Steven Bates
De Pere,WI
Summary
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks. Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Showcase Kitchens
De Pere, WI
12.2024 - Current
- I set up and run a molder machine for different types and finishes of trim or cabinet doors.
- Maintain the machine to ensure that the parts that come out of the machine are correct and precise to the measurements needed for each job.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
Quality Control Inspector
McNeilus Steel
Fond Du Lac, WI
09.2018 - 11.2024
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
- Reviewed customer complaints and identified potential sources of quality issues.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
CNC Machinist
McNeilus Steel
Fond Du Lac, WI
09.2018 - 11.2024
- Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Programmed CNC machines using G-code.
- Adjusted offsets daily based on work orders and changing production needs.
- Set up, adjusted or operated basic or specialized machine tools to support precision machining operations.
- Observed operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine need for adjustments or repairs.
- Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
- Make adjustments to the machine feed rate, speed and depth of cut for each project.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
- Test completed workpieces for quality control purposes prior to shipment.
- Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fond Du Lac High School
Fond Du Lac, WI06-2006
Skills
- Machine operation
- CNC programming
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Production scheduling
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- ISO 9001:2015
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Crane operation
- Bandsaw and lathe operation
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- CNC machine operation certificate.
- GD&T training
- Welding certified
Affiliations
I am very adverser in many different type of measuring equipment for tape measures, calipers, micrometers.
I work very will with other, being able to take care or follow the lead of others and give helpful suggestion to get work done faster or in a timely matter.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Machine Operator
Showcase Kitchens
12.2024 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
McNeilus Steel
09.2018 - 11.2024
CNC Machinist
McNeilus Steel
09.2018 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Fond Du Lac High School
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