Marquice Avant
Muskegon,MI
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paint Line Operator
Seaver Finishing
Grand Haven, Michigan
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Loaded and unloaded materials for processing on the paint line.
Metal Polisher
West Michigan Metals
Muskegon, Michigan
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Set up machines for operation according to specifications provided by customer orders.
- Polished metal surfaces to a mirror finish, using abrasives and power tools.
- Maintained safe, efficient and prepared polishing center to support fabrication department.
Quality Control Inspector
Blu Perspective
Coopersville, Michigan
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
- Ensured that all products met customer requirements prior to shipment.
Sander
Fettig: NuCraft
Comstock Park, MI
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Clean the hand sander regularly to ensure the proper functioning of the sander.
- Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.
- Followed instructions provided by supervisors regarding specific projects and tasks related to sanding operations.
- Replaced worn sandpaper on the sander as needed.
- Smoothed wood surfaces with a sander to prepare them for painting or staining.
- Operated an electric sander to remove paint, rust, and varnish from large surfaces.
- Inspected finished product for smoothness and accuracy after sanding process was completed.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on the electric sander including oiling moving parts and cleaning dust collection systems.
Metal Polisher
West Michigan Metals
Muskegon, MI
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Polished metal surfaces to a mirror finish, using abrasives and power tools.
- Checked polished parts for imperfections in the surface and re-polished if necessary.
- Inspected work pieces for defects or blemishes prior to polishing process.
- Worked with a variety of metals including stainless steel, aluminum and brass.
- Cleaned buffing wheels regularly to maintain their effectiveness.
- Kept detailed records of production output including quantity produced, scrap rates, downtime information.
Press Operator
Elwood Staffing: Stanco
Grand Haven, MI
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Used air hoses and swabs to clean compression chambers, arbors and molds.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities.
- Feed sheets into press manually if necessary.
1st Year Apprentice Carpenter
Local 100
Wayland, MI
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Put together and took apart scaffolding and other temporary structures.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine the specific job requirements.
- Promoted compliance with applicable federal, state and OSHA laws and regulations.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Grinder
Turbo Components Inc
Spring Lake, MI
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Recorded data from each operation performed on the job board.
- Reviewed pieces to assess compliance and note defects.
- Selected correct grinding belt for material being ground.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering strictly to safety regulations.
- Cleaned all machines after use before leaving the area.
Paint Line Operator
Forge Staffing: MillerKnoll
Muskegon, MI
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided support in loading outgoing shipments as needed.
- Sorted products into categories according to size, type, and color when necessary.
Production Worker
Forge Staffing: Lacolombe
Muskegon, MI
07.2022 - 08.2022
Machine Operator
Forge Staffing: Pace
Muskegon, MI
10.2021 - 01.2022
Pallet Builder
Workbox Staffing: Grand industries
Grand Haven, MI
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Repaired damaged pallets with saws, hammers, and nails.
- Inspected raw materials for defects before using them in production.
Carpenter
Staffing Solutions: Christman
Muskegon, MI
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
Crew Member
Long John Silver's
Muskegon, MI
07.2019 - 10.2019
Assembly Line Worker
Manpower Staffing: Magna Glass
Holland, MI
02.2018 - 05.2018
Assembler
Staffing Inc: KL
Muskegon, MI
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Align components for proper fit and adjust as necessary during the assembly process.
- Identified and resolved assembly and production issues or malfunctions.
- Inserted and popped rivets.
- Stacked kayaks.
Assembly Line Worker
Forge Staffing: Adac
Muskegon, MI
01.2015 - 04.2015
Education
Carpentry
Gerald R Ford Jobcorps
Grand Rapids, MI05-2018
High School Diploma -
Muskegon Heights High School
Muskegon Heights, Mi06-2014
Skills
- Sanding processes
- Quality inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Metal polishing
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Machine set up
- Buffing and polishing
- Surface inspection
- Woodworking techniques
- Framing installation
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Finish carpentry
- Scaffolding assembly and disassembly
Certification
Osha 30
Cpr/First Aid
Timeline
Paint Line Operator
Seaver Finishing
08.2025 - 09.2025
Metal Polisher
West Michigan Metals
04.2025 - 08.2025
Quality Control Inspector
Blu Perspective
02.2025 - 04.2025
Sander
Fettig: NuCraft
10.2024 - 01.2025
Press Operator
Elwood Staffing: Stanco
07.2024 - 08.2024
1st Year Apprentice Carpenter
Local 100
04.2024 - 08.2024
Grinder
Turbo Components Inc
12.2023 - 04.2024
Metal Polisher
West Michigan Metals
05.2023 - 09.2024
Paint Line Operator
Forge Staffing: MillerKnoll
11.2022 - 01.2023
Production Worker
Forge Staffing: Lacolombe
07.2022 - 08.2022
Machine Operator
Forge Staffing: Pace
10.2021 - 01.2022
Pallet Builder
Workbox Staffing: Grand industries
07.2021 - 08.2021
Crew Member
Long John Silver's
07.2019 - 10.2019
Carpenter
Staffing Solutions: Christman
06.2018 - 05.2020
Assembly Line Worker
Manpower Staffing: Magna Glass
02.2018 - 05.2018
Assembler
Staffing Inc: KL
06.2016 - 03.2017
Assembly Line Worker
Forge Staffing: Adac
01.2015 - 04.2015
Carpentry
Gerald R Ford Jobcorps
High School Diploma -
Muskegon Heights High School