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Palmer Hansen

Muskegon,Michigan

Summary

Dynamic Melt Technician with proven expertise at Metal Technologies, recognized for optimizing resource utilization and enhancing safety practices. Demonstrated problem-solving and teamwork skills by improving melting efficiency and participating in cross-training initiatives. Proficient in equipment operation and committed to waste reduction, ensuring high-quality production standards.


Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Melt Technician

Metal Technologies
09.2023 - Current
  • Optimized resource utilization by identifying opportunities for recycling scrap materials within the melting process.
  • Strengthened team dynamics by actively participating in cross-training initiatives, sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues to ensure consistent skill development across the department.
  • Improved efficiency by monitoring and adjusting melting furnaces to ensure optimal temperature and material consistency.
  • Removed impurities from surface of molten metal using de-slagging spoons.
  • Adhered to production standards and specific job requirements when creating alloys from base metals.
  • Enhanced safety practices by conducting regular inspections of melt equipment, identifying potential hazards, and implementing corrective actions.

Furnace Technician

Cascade Die Casting Group Inc.
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Improved system reliability through the timely identification and resolution of technical issues.
  • Regularly monitored furnace performance metrics, adjusting settings as needed to maintain optimal operation conditions.
  • Safely operated a hilo carrying molten aluminum around co-workers and machines. Along with collecting scrap, and ingot stacks.
  • Preformed daily cleaning on furnaces in preparation for shutdown.

CNC Machine Operator

Metal Technologies
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.

Utility Operator

GE Aviation
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate utility usage, minimizing disruptions to plant operations.
  • Maintained, and cleaned oil filters, and parts washers.
  • Provided support during facility expansions or upgrades, coordinating closely with project teams to ensure seamless integration of new utility systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date logs of equipment performance data and maintenance activities conducted.

Education

No Degree - Electrical Lineworker Program

Jackson Community College
Jackson, MI

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Waste reduction
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Workplace safety
  • Active listening
  • Equipment cleaning
  • Task prioritization
  • Equipment operation

Certification

OSHA 10 General Industry

Forklift Certified

Skid Steer Certified


Timeline

Melt Technician

Metal Technologies
09.2023 - Current

Furnace Technician

Cascade Die Casting Group Inc.
01.2023 - 09.2023

CNC Machine Operator

Metal Technologies
01.2021 - 01.2023

Utility Operator

GE Aviation
09.2019 - 02.2020

No Degree - Electrical Lineworker Program

Jackson Community College

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