduced defect rates.
- Performed routine maintenance on foundry equipment, extending service life and reducing unplanned downtime.
- Implemented quality control measures that led to a significant reduction in scrapped castings.
- Reduced lead times for project completion by effectively managing resources and prioritizing tasks.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently to minimize waste while ensuring timely material availability for ongoing projects.
- Collaborated closely with engineering teams to develop, test, and implement new foundry techniques for optimized performance.
- Measured, mixed, and poured raw materials to create new molds.
Education
I Finished 11th Grade
Saint Helens High School
Saint Helens, ORSkills
- Quality control
- Materials management
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Inventory control
- Time management proficiency
- Material testing methods
- Multitasking capacity
- Waste disposal
- Preventative maintenance execution
- Problem solving
- Forklift certified
Timeline
Foundry Technician
ESCO
10.2021 - 11.2024
I Finished 11th Grade
Saint Helens High School