Michael LaFountaine
Beaver Dam,WI
Summary
Accomplished Assembler/Welder at John Deere, adept in enhancing production efficiency and workplace safety. Demonstrated expertise in welding, fabrication, and quality assurance controls, alongside a strong work ethic. Achieved significant improvements in team productivity and weld quality through meticulous training and equipment maintenance. Skilled in mechanical assembly and fostering team success.
To seek and maintain a part-time position that may eventually become full-time.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembler/Welder
John Deere
01.2017 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team''s overall success.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining welding equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
- Assisted in training new employees on MIG welding techniques, resulting in increased productivity levels for the team.
- Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring, and other techniques.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Assisted in the training and development of new team members, ensuring a strong foundation in robotic welding techniques and best practices.
- Increased weld quality by refining programming codes for precise and accurate results.
Batchmaker
Valspar
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Achieved precise color matching when blending paints according to client specifications or industry standards, resulting in visually appealing finished products.
- Operation of larch machinery including: High Speed Dispersion Pots, Mills, Blenders, and a variety of pumps.
- Liquid and gaseous chemical transfer.
- Adhere to strict batch chemical make up.
- Measurements as large as 2000 gallons of water to solvents, down to micrograms of concentrated anhydrous ammonia.
- Highly volatile working environment.
Assembler/Welder
John Deere
09.2012 - 04.2015
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team''s overall success.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining welding equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
- Assisted in training new employees on MIG welding techniques, resulting in increased productivity levels for the team.
- Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring, and other techniques.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Assisted in the training and development of new team members, ensuring a strong foundation in robotic welding techniques and best practices.
- Increased weld quality by refining programming codes for precise and accurate results.
Grocery Supervisor
Hy-Vee
10.2007 - 04.2012
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
- Increased productivity by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress throughout the night shift.
- Maintained stock of products and ordered new products when stock was running low.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for night shift operations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
United Township High School
East Moline, ILWelding Certificate - Welding
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL06.2012
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Workplace Safety
- Manufacturing
- Accuracy
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment Operation
Timeline
Assembler/Welder
John Deere
01.2017 - Current
Batchmaker
Valspar
12.2015 - 01.2017
Assembler/Welder
John Deere
09.2012 - 04.2015
Grocery Supervisor
Hy-Vee
10.2007 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
United Township High School
Welding Certificate - Welding
Black Hawk College
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