Michael Gillespie
Kansas City,MO
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector Elec-Mech Phys Test
Honeywell FM&T
Kansas City, MO
01.2021 - Current
- Performed mechanical, physical and electrical inspection using equipment with tight tolerances.
- Ensured tolerances were within the appropriate specifications while using gages and test equipment.
- Tools such as calipers, micrometers, ring gages, plug gages, optical comparators, Trimos, etc.
- Recorded accurate inspection and testing data within the required systems.
- Maintained government Q clearance.
- Awarded for Mentorship and Continuous Improvement.
CNC Machinist
Industrial Spring Corporation
Kansas City, MO
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Set up CNC machines using G-code for new and previous blueprints.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Created or obtained current blueprints and support materials from suppliers and engineers.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventative maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Set up and ran grinders, lathes, shot pinning, and drill presses.
- Made specialized tooling for production runs (mostly new setups) such as coiling points, arbors, and cut-off mechanisms.
- UTM quality testing and setup.
CNC Machinist/Production Fabricator
Dakota Bodies
Kansas City, MO
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, and arbor press according to specifications and tolerances.
- Installed alignments. Secured gears, holding fixtures, dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
- TIG/MIG welding.
- Moved and packed fabricated truck beds and materials with diesel forklift for shipping to customers.
- Inventory count on all incoming material.
Store Manager
Pick ‘N’ Pull
Kansas City, MO
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed all aspects of store operations including but not limited to sales, vehicle production, customer care and personnel.
- Hard Skills: Staff scheduling, Inventory control, Workflow optimization and Safety Compliance.
- Soft Skills: Conflict Resolution training, Team Building, Decision and Time Management.
- Ensured that the store operated both safely and within environmental compliance, effectively and efficiently working within guidelines of administrative policies and procedures.
- Employee training and orientation.
- Oversaw safety PPE and procedures for all personal.
- Operated heavy industrial equipment such as loaders, forklifts, diesel forklifts, and cranes.
- Managed time keeping and production logs for store associates.
CNC Machinist
Blount, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Setup CNC machine for blade straightening runs.
- Measured lawnmower blades for straightness using gage height blocks and calipers.
- Test Rockwell hardness tolerances.
- Make setup and run adjustments.
- Diagnose and repair issues with CNC straightener.
- Moved product with forklift and overhead cranes.
- Awards for Continuous Improvement.
Quality Liaison
Comprehensive Logistics
01.2009 - 01.2013
- On-site quality liaison for General Motors.
- Monitored JIT trailers for sequenced material to assembly lines.
- Main point of contact and quality issue resolve.
- Daily shift meetings with GM quality supervisors and team leaders.
- Daily quality audits of MIN/MAX inventory.
- Daily shift pass down that was communicated between liaisons and upper GM management.
- Utilized two-way cell phone, I-pad, and laptop for everyday responsibilities and communications.
- Awarded for Continuous Improvement idea for GM lineside parts bank system.
Timeline
Inspector Elec-Mech Phys Test
Honeywell FM&T
01.2021 - Current
CNC Machinist
Industrial Spring Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2020
CNC Machinist/Production Fabricator
Dakota Bodies
01.2018 - 01.2019
Store Manager
Pick ‘N’ Pull
01.2017 - 01.2018
CNC Machinist
Blount, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2017
Quality Liaison
Comprehensive Logistics
01.2009 - 01.2013