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Ronald G. Price

Greenville

Summary

Hello my name is Ronald Price. I would like to be considered for your machinist position and look forward to meeting in person. I have a lot of experience in machining and machine repair on the job and at home. Having owned my own farm and worked a full time job I am no stranger to hard work and getting the job done right the first time. In my free time I enjoy, building proof of concept machines and electrical equipment in my shop at home. Repairing and improving existing devices for myself, friends and family. Hunting, fishing, and rebuilding vehicles.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Engine Specialist

United Cooperative
01.2018 - Current
  • Manage day to day operations of small engine shop.
  • Including supervising, sales, scheduling, repairing, welding, giving estimates, inventory control, supply and parts orders.
  • Trouble shooting many in depth electro and mechanical problems to resolve customers issues.
  • Upkeep and maintenance on company equipment of many size and uses from many locations.
  • Master mechanic certifications from Kohler and Briggs and Stratton. Silver certified by Stihl USA.

Owner Ronald Price Farms

Owner Operator Independent
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Manage day to day operations of 200+ acre farm operation.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, loan requirements, insurance requirements, acreage reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Negotiated supply purchases to receive quality products at cheeper pricing.
  • Managed sales contracts that were beneficial to the business.
  • Started successfull intrapreneurship within the farm business.


VMC Machinist

Pierce mfg
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Operate Haas VMC and small lathe to manufacture parts within tolerances.

Large lathe machinist

Maxcess Webex
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Machining many types of material in many ways to high tolerances.
  • Operate a Mazak manual lathe to complete grinding, polishing, turning including interrupted cut, counter boring, knurling, centering, facing, many operations included use of steady rests and belt grinders.
  • Operate boring bar when needed.
  • Material handling when needed.
  • Involved with kaizen teams on multiple plant improvement projects.

Machine adjuster

National Envelope
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Setup and maintain paper converting machines.
  • Complete setup and size changes on RA envelope machines.
  • Set up and operate up to three flexographic presses on each machine.
  • And up to 3 rotary dies on each machine.
  • Manage quality control of final product.
  • Manage timing of machine operators supplies and breaks.
  • Involved in many Lean team plant improvement operations.

Machinist

Rouchling Leripa Papertech
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Sizing of raw materials before machining to tolerance.
  • Operate manual milling machines with pull tables and performed end work.
  • Operate a CMS VMC with G and N code Fanuc controls.
  • Received recognition for developing a new molding technique to open up new market with existing materials for a client with specialized uses.

Mechanic

Greenville Co-Op
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Repair cars, trucks, tractors, small engines, and hydraulic hoses.
  • Scheduled repairs, parts orders, and filed warranty work with OEM manufacturers.
  • Maintained all company equipment: trucks, tractors, forklifts, and more.

Education

Technical diploma - Computer Rendering and Animation

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
01.2010

Skills

  • Machining, farming, construction, welding, wiring, hydraulic repair, and mechanical design
  • Machine rebuilding, setup, repair, and maintenance
  • Technical and mechanical troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Project planning, forsight and restructuring as needed or within means
  • Developing ideas and brainstorming either individually or as a team to solve not just current problems but also future problems
  • Improving processes to save time, boost production, and improve quality the most important selling point
  • Leadership and thinking outside the box
  • Sales and customer service
  • Some experience with Excel, AutoCAD 3d, 3DS Max and Job Boss

Timeline

Small Engine Specialist

United Cooperative
01.2018 - Current

VMC Machinist

Pierce mfg
01.2016 - 01.2017

Owner Ronald Price Farms

Owner Operator Independent
01.2013 - 12.2019

Large lathe machinist

Maxcess Webex
01.2012 - 01.2016

Machine adjuster

National Envelope
01.2011 - 01.2012

Machinist

Rouchling Leripa Papertech
01.2005 - 01.2011

Mechanic

Greenville Co-Op
01.2002 - 01.2005

Technical diploma - Computer Rendering and Animation

Fox Valley Technical College

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