Michael Valdez Sr.
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Dedicated machine operator skilled in keeping machines operating and producing specification-compliant products. Background includes management, working alone or with skilled groups to monitor and maximize work quality. Dependable and hardworking with strong attention to detail.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Extrusion Operator
DuPont
06.2017 - Current
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematics for work to be performed.
- Maximize productivity by keeping detailed production records and identifying hold-ups.
- Assess equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Set up and operated extrusion machines to derive plastic compounds.
- Measured extruded products to identify imperfections, adjusting controls to adhere to project specifications.
- Communicated machine production and material process status with relief shifts and management.
- Adjusted machine parameters based on product specifications or customer requests to ensure optimal results were achieved consistently.
- Complied with chemical handling procedures and requirements for environmental health and safety.
- Participated in quality control audits, implementing corrective actions when necessary to maintain high-quality standards.
Machine Operator Coordinator
Nexteer
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Lead Operator
Hausbeck
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Troubleshot issues with and repaired injection molding machines, robotic bottle packing machines and casting furnaces.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents Studied daily blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Operated band saws, CNC mills and lathes in machine shop.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues from different departments to facilitate collaboration and information sharing across functional areas.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for process enhancements that resulted in measurable gains in performance metrics.
- Increased product quality by establishing rigorous inspection protocols and addressing any defects promptly.
- Served as the primary point of contact for external auditors, providing documentation and addressing any concerns related to production processes or safety compliance.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections prior to product shipment, ensuring adherence to customer specifications and industry standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Loy Norrix High School
Kalamazoo, MI06.1997
Skills
- Materials management
- Manufacturing
- Assembly and production
- Project management
- Equipment monitoring
- Engineering/project management experience
- Machining and production standards
- Logistics
- Quality control
- Certified fork truck operator
Timeline
Lead Extrusion Operator
DuPont
06.2017 - Current
Machine Operator Coordinator
Nexteer
04.2014 - 06.2017
Lead Operator
Hausbeck
01.2012 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Loy Norrix High School