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Paul Wolfenbarger

Georgetown,KY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Technician

Asurion
02.2022 - Current
  • Communicated with customers to provide updates, gather information and resolve issues.
  • Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
  • Collaborated with other field technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Delivered high-quality work by diligently following standard operating procedures.
  • Prioritized and managed multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Identified potential problems and prevented equipment failure through performing regular equipment inspections.
  • Prepared and submitted reports to document work performed and provide progress updates to management.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components.

Field Technician

Performance Medical Solutions
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Communicated with customers to provide updates, gather information and resolve issues.
  • Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
  • Collaborated with other field technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Delivered high-quality work by diligently following standard operating procedures.
  • Identified potential problems and prevented equipment failure through performing regular equipment inspections.
  • Prepared and submitted reports to document work performed and provide progress updates to management.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components.
  • Prioritized and managed multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and enhance customer satisfaction.

Team Member

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
05.2018 - 09.2019
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Machinist/Fabrication Welder

Myers Machine And Welding
09.2009 - 05.2018
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
  • Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.

CNC Mill Machinist/Programmer Analyst

General Dynamics Land Systems
02.2008 - 09.2009
  • Prepared and set up machine systems for daily operation and adhered to production goals.
  • Identified and replaced broken or worn tools and made tool offsets.
  • Started and observed machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls or control media.
  • Completed production and quality logs to document and track activity.
  • Loaded component materials into product-specific tools and followed established documentation for manufacturing.
  • Studied instructions, labels, blueprint specifications and materials before beginning projects and operating equipment.
  • Helped establish priorities, solved problems and set goals within department and offered help to team members.
  • Adhered to safety procedures and regulations during CNC lathe operations.
  • Evaluated production systems and processes, made recommendations regarding modifications and helped implement.
  • Used CAT software to produce geometric layouts for production.
  • Calculated dimensions, tool selection and machine speeds from new orders.
  • Handled preventive maintenance and minor repairs on machines to sustain performance.

CNC Machinist/CNC Grinder

Grob Systems
01.2007 - 02.2008
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
  • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
  • Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
  • Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
  • Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
  • Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
  • Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
  • Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
  • Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
  • Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
  • Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
  • Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
  • Researched and identified new machining technologies and techniques.

Machinist/Team Leader Manager

Commonwealth Tool And Machine
03.1998 - 05.2005
  • Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
  • Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
  • Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
  • Identified and corrected deficient performance and behaviors to achieve maximum productivity.
  • Drove performance of staff by creating incentives and positive work atmosphere and administering recognition and rewards programs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
  • Cultivated positive, productive team environments, resolving conflicts quickly.
  • Delivered regular team meetings for aligned work towards common goals.
  • Aligned team goals and objectives with organizational strategy, aiding business growth.
  • Facilitated meetings to communicate team performance goals and results.
  • Coordinated team collaboration to share ideas and build best practices.
  • Established and maintained performance, quality and service standards for professional customer care.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Machinist/Fabricator

Aaa Mine Service
02.1996 - 02.1998
  • Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
  • Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.

Wheeled Motor Vehicle Operator

US Army
11.1986 - 11.1989
  • Operated different types of vehicles and equipment in varied terrain and conditions.
  • Trained junior team members on activation and mobilization processing.
  • Conducted vehicle performance checks and performed maintenance actions.
  • Managed fuel distribution and completed weekly and monthly reports.

Education

Apprenticeship - Tool And Die Technology

KCTC
Lexington, KY
06.1998

Diploma - Machine Tool Technology

Mayo State Vocational School
Paintsville, KY
01.1996

Skills

  • Team Instructions
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Electronics Repairs
  • Active Listening
  • Telephone Support
  • Professional Communication
  • Corrective Actions
  • Optimizing Performance
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Field Technician

Asurion
02.2022 - Current

Field Technician

Performance Medical Solutions
12.2021 - 07.2022

Team Member

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
05.2018 - 09.2019

Machinist/Fabrication Welder

Myers Machine And Welding
09.2009 - 05.2018

CNC Mill Machinist/Programmer Analyst

General Dynamics Land Systems
02.2008 - 09.2009

CNC Machinist/CNC Grinder

Grob Systems
01.2007 - 02.2008

Machinist/Team Leader Manager

Commonwealth Tool And Machine
03.1998 - 05.2005

Machinist/Fabricator

Aaa Mine Service
02.1996 - 02.1998

Wheeled Motor Vehicle Operator

US Army
11.1986 - 11.1989

Apprenticeship - Tool And Die Technology

KCTC

Diploma - Machine Tool Technology

Mayo State Vocational School

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