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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Spenser Mollen

Toledo,OH

Summary

Driven and meticulous, I excelled at Ohio Pickling & Processing, mastering precision cutting and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My expertise in machine calibration and commitment to safety management significantly enhanced production efficiency. With a knack for quality control and operational excellence, I consistently exceeded employer expectations, ensuring top-notch product delivery.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Slitter Machine Operator

Ohio Pickling & Processing
Toledo, OH
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Calibrated the blades to ensure accurate cutting of materials at correct sizes.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding production status updates.
  • Reported any defects found in finished products immediately to supervisor or quality control personnel.
  • Ground out burrs or sharp edges with portable grinders, speed lathes or polishing jacks.
  • Inspected finished product for quality assurance purposes.
  • Assisted in training new operators on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
  • Operated cranes, hi-los and other equipment safely to move materials around work areas.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by disposing of scrap material properly.
  • Measured completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications with micrometers, gauges, calipers, and templates.
  • Applied knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials to plan sequences and operations.
  • Threaded ends of metal coils from reels through slitters to secure ends on recoilers.
  • Read work orders or production schedules to determine materials, locations of cutting lines or dimensions and tolerances.
  • Positioned, aligned and secured workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds.
  • Monitored machine operations to detect any malfunctions or errors in production process.
  • Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks such as oiling and cleaning the machine.
  • Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
  • Cut off excess materials for reuse or recycling.
  • Tracked inventory levels and placed orders for new supplies when needed.
  • Checked material against customer's order sheets prior to running it through the machine.
  • Replaced worn out blades when necessary and adjusted blade pressure settings accordingly.
  • Troubleshot various issues that arose during slitting operations.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed in accordance with company standards.
  • Turned controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates or table angles for specified operations.

Custom Fabricator

Scott Rod Fabrications
Tole, OH
07.2009 - 07.2022
  • Monitored inventory levels of raw materials used in the fabrication process to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
  • Adhered to work safety standards, wore protective equipment and removed workplace hazards from job sites.
  • Maintained detailed records of all production activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Worked closely with other departments such as sales, engineering, purchasing and shipping and receiving during the fabrication process.
  • Participated in product development sessions to learn new product specifications and brainstorm new work strategies.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of assigned personnel within the department while providing guidance and direction as needed.
  • Performed welding operations using MIG, TIG, ARC, and oxy-acetylene equipment on various metals including steel, aluminum, brass and copper.
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate materials for their projects based on budget constraints and desired outcome.
  • Recorded and reported product damages and malfunctions for supervisor review.
  • Fabricated custom products from drawings and specifications provided by customers.
  • Assembled custom fabrications for final product assembly.
  • Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
  • Disposed of faulty, broken and dirty products and reported losses to supervisors.
  • Repaired existing parts and systems according to customer requirements.
  • Tracked material inventories and ordered new parts to prevent shortages.
  • Interpreted product assembly instructions from blueprints and manuals.
  • Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections or modifications.
  • Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
  • Inspected completed fabrications for accuracy prior to delivery.
  • Performed quality assurance tests on products to adhere to production standards.
  • Gathered required parts for product assembly and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
  • Maintained accurate records of materials used for each job.
  • Installed fabricated components onto a variety of substrates utilizing fasteners or adhesives.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.

Custom Car Fabrication

midwest cobras and customs
Toledo, OH
03.2006 - 07.2009
  • Fabricated machine parts using lathes, mills and various other powered equipment.
  • Recorded and reported product damages and malfunctions for supervisor review.
  • Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate materials for their projects based on budget constraints and desired outcome.
  • Monitored inventory levels of raw materials used in the fabrication process to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
  • Inspected completed fabrications for accuracy prior to delivery.
  • Fabricated custom products from drawings and specifications provided by customers.
  • Participated in product development sessions to learn new product specifications and brainstorm new work strategies.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of assigned personnel within the department while providing guidance and direction as needed.
  • Operated metal fabrication machinery such as shears, brakes, punches and saws to cut and form materials into desired shapes.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures throughout the entire fabrication process in order to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Assembled custom fabrications for final product assembly.
  • Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
  • Repaired existing parts and systems according to customer requirements.
  • Assembled machinery from component parts, following prescribed instructions to support correct configurations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Technical Institute
East Windsor, CT
06-2009

Skills

  • Precision cutting
  • Adherence to specifications
  • Production scheduling
  • Work order interpretation
  • Product inspection
  • Measurement tools
  • Machine setup
  • Tool selection
  • Waste reduction
  • Machine calibration
  • Slitting techniques
  • Continuous improvement
  • Quality control
  • Machine maintenance
  • Work order processing
  • Quality specifications
  • Machine operation
  • Safety management
  • Equipment packaging
  • Blade sharpening
  • Operational procedures
  • Roller adjustment

Affiliations

president of multiple nation wide Organization in my past. Many hand built custom automobiles showcased in magazines/and auto show awards. tasked with training all new employees with proper operational abilities to ensure proper production outcome.

Accomplishments

math honors in high-school

perfect attendance at vocational school

class/school president

skills usa NW ohio president

Timeline

Slitter Machine Operator

Ohio Pickling & Processing
06.2022 - 01.2025

Custom Fabricator

Scott Rod Fabrications
07.2009 - 07.2022

Custom Car Fabrication

midwest cobras and customs
03.2006 - 07.2009

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Technical Institute
Spenser Mollen