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Michael J Hornick IV

Hornick`s Customs
Evansville,IN
14
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented individual with strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to quality. Experienced in customizing projects to meet client needs while fostering effective communication and collaboration.

Work History

Owner

6 Months
Hornick`s Customs | 12.2025 - Current

customize and build personalized vehicles for clients. custom paint jobs, metal fabrication, rebuild and or modify engines and drivelines. Custom suspension, and interior. customize every aspect of a vehicle depending on the customers request.

Production Team Member

9 Years 7 Months
Toyota Motor Manufacturing | 09.2015 - 04.2025
  • 5 years as an LST CSI. Basically required to learn jobs in an extremely short time to cover other positions when other team members were absent or unavailable.
  • 2 years in a position known as Confirmation Repair Tech. Required to perform any and all repairs that came off the assembly line that weren`t repaired as the vehicle went through the entire assembly process.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.
  • Conducted quality inspections on finished products, maintaining high standards of accuracy and consistency.
  • Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and safety practices, promoting a culture of teamwork.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing waste and increasing efficiency in production cycles.
  • Set up, operated and maintained production machinery.
  • Increased production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and reducing waste.
  • Provided training to new team members, ensuring consistent performance standards across the team.
  • Implemented 5S methodology to maintain an organized workspace that facilitated efficient task completion.

Industrial Maintenance Technician

3 Years 5 Months
Toyota Boshuku | 03.2012 - 08.2015
  • Minatained all plant equipment including: Forklifts, Tuggers. Electric & Propane. {Toyota 8fbcu series} 36/48volt
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques, enhancing equipment reliability.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance schedules, improving operational efficiency and extending equipment lifespan.
  • Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
  • Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.

Education

High School Diploma

North High School | Evansville, In | 05-1997

Main field of study was automotive, and electricity.

Skills

Customer relations
Small business operations
Verbal and written communication
Project management
Project estimating
Proficient with handheld scanners & diagnostic equipment
and software
Mig
Tig
Arc welding
Hydraulics

Timeline

Owner

Hornick`s Customs
12.2025 - CurrentRead More

Production Team Member

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
09.2015 - 04.2025Read More

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Toyota Boshuku
03.2012 - 08.2015Read More

North High School

High School Diploma
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Michael J Hornick IV