Michael Thomas
Ellendale,MN
Summary
Hardworking Production Lead proudly offering 7+ years of hands-on experience in the glass manufacturing industry. Proficient at complex patterns and solving problems. Outstanding supervisory and communication skills with expertise in completing production assignments according to established guidelines. Self-motivated individual that is adaptable to any situation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Lead
Viracon
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated production schedules and assigned tasks to employees.
- Monitored the quality of products during production process.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all staff members.
- Established standard operating procedures for each task within the production line.
Digital Print Operator
Viracon
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Evaluated finished products against customer specifications to verify that they met requirements.
- Cleaned inkjet heads regularly to prevent clogging or misfiring of nozzles.
- Inspected printed materials for quality assurance before next process.
- Confirmed the images matched the work order/pattern.
CNC Machine Operator
Viracon
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
Hole Driller Operator/Laminating Trimmer
Viracon
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Performed routine maintenance on all hole drilling equipment.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Accurately transferred data from patterns to machine.
- Ensured laminated glass matched the Work Order.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN01-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN01-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN01-2013
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Team Coordination
- Conflict Management
- Team Building
- Critical Thinking
- Flexibility
- Responsibility
- Quick Learner
- Efficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Certification
- The Leadership Skills Seminar through Riverland Community College
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year Runner-Up
- Employee of the Quarter
Affiliations
- Captain for Basketball, Football and Track
- 10 time letter recipient
- Business Owner
Timeline
Production Lead
Viracon
12.2022 - Current
Digital Print Operator
Viracon
02.2021 - 12.2022
CNC Machine Operator
Viracon
09.2017 - 02.2021
Hole Driller Operator/Laminating Trimmer
Viracon
03.2015 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Riverland Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Augsburg College
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
- The Leadership Skills Seminar through Riverland Community College
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