Dedicated and well organized professional with good multitasking and communication skills. Astute critical thinker with proven history of taking initiative and maintaining proactive approach to challenges. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations to best deliver quality service and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Glass Fabricating Technician
GLASSource
06.2014 - Current
Communicated effectively with customers and team members concerning quality standards, deadlines and customer requests.
Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
Supervised 10+ apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
Identified obstacles and used independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems.
Loaded and arranged glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks using suction cups to secure materials during crane transfer.
Prepped glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines, smoothing cut edges through polishing and grinding.
Adhered to consistently high standards for safety, quality and service.
Operated cutters, forklifts and hand tools to manage production needs.
Completed manual and visual inspections of glass pieces and final products.
Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
Pultrusion Mold Operator
Polyply Composites
08.2012 - 06.2014
Selected and installed blades, tools or other attachments for each operation.
Reviewed job specifications prior to setting up casting machines to determine appropriate time and temperature settings.
Read specifications, blueprints and work orders to determine setups, temperatures and time settings required to mold, form or cast plastic materials as well as to plan production sequences.
Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
Checked over casting machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.
Conducted routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine.
Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Police Cadet
Norton Shores Police Department
04.2012 - 09.2012
Assisted stranded motorists and removed roadway hazards and obstacles to promote safe vehicle traffic passage.
Patrolled assigned streets, neighborhoods and businesses to promote security and deter crime.
Filed records and provided recordkeeping duties.
Provided police services such as escorts, security patrol and response to emergency calls.
Cooperated with local, state and federal law enforcement authorities regarding investigations.
Enforced local, state and federal laws and ordinances to promote community security and prevent crime.
Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Patrolled to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide public safety.
Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Machine Operator
Brilliance Audio
03.2007 - 04.2012
Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline cost.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Haven High School
Grand Haven, MI
Skills
Leadership
Quality assurance
Operations
Dependability
Excellent driving record
Customer service skills
Troubleshooting malfunctions
Construction processes
Planning and Coordination
Diagnostic abilities
Project completion
Visual inspections
Hand tools
Measuring skills
Machinery use
Housekeeping skills
Safety understanding
Knowledge of varied industry products
Team building
Culturally-aware
Certification
Forklift Certified, GlaSSource - 2014-Present
5 Ton Overhead Crane Certified, GlaSSouce, 2015-Present
First Aid/CPR/AED/Minor Trauma Certified, American Red Cross, 2014- Present
Additional Information
Former member United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, 2005-2008
Ancient and Mid-Evil Literature Certificate, Hillsdale College, 2015
Timeline
Glass Fabricating Technician
GLASSource
06.2014 - Current
Pultrusion Mold Operator
Polyply Composites
08.2012 - 06.2014
Police Cadet
Norton Shores Police Department
04.2012 - 09.2012
Machine Operator
Brilliance Audio
03.2007 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Grand Haven High School
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