Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Otherqualifications
Personal Information
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Michael Foster

Machine Operator
Fredericktown,MO

Summary

Responsible, reliable, honest, team orientated worker. Experienced in multiple facets of manufacturing fields.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Mahine Operator

Cedar Creek Hardwoods
06.2023 - Current
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.

Resident Care Aide

Wagners' Residential Care
03.2019 - 11.2022
  • Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring their dignity and comfort throughout the process.
  • Managed challenging behaviors among residents using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Enhanced resident well-being by providing compassionate care and support in daily activities.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.

Painter/Finisher

S&W Cabinets
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Refinish commercial and/or residential cabinets by either painting, dye spraying/clear coating, or hand staining
  • Using air assist airless system, Hvlp, or pressure pot systems
  • Mixing formulas by ratio as required to color match or catalyze as needed by volume
  • Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment used to do so.

Machine operator

Industrial Hard Chrome
03.2014 - 05.2017
  • Setup, operate, adjust, and maintain a seven head chrome sander/buffer to produce high quality hardened chrome steel bars for hydraulic lift arms
  • Tools used were micrometer, caliper, air hand sander, gauss gauge, temp
  • Meter, and lift/hoist.

Boxspring/Wood Frame Assembler

Leggett&Platte Inc.
01.2007 - 10.2013
  • Assembled boxspring and wood frames by using nail gun, staple gun, and hand crimpers for residential use
  • Fast paced assembly requiring complete setup of work station using forklift to meet required standards needed to make particular products and pieces needed to spec.

Painter/Finisher

Americor Cabinets
02.2002 - 09.2007
  • Paint and/or finish custom kitchen cabinets using cup gun, brinks press
  • Pot, hvlp guns, air sanders, etc
  • To achieve desired color, tone, or finish of customer's order.

Education

Graphic Design/Welding Studies -

Illinois Central College
01.1989

General Studies Diploma -

Metamora Township High School
01.1986

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Good Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Machinery Operation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Computer Skills
  • Assembly and production
  • Power and hand tools
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
  • Quality Control
  • Basic Math
  • Quality Assurance
  • Forklift Operation

Otherqualifications

Have been certified in forklift, comm. custodian, food sanitation, and served 5 years in US Army attaining Army Achievement Medal and Sergeant E-5 status with honorable discharge.

Personal Information

Title: Painter/Finisher

Timeline

Mahine Operator - Cedar Creek Hardwoods
06.2023 - Current
Resident Care Aide - Wagners' Residential Care
03.2019 - 11.2022
Painter/Finisher - S&W Cabinets
07.2017 - 01.2019
Machine operator - Industrial Hard Chrome
03.2014 - 05.2017
Boxspring/Wood Frame Assembler - Leggett&Platte Inc.
01.2007 - 10.2013
Painter/Finisher - Americor Cabinets
02.2002 - 09.2007
Illinois Central College - Graphic Design/Welding Studies,
Metamora Township High School - General Studies Diploma,
Michael FosterMachine Operator