Michael Freeman
Golden City,MO
Summary
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Black Rain ordnance
Neosho, Missouri
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Trained and led new hires, identified their strengths and weaknesses and put them in a position to showcase their strengths and the tools to improve on their weaknesses.
- Set up mills and walked through new programs. Communicated with the quality controll and engineering department to make necessary changes to programming, tooling, tolerances etc
- Employee and shop health and safety, made sure everyone was using safe practices. Preventative maintenance on machines and proper facility shutdown.
CNC Machine Operator
Cardinal Scale
Webb City, Missouri
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Followed optimum cleaning procedures to keep machines, tooling and parts free of build-up and avoid excess wear.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Reviewed and interpreted electronic or written blueprints or specifications to understand the job requirements.
- Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
- Selected the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Checked completed workpieces against specifications to assess conformance.
- Maintained, adjusted, and calibrated control systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality work.
- Achieved safety, quality, and performance standards to meet production schedules.
- Monitored machine operations and made adjustments to correct problems.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Implemented minor machine maintenance such as cleaning and repairing.
- Coordinated with other team members and departments to ensure timely completion of parts and projects.
CNC Machine Operator
KMT Waterjet
Baxter Springs, Kansas
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
- Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
- Established and performed quality assurance duties to maintain acceptable production levels.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
- Maintained accurate records of production data including scrap rates and downtime.
- Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
- Followed safety guidelines and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Implemented minor machine maintenance such as cleaning and repairing.
- Took measurements, detected malfunctions, troubleshot processes and adjusted and reprogrammed controls while adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality work.
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Safety processes and procedures
- Shift paperwork completion
- Security procedures adherence
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Quality control assurance
- Staff training and development
- Efficiency
Timeline
Shift Leader
Black Rain ordnance
03.2023 - 10.2024
CNC Machine Operator
Cardinal Scale
01.2023 - 03.2023
CNC Machine Operator
KMT Waterjet
02.2020 - 01.2023