MICHAEL DEVAULT
Longmont,CO
Summary
Supervisor/Operator with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Shop floor experience includes most areas of structural steel, sheet metal, and medical devise manufacturing.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Evolve Engineering and Software
Longmont, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained production machinery to ensure efficient workflow.
- Conducted routine quality checks to uphold product standards.
- Trained new machine operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production schedules and workflows.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Supervisor
Epocs
Longmont, CO
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Supervising 2nd shift, Amada lasers and operating recently added EML 2515 AJ fiber laser/punch combo.
- Trained multiple operators on lasers. Worked closely with quality, programming, and sales departments.
- Managed team of 7 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Supervisor
Tecomet
Gunbarrel, CO
02.2016 - 03.2021
- Supervised medical device tube cell consisting of 4 axis laser lathes, automated heat shrink assembly equipment with ABB robotics.
- Also experienced with EDM's and some machining with 5 axis Willemin machining centers.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
CNC Programmer, Supervisor
Zimmerman Metals, Inc.
Denver, CO
05.2002 - 06.2015
- Configured, optimized Mazak Smart System laser nesting software.
- Created CNC programs for cutting customer parts on Mazak laser, Peddinghaus plasma, oxy/fuel machines.
- Managed sheet, plate inventory
- Created CAD drawings from customer's requirements
- Scheduled routine maintenance and supervised machine operators.
- Inspected finished products to verify compliance with production tolerances.
CNC Laser Operations, Programming
Diversified Metal Products
Englewood, CO
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Setup and operated Cincinnati CL7A, three axis, 2500w, second generation CO2 slab laser
- Created CAD, nesting CNC files for laser processing.
- Worked with Cincinnati technician to resolve software glitches.
- Moved steel plates, laser cut items and scrap metal using safe lifting practices.
CNC Laser Operator
Mid-West Machine Products
Arvada, CO
01.2001 - 08.2001
- Worked 36-hour weekend shift running various automated Amada CNC machines including turrets, CO2 lasers, robotic welding arm.
- Setup and operated 1500w Amada Pulsar laser, 2000w Amada Pulsar laser equipped with automated, 6-shelf pallet load and unloader.
- Uploaded proper program from machine control and established optimal laser cutting conditions.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts
CNC Laser Operations, Programming
GBC Inc.
Lakewood, CO
06.1995 - 01.2001
- Setup, operations, programming, maintenance of CO2 lasers
- Worked with Amada-667 three axis, 1800w sheet dragger with water assist, FANUC controller interface.
- Bystronics-Bystar four axis, 3000w, tubing rotary, automated table changer with sheet loader
- Laserdyne-890 six axis, 3000w laser, macro and subroutine G-Code programming.
- Moved steel plates, laser cut items and scrap metal using safe lifting practices.
- Understood and executed orders given by laser programmer and senior production staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Green Mountain High School
Lakewood, COComplete Training Course, EML-AJ (3i) Fiber Combination -
Amada
Greensboro, NC03-2023
Certificate of Achievement, Robotics Programming 1 Course -
House of Design
10-2019
First-Time Manager & Supervisor Skills Training
Fred Pryor Seminars/Essential Skills
Boulder, CO01-2015
Skills
- High power laser and machining setup, operations
- 3 & 5 axis machining centers including Hass and Willimen
- Sheet metal layout
- Computer-aided drafting (CAD)
- Laser cutting of mild steel and aluminum up to 100"
- CNC setup using soft jaws, hard jaws, or fixtures
- Clean cutting of stainless steel and aluminum
- Blueprint interpretation and parts inspection GD&T
- Routine maintenance
- Process Improvement
- Quality Inspections
- Complex Problem-solving
- Inventory control
Timeline
Machine Operator
Evolve Engineering and Software
08.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Epocs
03.2021 - 08.2024
Supervisor
Tecomet
02.2016 - 03.2021
CNC Programmer, Supervisor
Zimmerman Metals, Inc.
05.2002 - 06.2015
CNC Laser Operations, Programming
Diversified Metal Products
08.2001 - 05.2002
CNC Laser Operator
Mid-West Machine Products
01.2001 - 08.2001
CNC Laser Operations, Programming
GBC Inc.
06.1995 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Green Mountain High School
Complete Training Course, EML-AJ (3i) Fiber Combination -
Amada
Certificate of Achievement, Robotics Programming 1 Course -
House of Design
First-Time Manager & Supervisor Skills Training
Fred Pryor Seminars/Essential Skills