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Nicolas Sandoval-Burnett

330 Avondale Dr, East Peoria,USA

Summary

Accomplished Assembly Specialist at Caterpillar with expertise in CNC machining and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing production processes and enhancing quality control. Adept at leveraging precision measurement tools and adaptive learning to drive continuous improvement. Successfully managed teams, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Grinding Specialist

Caterpillar
East Peoria, USA
08.2020 - Current
  • Set up and operate a variety of CNC machines used to produce high precision parts
  • Read blueprints & drawings to determine product dimensions and tolerances
  • Verify conformity of part to specification using measurements instruments such as micrometers or calipers
  • Accurately apply intermediate mathematical skill, including geometry, trigonometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions and decimals
  • Ability to determine feed, speeds, and select tooling.

Assembly Specialist

Caterpillar
East Peoria, USA
04.2022 - Current
  • Assembling / testing, reworking and repairing drivetrain components.
  • Performing production based on schedule and continuously improving process efficiency.
  • Ensuring adherence to Standard Work Sheet to achieve quality products and avoid quality issues.
  • Participating in pre-shift Process Improvement Dialogue (PID) & Continuous Improvement (CI), raising, submitting issues and suggestions and following up requirements from supervisor.
  • Providing timely reports to operation supervisor or team lead on material availability and equipment downtime.
  • Identifying specification gaps and root causes and making adjustments to meet engineering test specifications.

Metal Treating Specialist

Caterpillar
East Peoria, USA
05.2017 - Current
  • Set up, operation and adjustment heat-treat equipment to perform carburizing, cycle annealing and die quenching of gears Physical Qualifications (With or Without Accommodation)
  • Will work in environment that has extreme temperatures
  • Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures
  • Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts
  • Frequent walking, bending, reaching
  • Occasional stooping, crouching, and climbing
  • Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling rotating

Banquet Supervisor

Embassy Suites by Hilton
East Peoria, USA
01.2013 - 09.2017
  • Setup Banquet events including weddings, school proms, birthday parties, business meetings, graduations, and other social events.
  • I managed a team of people to help operate the function as it went on.
  • I served tables when necessary.
  • I did all the heavy lifting of tables and chairs.
  • I filled out paperwork for each banquet check for charging the client.
  • I did money drops and money pickups.
  • I bartended and even helped in the kitchen.
  • I was very diverse in my role.
  • Many of our events served upwards of 1000 people.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Machining and CNC
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Assembly techniques
  • Banquet and bartending experience
  • Heavy lifting skills
  • Team management and leadership
  • Pricing strategies
  • Precision measurement tools
  • Blueprint reading and interpretation
  • Quality inspection standards
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Process improvement methodologies
  • Data analysis skills
  • Customer service excellence
  • Equipment maintenance practices
  • Project management expertise
  • Machine operation skills
  • Mechanical assembly techniques
  • Workplace safety protocols
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Adaptive learning capabilities
  • Work order processing efficiency
  • Production line optimization
  • Employee coaching and mentoring
  • Documentation skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assembly Specialist

Caterpillar
04.2022 - Current

Grinding Specialist

Caterpillar
08.2020 - Current

Metal Treating Specialist

Caterpillar
05.2017 - Current

Banquet Supervisor

Embassy Suites by Hilton
01.2013 - 09.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Illinois Central College
Nicolas Sandoval-Burnett
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