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Thomas  Ehrhart

Thomas Ehrhart

St Louis,MO

Summary

Skilled Machine Operator with a track record of enhancing productivity and quality at Flex Trades and R&S Machining. Leveraged expertise in CNC machines and CAD software, coupled with a strong work ethic, to innovate maintenance processes and improve safety compliance. Excelled in preventive maintenance and machinery operation, achieving significant efficiency improvements.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Flex Trades
03.2024 - 11.2024

A contract Job running and trading employees in Vermont to run ,Flow and Omax Waterjet. I also helped the maintenance department understand more about the equipment and how to do proper preventative maintenance

Machine Operator

R&S Machining
02.2020 - 01.2024
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
  • Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
  • Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.

Waterjet Operator

M&H WATERJET SOLUTIONS
04.2010 - 05.2018
  • Kept equipment clean, repaired, and lubricated to maximize performance.
  • Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders.
  • Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
  • Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
  • Upheld housekeeping standards by keeping space clean and free of hazards.
  • Logged, trafficked, and updated projects in job management software.

Education

General Studies

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Biological And Physical Sciences

St Louis Community College
St Louis, MO

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Quality Control
  • Basic Math
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Machinery Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Machinery Cleaning
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Breakdown troubleshooting
  • Quality Assurance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Workplace Safety
  • Materials Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Power and hand tools
  • Good Communication
  • Tooling selection
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Computer Skills
  • CNC Machines
  • CAD Software

Timeline

Machine Operator

Flex Trades
03.2024 - 11.2024

Machine Operator

R&S Machining
02.2020 - 01.2024

Waterjet Operator

M&H WATERJET SOLUTIONS
04.2010 - 05.2018

General Studies

Drury University

Biological And Physical Sciences

St Louis Community College
Thomas Ehrhart