Michael Kortendick
Sturtevant,WI
Summary
Dynamic CNC Team Lead at American Metals Technologies with a proven track record in enhancing productivity through process improvements and effective team management. Skilled in CNC programming and quality control, I foster collaboration and resolve conflicts, achieving consistent on-time delivery and high-quality production standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Set up Cnc /team Lead
American Metals Techonologies
Sturtevant, WI
2011 - Current
- Led CNC machining operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality production standards.
- Trained team members on CNC programming and equipment operation to enhance skill levels.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased overall productivity.
- Monitored production metrics and adjusted processes to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for CNC machines, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Mentored junior operators, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged growth and improvement.
- Collaborated closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues quickly, minimizing disruption to production schedules.
- Resolved conflicts within the team diplomatically, maintaining a cohesive working environment.
- Achieved consistent on-time delivery of products through effective project management skills.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance checks on CNC machines and equipment.
- Achieved high-quality results by enforcing strict quality control measures in all aspects of production.
- Streamlined communication between departments to ensure smooth operation and timely completion of projects.
- Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste, saving time and resources in production.
- Established best practices for tooling selection based on job requirements, resulting in reduced setup times.
- Improved CNC team efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and procedures.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Helped maintain inventory by tracking materials and tools to keep resources readily available and easily accessed.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Performed accurate Type tool changes and offsets.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Collaborated with other departments to meet customer requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
JI Case
Racine, WI06.2005
Skills
Customer relations
Machine setup
Team management
Health and safety compliance
CNC programming
Tool selection
Precision measurement
Scheduling production
Running machines
Computer skills
Part inspection
Written and verbal communication
Safety compliance
Safety procedures
Drilling operations
Malfunction troubleshooting
Blueprints interpretation
Blueprint reading
Incident reporting
Safety processes and procedures
Setting up machines
Quality control
Quality assurance
Work order interpretation
Quality controls
Lathe machine set up
Issue reporting
Raw materials handling
Fixture design
Measuring equipment oversight
Tooling replacement
Boring operations
Numerical control programming
Machine and tool maintenance
Lathe machine operation
Tooling adjustment
Monitoring gauges
Tolerances compliance
Customized tools
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
CNC milling machines
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Team collaboration
Machine setup and calibration
Machine operation
CNC machine operation
Active listening
Effective communication
Material handling
Parts and materials inspection
Decision-making
Blueprints reading
Relationship building
Machine and tooling cleaning
Machine maintenance
Team building
Safety protocols
Forklift operation
Timeline
Set up Cnc /team Lead
American Metals Techonologies
2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
JI Case