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Steven Ranft

Blaine,Minnesota

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist Apprentice

Waterjet Cutting Solutions
05.2020 - Current
  • Operated CNC machines to produce precision components with minimal supervision.
  • Interpreted technical drawings and schematics to ensure product accuracy.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Maintained tools and machinery, ensuring optimal working conditions and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with senior machinists on complex projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
  • Implemented improvements in workflow processes to increase productivity and reduce waste.
  • Conducted quality control inspections to uphold product specifications and standards.
  • Operated band saws, CNC mills, and lathes in machine shop.
  • Reduced production errors by accurately measuring dimensions using precision tools such as calipers and micrometers.
  • Expanded skill set under machinist mentorship, learning advanced techniques for improved job performance.
  • Deburred, polished and ground machine parts to preserve functionality.
  • Assisted in the achievement of production goals through consistent focus on quality control measures.
  • Kept work area neat and tidy to safeguard workspace and efficiently locate tools and other items.
  • Assisted in inventory management, documenting tool usage and monitoring stock levels for timely reordering.
  • Welded Type items to achieve customer requirements.
  • Minimized material waste by maximizing raw material utilization in each project phase efficiently.
  • Ensured smooth operation of machinery throughout production runs, troubleshooting issues as they arose for minimal downtime.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and reporting potential hazards promptly.
  • Maintained shop equipment by checking fluid levels and sanding and cleaning parts.
  • Inspected parts using calipers, micrometers and depth gauges.
  • Measured to nearest micron and cut pieces to specification.
  • Tested tolerances to achieve high-quality output of machined tools and parts.
  • Performed quality assessments, measurements and final inspections as assigned by supervisor.
  • Consistently met tight tolerances within specified limits, ensuring high-quality products were delivered to customers.

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

GENERAL PATTERN CO.
08.2017 - 04.2020
  • Responsible for accurately and timely filing of ASN and customer portal shipping information.
  • Control of intercompany delivery and staging of product.
  • Required to accurately pick and pack product for shipping.
  • Responsible for unloading trucks, bulk stacking, and racking product.
  • Responsible for shipping, receiving and processing of freight per company procedures and policies.
  • Scheduling of freight carriers with use and knowledge with international shipping requirements.
  • QuickBooks or Misys data entry and report capable.
  • Was the point person for lost shipments by maintaining accurate shipping and receiving records.
  • Maintained inventory tracking reports.
  • Received incoming product with any documentation necessary, check for damage, and accuracy.
  • Operated Forklift to move product.
  • Maintained workstation per 6S standards.

Tool Crib Attendant

BRENK BROTHERS INC
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Worked independently while supporting daily production of required quantities of parts and performed operations to ensure part quality per the customers requirements.
  • Managed and control, disbursement, and pre-setting of cutting tools.
  • Provided tool-holders, specialty tools, cutters, and maintained accurate records of tool information on set-up sheets.
  • Determined if we needed specialty tooling to complete a job and then proceeded down proper channels to order said tooling.
  • Teardown support of all completed jobs tooling. Determined what was reusable to be cost effective.
  • Provided a first point of contact for application problems that needed to be recognized and communicated to management.
  • Gained experience using sharpening equipment: Monoset, DoAll #2, and a Darek CNC drill sharpener.

Shop help

PRESICE METALCRAFT
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • CNC shop experience.
  • Reading blueprints.
  • Maintaining measurements to a fraction of an inch.
  • Deburring of metal and plastic parts.
  • Work the cutting saw.
  • Responsible for preparing machines with enough bar to finish the job.
  • General maintenance of all machines.

Shipping/Receiving Lead

CARBIDE TOOL SERVICES
10.2011 - 07.2015
  • Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
  • Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
  • Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
  • Deliver or route materials to departments, using work devices, such as handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
  • Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter.
  • Manage staff and assigning specific duties.
  • Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
  • Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
  • Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.

Store Manager

OASIS MARKET
08.2008 - 10.2011
  • Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
  • Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
  • Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
  • Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
  • Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
  • Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
  • Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons.
  • Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
  • Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Plan and direct activities such as sales promotions, coordinating with other department heads as required.
  • Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise.
  • Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
  • Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
  • Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
  • Transport packages to customers' vehicles.
  • Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list.
  • Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Social Work

Western Illinois University
Macomb, MN
05.2008

Skills

  • In my work experience, I have learned what I am capable of doing and what I am not and I am very comfortable with this I believe that every day I should learn something new or I'm not trying If we feel I am a potential fit, I would love to be an appreciated asset for your company and I look forward to talking with you

Timeline

Machinist Apprentice

Waterjet Cutting Solutions
05.2020 - Current

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

GENERAL PATTERN CO.
08.2017 - 04.2020

Tool Crib Attendant

BRENK BROTHERS INC
03.2016 - 06.2017

Shop help

PRESICE METALCRAFT
10.2015 - 02.2016

Shipping/Receiving Lead

CARBIDE TOOL SERVICES
10.2011 - 07.2015

Store Manager

OASIS MARKET
08.2008 - 10.2011

Bachelors of Arts - Social Work

Western Illinois University

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