Nicolas Saxby
Freeport,IL
Summary
Honest, Hardworking and Dedicated individual with over 4+ years in the Aerospace field. 2+ years in Cold Heading. Skilled in using Blueprint, CMM's and testing equipment to get our customers their parts in a Quality and Efficient lifestyle. Goal oriented and results driven to succeed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Generalist 3
Grande Communications
Juda, WI
06.2023 - Current
- Performed daily start-up operations on CIP system and ensured proper operation of all components.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift by following Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when handling hazardous chemicals used in the CIP process.
- Maintained cleanliness of equipment, tools, and work areas to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Recorded data from each production batch such as weight measurements and temperatures at various stages.
- Trained new staff members on how to properly use machines and tools involved in the cheese making process.
- Instructed employees on proper sanitation procedures while handling dairy products.
Cheese Maker Apprentice
Emmi-Roth
Monroe, WI
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Ran CIP systems to clean vats, EFVs and curd lines.
- Operated pasteurization machinery to reduce risk of food-borne illnesses by heading product to [Number] degrees.
- Managed cheese making vats and associated touch-screen controls to precisely control factors such as pH.
- Cut and formed cheese into desired shapes for packaging different types of cheeses.
- Controlled curdling process to separate fat and protein from whey and water.
- Maintained clean, organized work area at all times and encouraged similar dedication in team members to maximize group efficiency.
- Selected, measured and weighed ingredients in specified amounts.
- Observed strict food safety and sanitation rules and practices to avoid illnesses like E.coli and salmonella.
- Contributed to positive work environment for all staff members through active listening and effective communication.
- Followed recipes with accuracy and precision to achieve optimal integrity of food products, including specific flavor and texture.
CNC Lathe Operator
Rusco Manufacturing
Machesney Park, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Followed templates to produce consistent work and avoid errors.
- Followed safety practices when loading and unloading parts on machinery.
- Reviewed program specifications or blueprints to plan lathe operation.
- Operated precision measuring instruments to check pieces within tight tolerances.
- Monitored machine operation at control panel and adjusted settings to create desired pieces.
- Installed correct tooling according to machine set-up sheets.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
Melt Operator
Grede
Browntown, WI
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked safely with molten metal between 2600 and 2800 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Regulated fuel, air and control flow supplies of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
- Used bobcats, lift trucks and front-end loaders to move heavy items.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collected metal samples from furnaces and kettles for analysis, calculating type and amount of materials needed to meet specifications.
Assembler Level 2
Honeywell
Freeport, IL
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Utilized templates and read measurements to position parts and subassemblies.
- Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Lubricated and wiped machines and tools to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
- Suggested operational improvements to improve quality and production times and reduce costs.
- Completed quality records, scrap reports and machine logs in database.
- Set up and operated greasing equipment to lubricate components, sub-assemblies or assemblies.
- Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.
- Maintained neat, organized and clean work areas to avoid safety concerns or production delays.
- Followed safety procedures while working in noisy and dusty environments to operate machines and tools.
- Maintained clean workstation, equipment and text fixtures in safe condition.
- Kept workstation organized and orderly, making sure production parts, tools, test equipment and documentation were properly stored and maintained.
- Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects.
- Operated air, manual and hydraulic tools to put together and align assemblies.
- Performed visual final inspections and documentation prior to assembly, resulting in 100% quality of products.
- Followed safety and quality requirements every day.
- Used operational knowledge of systems, parts and components to solve problems arising during assembly.
- Performed product and performance testing, recording results.
- Used hand and power tools to assemble products.
- Monitored functioning of all equipment.
- Worked with operations and engineering teams to report on quality issues and enact successful resolutions.
- Put together up to 200+ products during each shift.
- Stripped wires, crimped cable by hand and soldered connections to complete assemblies.
- Processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
- Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
- Maximized efficiency to save time and reduce waste.
- Kept eye on material levels, counted supplies and restocked components to maintain production.
- Read tape measures, drawings, diagrams and specifications for correct assembly.
- Prepared products for shipment by packing, labeling and stacking boxes.
- Maintained records and documents of daily production and dispatched goods.
- Documented actions by completing production and quality forms.
- Operates equipment safely and checked regularly for operational issues.
Header Setup Operator
Illinois Tool Works Inc
Machesney Park, IL
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Operated various Ring, Hex, Thread gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.
Operations Technician
Woodward Inc.
Loves Park, IL
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Contributed my ability to work at a quality and efficient manner to meet customer needs.
- Mechanically inclined, use of knowledge and skill set to work long hours and where I was needed.
- List of Skill Set: Assembly, Test, Inspection, Shipping, and Soldering.
- Good communication skills.
- Work well in a Team Environment.
- Multiple Continuous Improvement projects done and maintained.
Punch Press Operator
Rockford Toolcraft Inc.
Rockford, IL
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Learned use of shop tools and basic/intermediate blue print reading.
- List of Tools: Micrometer, Calipers, Dept Gage, Scales.
- Ability to work in a harsh environment.
- Ability to work in a harsh environment. Lifting over 100+ pounds, oils, metal scrap.
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as rollers, dies, printing plates and blankets.
- Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pecatonica High School
Pecatonica, IL2011
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Design
Morrison Institute of Technology
Morrison, ILSkills
- Mechanically Inclined
- Team Work
- Ability to Learn
- Test
- Assembly
- Shop Knowledge
- 5S
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality assurance controls
- Modifications and adjustments
- Machinery operations
- Communication
- Basic math
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-do
Timeline
Production Generalist 3
Grande Communications
06.2023 - Current
Cheese Maker Apprentice
Emmi-Roth
08.2022 - 06.2023
CNC Lathe Operator
Rusco Manufacturing
06.2022 - 08.2022
Melt Operator
Grede
05.2022 - 06.2022
Assembler Level 2
Honeywell
01.2022 - 04.2022
Header Setup Operator
Illinois Tool Works Inc
07.2019 - 01.2022
Operations Technician
Woodward Inc.
03.2015 - 07.2019
Punch Press Operator
Rockford Toolcraft Inc.
08.2013 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Pecatonica High School
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Design
Morrison Institute of Technology
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