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Steven Kious

Taylorville,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist

Caterpillar
Decatur, IL
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
  • Measured, marked and scribed dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
  • Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.

Firestop Technician

Firestop technologies
Springfield, IL
06.2016 - 01.2020
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Assisted in the design of new products or modifications to existing products for improved performance.
  • Provided training sessions for junior technicians on proper use of test equipment and techniques for troubleshooting complex systems.
  • Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
  • Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.

Machinist

Richardson Manufacturing
Springfield, IL
01.2014 - 06.2016
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  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Read blueprints, skies, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
  • Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
  • Monitored production output levels and made adjustments as necessary to maintain production goals.
  • Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
  • Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
  • Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.

Machine Operator

GSI
Assumption, IL
03.2010 - 01.2014
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.

Education

Taylorville High
Taylorville, IL
05-2010

Skills

  • Manufacturing
  • Quality Control
  • Troubleshooting
  • Task Prioritization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Problem Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

Machinist

Caterpillar
01.2020 - 12.2023

Firestop Technician

Firestop technologies
06.2016 - 01.2020

Machinist

Richardson Manufacturing
01.2014 - 06.2016

Machine Operator

GSI
03.2010 - 01.2014

Taylorville High

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