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, CT06-2009
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