Detail-oriented professional known for organized, thorough approach to work. Reliable team player safely operating heavy equipment. Follow directions with minimal supervision.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Heat treat tender
Allied locke
Amboy, USA
03.2025 - Current
Ensured proper heat treatment of raw steel parts to meet quality control standards by monitoring heat treat temperatures and Rc hardness through the furnace, setting correct temperatures for draws, and performing Rockwell hardness tests on initial, mid, and final pieces.
Operated various parts washers and a tumbler to clean and debur components before assembly.
Managed tender submissions ensuring compliance with specifications and deadlines.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather necessary project documentation.
Reviewed and analyzed tender documents for accuracy and completeness.
Machine Operator
Donaldson
Dixon, IL
11.2015 - 07.2024
Worked in several departments, including spot welding,shear department and doing assembly work as needed.
Ensured consistency and quality by checking initial and final parts during processing in ovens, shear, and spot welder.
Operated machinery to ensure efficient production of filtration products.
Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to maintenance team.
Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
Warehouse/Machine Operator
Hill fastener
Rock Falls, USA
01.2001 - 12.2001
I started in the warehouse was there 5-6yrs,Loaded trucks with merchandise for shipment, ensuring proper weight distribution., Unloaded trucks upon arrival, organizing materials for warehouse storage., Performed various warehouse tasks, including inventory management and order fulfillment. in a factory setting then went and was Began training to become a threader operator, focusing on machine operation and maintenance..
I did that for 2-3 years on nine different threading machines, they laid some of us off and were never called back.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Delivery Driver/Appliance Installer, some sales
Clover hills appliance
Sterling, USA
06.1990 - 12.2001
Installed appliances and ran new waterlines for refrigerators.
Delivered appliances promptly to customer locations across designated routes.
Operated delivery vehicles safely while adhering to traffic regulations.
Loaded and unloaded heavy appliances with care and precision.
Education
General -
Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls
Skills
Machine operation
Industrial equipment operation
Quality assurance
Attention to detail
Continuous improvement
Production processes
Component assembly
Shipping & Receiving
Material handling
Mechanical skills
Logistics operations
Blueprint reading
Advanced mathematics
Product handling
Precision tools
Additional Information
Forklift certified from Hill Fastener not long after starting in 2001.