Michael Strait
Modesto,CA
Summary
Diligent Machine Operator brings knowledge over 14+-years of various machine types, including manual and computer numerical control systems. Logical approach to testing and maintaining equipment to meet effectiveness standards. Productive, logical thinker skillful at resolving complex installation troubleshooting issues.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate
Tesla Industries
Fremont, CA
11.2022 - Current
Double Backer
Calsheets-Golden West Packaging
Stockton, CA
12.2006 - Current
- Responsible for running various types of machinery in a corrugated paper plant.
- Some light maintenance and clean up.
- Monitored and evaluated equipment operations to identify failures or malfunctions and troubleshoot issues accordingly.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
Lineman
Premier Staffing
Stockton, CA
12.2006 - 05.2007
- My entry position for Calsheets position.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Operated machinery, managed raw material and logged production data.
- Monitored processes to maintain machinery function.
- Troubleshot equipment problems to repair or report diagnostics.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
Butchers Union Associate
UFCW 8 Golden State
Modesto, CA
03.2006 - 12.2006
- Assisted the meat departments at various stores in the county.
- Cutting, preparing, packaging, stocking various items in the freezers and coolers in the store.
- Assist customers.
- Priced, dated, wrapped and bagged meat products using department scales and stocked and rotated merchandise shelves, cases and displays for fresh and frozen meat.
- Responded to customer questions with friendly and knowledgeable service about cuts and types of meat.
- Cleaned and sanitized freezers, fixtures and display cases, received and unpacked meat, poultry, seafood, and cheeses and placed in meat cooler and freezer.
- Adhered to department procedures for safety management, meat handling and prevention of cross-contamination.
- Used slicers and other department equipment to prepare cuts of meat for customers.
- Prepared and ground meat such as sausage, used specified ingredients, adhered to proper cooking times and processes and kept meat and seafood at safe temperatures during production.
- Checked products for temperature and expiration dates to maintain consumer safety.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
Meat Clerk
FoodMaxx
Modesto, CA
09.1999 - 03.2006
- Stocked, prepared, cut, and packaged various products for the meat department.
- Assist customers with questions and inquiries.
- Checked products for temperature and expiration dates to maintain consumer safety.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Managed high customer volume efficiently by accurately cutting, wrapping and weighing products.
- Used slicers and other department equipment to prepare cuts of meat for customers.
- Kept detailed track of inventories and restocked products in cold storage units.
- Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
Education
High School Diploma -
SCOE Adult Education
Skills
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Machinery operations
- Modifications and adjustments
- Machining and production standards
- Quality assurance controls
- Quality control processes
- Operational safety
- Standard operating procedures proficient
- Equipment operation
- Assembly procedures
- Quality assurance standards
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Flexible
- Troubleshooting
- Production support
- Quality assurance
- Product assembly
- Machine operation
- Workflow optimization
- Assembly line experience
- Manufacturing
- Safety management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Assembly and production
- Manufacturing processes
- Assembly protocols
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Additional Information
Part of the safety committee team. Received several responses from other members of work quality team supporting and providing feedback to staff members regarding safety issues and concerns related to the work
Timeline
Production Associate
Tesla Industries
11.2022 - Current
Double Backer
Calsheets-Golden West Packaging
12.2006 - Current
Lineman
Premier Staffing
12.2006 - 05.2007
Butchers Union Associate
UFCW 8 Golden State
03.2006 - 12.2006
Meat Clerk
FoodMaxx
09.1999 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
SCOE Adult Education