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Michelle Fonken

Elk River,MN

Summary

Hardworking and reliable leader with a passion for production. Thrives in fast-paced, challenging environments and strives to maximize team productivity. Dedicated to producing High-quality product as well as seeking ways to innovate the process. Driven and ambitious with a positive attitude. Determined employee committed to performing job duties with care and pride.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dasher

DoorDash
Elk River, MN
06.2023 - Current
  • Deliver orders to customers timely and with great care for packages.
  • Provide excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Auto Technician

Walmart Auto Center
Elk River, MN
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Performed routine maintenance and repair services on vehicles, including oil changes, tire rotation, and battery installation.
  • Installed new tires on customer vehicles following manufacturer's guidelines for size and pressure ratings.
  • Maintained accurate records of all service performed on customer vehicles.
  • Completed necessary paperwork for each job accurately and efficiently according to company policy.
  • Conducted comprehensive safety inspections of vehicles prior to any repairs being made.
  • Ensured that all tools were properly stored after use in order to maintain a safe working environment.

Metal Handler

Carley Foundry
Blaine, MN
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Ensure aluminum pots are full and at temperature as needed.
  • Operate steel meter as deemed fit for work load.
  • Load ovens will shells prepped to be poured.
  • Pour molten aluminum and/or steel into shells following CWI work instructions.
  • Multitasking in de-wax department by preparing carts for the autoclaver, unloading carts and inspecting for breakages and cracks, patching and insulating as necessary.
  • Operate steel friction saw when deemed necessary per customers deadline.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Finishing Lead/Aluminum Melter

Waltek inc.
Ramsey , MN
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Check the safety and function of equipment.
  • Maintain a clean work environment free of safety hazards.
  • Adjust labor hours and time variance from previous day.
  • Closely communicate with supervisors/leads of other departments to ensure lot control and consistent work flow.
  • Verify quantities and scrap recording is correct.
  • Order supplies as needed.
  • Empty and clean all dust collectors.
  • Delegate work to team members according to dispatch and skill sets.
  • Perform AQL checks.
  • Collaborate with management team to implement new work procedures.
  • Work closely with shipping to coordinate movements and keep workflows smooth.
  • Operate forklift to move supplies and product.
  • Mentor newly hired employees on machine operations and training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Attend daily leadership meetings and monthly safety meeting.
  • Recommend and execute improvements for production and product quality.
  • Melt and pour aluminum jobs as dictated by work.

Cutoff/Pouring Crew

Invest Cast
Columbia Heights, MN
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Maintain clean and organized work space.
  • Prioritize and organize jobs to efficiently accomplish goals.
  • Cut parts off sprue without creating scrap.
  • Ensure alloys are separated and labeled accurately.
  • Operate forklift to move supplies and jobs.
  • Fill-in and assist pouring crew as needed.
  • Oversee and train newly hired employees in various departments as designated by management.

Machine Operator (Cut to Length)

Ratner Steel Supply
Roseville, MN
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Maintain clean and safe work environment.
  • Verify work orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Set-up machine according to customer specifications.
  • Inspect steel consistently for quality to detect defects.
  • Use tape measure and micrometer to document dimensions of steel.
  • Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move supplies and material.

Shellbuild/Melter

Invest Cast
Columbia Heights, MN
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Zahn slurry tanks periodically to ensure substances are at proper viscosity.
  • Hand coat sprues timely and efficiently as well as set-up and operate robotic system for automatically coating sprues
  • Use hoists to put coats on prototypes safely and efficiently.
  • Manned melter as required by work demand.
  • Ram-up/patch crucible for following day ensuring safe and efficient heats.
  • Inspect and load shells into ovens for burn-out process.
  • Operate spectrometer to test chemistry of aluminum to ensure the highest quality product.
  • Train newly hired employees in shell and pouring departments.

Shellbuild Lead/Pour Crew

Waltek inc.
Ramsey , MN
09.2013 - 08.2018
  • Maintain clean and organized work environment.
  • Prioritize work load and distribute to employees according to dispatch and skill set.
  • Train newly hired employees according to company process and policies.
  • Determine and implement improvement ideas.
  • Operate Va tech system, shellomatic robot and hand coat shells as work load demands.
  • Assist on pouring crew during heats by pulling/setting shells or temping/pouring metal.

Education

High School Diploma -

Andover High School
Andover, MN
06.2010

Skills

  • Production monitoring
  • Time management
  • Minor equipment maintenance
  • Workplace safety
  • Fast-paced work
  • Mentoring/Training
  • Problem solving
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Active listening
  • Conflict resolution
  • Forklift certified
  • Positive attitude

Timeline

Dasher

DoorDash
06.2023 - Current

Auto Technician

Walmart Auto Center
06.2023 - 03.2024

Metal Handler

Carley Foundry
09.2022 - 06.2023

Finishing Lead/Aluminum Melter

Waltek inc.
12.2021 - 08.2022

Cutoff/Pouring Crew

Invest Cast
10.2020 - 12.2021

Machine Operator (Cut to Length)

Ratner Steel Supply
10.2019 - 10.2020

Shellbuild/Melter

Invest Cast
08.2018 - 08.2019

Shellbuild Lead/Pour Crew

Waltek inc.
09.2013 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Andover High School

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