Thomas Steele

• Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
• Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
• Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
• Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
• Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
• Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
• Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
• Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilizing fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
• Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
• Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
• Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
• Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances
• Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders

• Filled tight spaces with foam for custom built island style coolers. Measured the cubic inches of the space needed to be filled and used an equation to determine the amount of foam required to fill the space. The foam I used consisted of two chemical compounds that needed daily calibration to the equipment being used during application to achieve an entirely filled space with out voids. If I used to much it would destroy the part. I made adjustment to the volume of foam being used on an hourly basis to prevent scrap parts and to assure there wasn't any voids.
• Read and understood blueprints and technical specifications for insulation installation.
• Delivered training and mentoring to several apprentices in preparation for full-time roles.
• Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
• Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
• Designed and custom built jigs and fixtures to withstand the expansion of the foam which produced 25 lbs. Per square inch in every direction.
• Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
• Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
• Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
• Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
• Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
• I was awarded a $1,000.00 Dollar bonus at Federal Industries for improving and stream lining the foaming process. Bonuses are not a costmary process within the company. I had figured out methods to stream line production in such a maner as to eliminate the need for a second shift full time position.
• I also held several different assembly positions within Federal Industries. I had to follow specific work orders based upon the customers specific needs, follow blue prints work directly with engineers to solve design issues, interpret and follow wiring diagrams, brazing and HVAC as well.
• Applied and handled insulating products such as foam, fiberglass and cloth with mud

• Steele's Produce is a family owned business. I worked and lived with my grandfather on the farm. He had 30 years plus experience growing produce on a scale of 100 plus acres of produce on average. He also had extensive knowledge of greenhouse production for flowers.
• In 2013 I became a third owner of the business.
• We worked together as a team to manage inventory, product and labor costs, manage pest control, maximize harvest by continuously surveying our crops.

My more specific roles were as follows:

• Supervision and training. I was responsible for making sure our employees were sufficiently traind and on task, supplied with the recourses they needed to perform the task.
• I was the only certified pesticide applicator farm/greenhouse. I had certification to apply up 300 acres as well as a nursery license.
• Primarily managed pruned sprayed and managed harvest of a 20 acre orchard for 11 years
• Operated and maintained many different farm implements tractors, skid loaders, field/orchard sprayers, rotary mowers, cultivators for many specific crops needs.
• Managed day-to-day business operations