Nathan Hamilton
Pekin,IL
Summary
Experienced manufacturing professional with 19+ years of experience at Caterpillar Inc. in fabrication, grinding, and lathe operations. Skilled in industrial machinery, CNC/lathe operations, Kawasaki and FANUC robotic welding, FANUC robot operations, MIG welding, blueprint reading, quality inspection, troubleshooting, and safe production practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lathe Specialist
Caterpillar Inc.
01.2018 - Current
- Operated and monitored industrial lathes to maintain consistent output in high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Operate FANUC robotic systems associated with lathe and manufacturing operations.
- Set up and adjusted machinery to achieve production and quality standards.
- Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet specifications.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
- Work effectively with team members to meet production goals.
Grinding Specialist
Caterpillar Inc.
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Operated industrial lapping machines to produce precision components.
- Set up and adjusted equipment according to production requirements.
- Performed quality inspections and measurements.
- Identified and corrected process issues.
- Followed company safety and manufacturing procedures.
Fabrication Specialist
Caterpillar Inc.
10.2007 - 06.2016
- Performed fabrication and manufacturing operations in a large-scale production environment.
- Operated Kawasaki and FANUC robotic welding systems to ensure quality welds in production.
- Performed MIG welding and robotic welding operations.
- Operated and monitored FANUC robotic equipment.
- Read and followed blueprints and work instructions.
- Performed machine setup and adjustments.
- Inspected components for accuracy, quality, and proper welds.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues.
- Maintained safe and efficient work practices.
Auto Detailer
Ray Dennison Chevrolet
Pekin, Illinois
01.2006 - 09.2007
- Detailed new and used vehicles.
- Performed interior and exterior cleaning and finishing.
- Prepared vehicles for customers and showroom display.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area.
Team Member
Hardee's
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisted with employee training and coordination.
- Provided customer service and handled customer concerns.
- Maintained food safety and cleanliness standards.
- Helped ensure efficient operations during busy shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pekin Community High School
Pekin, ILMIG Welding Course, Blueprint Reading Course
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, ILSkills
- CNC lathe operation
- FANUC Robot Operations
- Kawasaki Robot Operations
- FANUC Robotic Welding
- Kawasaki Robotic Welding
- MIG Welding
- Grinding operation
- Machine Setup & Adjustment
- Quality Inspection
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Manufacturing Operations
- Metal fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Machinery operation
- Process Optimization
- Industrial Safety
Training
Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL, Employer-provided MIG Welding Course, Employer-provided Blueprint Reading Course
Timeline
Lathe Specialist
Caterpillar Inc.
01.2018 - Current
Grinding Specialist
Caterpillar Inc.
07.2016 - 01.2018
Fabrication Specialist
Caterpillar Inc.
10.2007 - 06.2016
Auto Detailer
Ray Dennison Chevrolet
01.2006 - 09.2007
Team Member
Hardee's
01.2005 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Pekin Community High School
MIG Welding Course, Blueprint Reading Course
Illinois Central College