Michael Waxler
Niles,OH
Summary
With a proven track record at Race Winning Brands, I excel in machine operation and fostering teamwork. My experience in preventive maintenance and safety management has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and workplace safety. Known for my ability to mentor and improve team performance, I bring valuable skills and a strong work ethic to any role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forging Press Operator 1
Race Wining Brands
10.2023 - Current
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Conducted regular safety audits, identifying and addressing potential hazards in press area.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Operated press to achieve quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Maintained high standards of safety, following rigorous protocols to prevent accidents.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
Building/Industrial Maintenance Technician
Aexcel Corporation
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to expand skill set and maintain expertise in the field of industrial maintenance.
- Contributed to cost savings through careful inventory management and efficient use of resources.
- Improved production output with timely repairs and adjustments to machinery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of machine service histories, facilitating better decision-making for future repairs or replacements.
- Experience with Leveraged hand tools and measuring devices
- Increased workplace safety by ensuring proper functioning of all equipment and systems.
- Troubleshooting and repair on pneumatic filling equipment.
- Help design, build, and install pneumatic safety equipment
- Troubleshooting and maintenance/inspection on all 12 E550/E650 Cat fork truck
- basic welding stick,mig, and tig
Forge Team Lead
Race Wining Brands
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
Education
Ledgemont High School
Thompson, OH05-2014
Skills
- HAZWOPER training
- flammable Chemical handling/transfer operation
- Machine operation
- Machinery cleaning
- Safety management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality control
- Waste reduction
- Air/electric Pump maintenance
- fork truck experience/maintenance
Timeline
Forging Press Operator 1
Race Wining Brands
10.2023 - Current
Building/Industrial Maintenance Technician
Aexcel Corporation
04.2021 - 10.2023
Forge Team Lead
Race Wining Brands
04.2016 - 03.2020
Ledgemont High School
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