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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pulling Operator
Corning Solar Manufacturing
Hemlock, Michigan
10.2025 - Current
- Supported crew assignments and coordinated daily work across active job sites.
- Trained new crew members on safety rules, tools, and task standards.
- Checked work quality and fixed errors during shift operations.
- Followed safety procedures and kept work areas clean and organized.
- Resolved crew issues and supported steady production during busy periods.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Operated harvester during ingot collection.
- Inspected harvester prior to use
- Verify hoppers for weight and materials to specific pullers.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors and acted quickly upon requests for changes in operational procedures or tasks.
- Assisted with the unloading of ingots onto carts.
- Recorded operational data in shift logs and employer tracking systems.
Excursion Technician
SC Johnson Family Company
Saginaw, Michigan
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
- Assisted in the development of disaster recovery plans for critical IT infrastructure components.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Operated specialized diagnostic tools used to identify system faults.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Extruded resin into zipper for ziploc bags, line process operator, quality checks on products, packaging, fix machine fault as required.
Lead Extrusion Operator
DuPont
06.2017 - 05.2024
- 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
Pulling Operator
Corning Solar Manufacturing
10.2025 - Current
Excursion Technician
SC Johnson Family Company
09.2024 - 10.2025
Lead Extrusion Operator
DuPont
06.2017 - 05.2024
Machine Operator Coordinator
Nexteer
04.2014 - 06.2017
Lead Operator
Hausbeck
01.2012 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Loy Norrix High School