Steven Koester
Columbus
Summary
Dedicated Production Associate with a strong work ethic and proven ability to enhance quality assurance, at Walor North America and Honda Manufacturing of Ohio. Skilled in efficient multitasking and product inspection, I successfully trained new staff and maintained compliance with safety protocols, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Walor North America
06.2025 - Current
- Operate Weight Sorter and Coating machines
- Operate machinery to ensure consistent production quality and efficiency.
- Monitore equipment performance, identifying issues for timely resolution.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline workflow and minimize downtime.
- Conducte routine maintenance on machines to uphold operational standards.
- Set up and adjuste equipment and properly configure machines for daily operation.
- Complie with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Production Associate
Adecco
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Service Technician
Byers Volvo
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
Education
Associate Of Science - Automotive Technology
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH05.2017
Skills
- Efficient multitasking
- Production support
- Packaging and labeling
- Quality assurance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Product inspection
- Quality control
- Materials handling
- Manufacturing
- Measurement tools
- Heavy lifting
- Quality inspection
- Quality inspections
- Product packing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- OSHA compliance
- Hand tool proficiency
- Defect monitoring
- Forklift certification
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and communication
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Following instructions
- Good communication
- Punctual and dependable
Timeline
Machine Operator
Walor North America
06.2025 - Current
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
09.2023 - 04.2025
Production Associate
Adecco
10.2021 - 09.2023
Service Technician
Byers Volvo
05.2017 - 10.2021
Associate Of Science - Automotive Technology
Columbus State Community College