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Nicholas Martin

Altoona

Summary

Production worker with 4 years of hands-on experience at Blair Image Elements. Starting with six months in the machine shop ( cnc, press breaks, etc.) Then I switched to 2nd shift team leader of the paint department, and coaching technicians. Skilled in process improvement, quality assurance, safety management, and cost reduction, with proven results reducing material waste, lowering rework rates, and improving output efficiency. Focused on applying technical painting experience and leadership to enhance productivity and uphold strict safety and quality standards while pursuing continued growth in production oversight.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Painter & Paint department team leader

Blair Image elements
Altoona
11.2021 - 11.2025
  • Reduced material waste through process adjustments resulting in measurable cost savings.
  • Trained and coached technicians on painting techniques and safety procedures to improve team performance.
  • Implemented quality checks that decreased rework rates and improved final product consistency.
  • Enhancing productivity and ensuring consistent quality across all production shifts.
  • Make sure shift duties are handled safely and done right.
  • Analyzed production data to identify bottlenecks, leading to strategic adjustments that yielded noticeable gains in output efficiency.
  • Paint: steel; plastics; other metals and/or materials.
  • Implemented advanced safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and fostering a safer environment for all team members.
  • Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning prior to painting.

CNC Machine Operator

Blair Image Elements
Altoona
11.2021 - 05.2022

Pull and post inventory appropriately, to keep a steady flow of needed material.

  • Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts for various projects.
  • Documented production data and machine logs for accurate record-keeping.
  • Inspected finished products for quality control and adherence to specifications.
  • Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
  • Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings for optimal operation.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure reliability and safety.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining processes.

Education

Altoona Area High School
Altoona, Pa

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Safety Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Training Development
  • Cost Reduction
  • Surface preparation
  • Paint application
  • Material efficiency
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Production scheduling
  • Effective communication

Personal Information

  • Title: Production worker
  • Date of Birth: 07/26/94

Reference

Barry Lafferty, Manager, PA, (814) 660-3478, Berglafferty@yahoo.com,

Timeline

CNC Machine Operator

Blair Image Elements
11.2021 - 05.2022

Painter & Paint department team leader

Blair Image elements
11.2021 - 11.2025

Altoona Area High School
Nicholas Martin