Expert District Representative bringing proven expertise in automotive/collective bargaining environments. Successful leader and representative equipped with skills to handle high-level responsibilities.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician
Professional Diversified Staffing
Livonia, MI
03.2024 - Current
Repair Technician
Quality Inspector
Inventory Reduction for Stellantis and Toyota
Technician
Professional Diversified Staffing
Livonia, MI
08.2022 - Current
Inventory Reduction for General Motors and Ford
Pilot Built for Ford and Nissan
Repair Technician
Manufacturing Technologies Inc
Flat Rock, MI
03.2021 - 06.2022
Pilot Assembly
Quality Inspection and Repair
Performed Diagnostics, Code Check, and Repair
Test Driving
Technician
Manufacturing Technologies Inc
Flat Rock, MI
03.2021 - 06.2022
Pilot Production
Assembled Battery Packs
Training IC Navistar Members
UAW District Representative
Ford Motor Company
Flatrock, Michigan
09.2011 - 04.2020
Generated price quotes, drafted credit or contract terms, and estimated projected delivery dates
Achieved favorable terms with skillful contract negotiation
Improved team performance by training employees in new techniques and monitoring daily activities
Controlled costs with effective monitoring strategies for equipment and supply use
Protected team members by proactively observing work, identifying safety concerns, and immediately removing hazards
Contributed to successful quality control initiatives by implementing new strategies to improve employee work and increase accuracy
Implemented compliance standards at team level, ensuring adequate employee knowledge and expertise to meet standards
Maximized machinery uptime by coordinating routine preventive maintenance actions on all production equipment
Maintained consistent and fair environment for all team members with equitable rule enforcement
Managed team recordkeeping, tracking daily production and inventory use for senior management
Kept team's work in line with strict standards, carefully following outlined production orders and specifications
Organized schedules and daily assignments for team of 450, leveraging individual knowledge and strengths to maximize team success
Reported on production activities and levels to management each day
Promoted safety and productivity by keeping work areas clean and organized
Maintained product quality with visual inspections and physical testing
Boosted team efficiency by learning all roles and rotating through positions
Set up accurate production runs based on blueprints and specifications
Kept team working at peak level by training new team members and assigning tasks
Performed quality checks on parts and products
Maintained production equipment and machinery
Determined work assignments and procedures.
Repair Technician
Mazda
Flatrock, Michigan
03.1992 - 09.2011
Prevented injuries and damage with correct and consistent use of company safety procedures
Maintained repair logs and paperwork with clear writing and strong attention to detail
Completed field repairs using good assessment, troubleshooting, and diagnostics abilities
Documented inspections with written reports and photographs
Met work needs consistently by keeping good stock of parts on hand
Diagnosed malfunctions based on readouts, blueprint comparisons and personal expertise
Inspected, operated, and tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
Improved equipment function by troubleshooting issues and correcting problems
Performed general upkeep, including repairing structural problems, painting surfaces and polishing floors
Achieved desired performance by aligning and balancing newly installed equipment
Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies
Protected company and customer data by consistently following QlS.
Production Worker
Mazda
Flat rock, Michigan
07.1987 - 03.1992
Complied with safety standards, including keeping equipment maintained and floor drains clean and covered
Kept work area inspection-ready by removing hazards and organizing tools and supplies
Adjusted work to match specifications set for different products and work orders
Flexed between different positions, helping team exceed targets with skilled work
Boosted production by proactively reporting supply needs before shortages occur
Contributed to shipping efficiency by keeping products moving between stations
Continuously cleaned and organized work areas to remove safety hazards and maintain a minimum level of production errors
Prepared for production runs by breaking down, assembling and calibrating equipment
Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow
Finished products within specified tolerances, including removing imperfections and altering final dimensions
Minimized safety hazards by maintaining clean and organized work areas
Resolved defects by correcting products and removing sub-standard items from line
Handled machine performance issues independently, including completing routine maintenance and basic repairs
Quality controlled the finished products with regular inspections and non-destructive tests
Completed basic repairs to restore the performance of a malfunctioning machine.