Steve Vest
Automation Machine Builder
Henryville,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Quality-driven and resourceful with excellent problem-solving and planning skills. Recognized as a dependable team member willing to take on any job.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automation Machine Builder
Samtec
05.2004 - Current
- Collaborated with engineers to develop custom machinery solution..
- Ensured high-quality outputs by conducting thorough inspections and maintaining strict adherence to industry standards.
- Decreased downtime through effective machine troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical issues.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for good build practices, construction, and maintenance to foster a skilled workforce.
- Maintained open lines of communication between team members and stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure smooth collaboration efforts toward common goals.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills when troubleshooting complex system malfunctions leading to swift resolutions.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
- Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings, or blueprints.
- Collaborated with machine operators and engineers to troubleshoot assembly-related issues and meet deadlines.
Welder
Tower Automotive
11.2002 - 05.2004
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Silver Creek High School
Sellersburg, INJourneyman Tool And Die Maker -
Kentuckiana Machining Association
Louisville, KYSkills
- Component Assembly
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Precision Instrument Usage
- Project Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Product Inspection
- Communication
Certification
- Private Pilots License - 2004
Timeline
Automation Machine Builder
Samtec
05.2004 - Current
Welder
Tower Automotive
11.2002 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
Silver Creek High School
Journeyman Tool And Die Maker -
Kentuckiana Machining Association
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