Victor Hatlestad
Meadville,PA
Summary
Results-driven Production Lead with 13 years of experience leading safe, on-time and high-quality production of wide array of products and components. Personable facilitator with passion for excellence and history of cultivating motivated and loyal teams. Mechanically proficient and technically versatile, driven to understand and model complete line operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Acutec Precision Aerospace
Meadville, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision aerospace components.
- Inspected finished parts for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot machining issues effectively.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production requirements and specifications.
- Assisted in training new machinists on safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations during operations.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools, and casting variations.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
- Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
Machinist
Emperial Carbide
Meadville, PA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Read blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
Production Lead
MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions
Saegertown, PA
01.2011 - 07.2023
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Conducted thorough quality checks to verify conformance to specifications.
- Operated forklifts and overhead cranes to move supplies and finished products.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Handled various mechanical and technical machinery during manufacturing process.
- Assessed and corrected jams in equipment.
- Complied with environmental regulations when using, dispensing of, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
Education
GED -
Eisenhower High School
Yakima, WA06.1998
Skills
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Material Handling
- Production Line Work
- Teamwork and Communication
- Incident Reporting
- PPE Compliance
- Production Documentation
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Work Ethic
- Following Instructions
- Good Communication
- Punctual and Reliable
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Computer Skills
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Safe Machine Operation
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Banding Tools Operation
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Training Needs Observation
- Team Member Motivation
- Production Line Supervision
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- First Aid
- Tourniquet Application
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- CPR Certified
Machines operated
- Mazak Quick turn 8N: Mazatrol T32B
- FANUC Robodrill: Methods Automation Robot
- Reed Thread Roller
- Emco Turn 345: GE Fanuc Series 21T
- Muratec: Fanuc CNC system
- Acme-Gridley six spinal chucker
- New Britain six spindal chucker
- Hartford 180 Thread roller
- Lincoln electric MIG Welder
- Hardinge Conquest T42: Ge Fanuc Series 18T
- Haas vertical mill
- MAZAK auto lathe
- MAZAK 5 axis vertical Mill
- MAZAK 3 axis Vertical mill
Gages used
- Calipers (Digital and Analog)
- Micrometer
- Bore Micrometers
- Height Indicators
- Roll Gages
- Thread Gages
- Plug Gages
- Refractometer
- Air Gage
- Surface finish gage
- CMM
- Optical comparitor
Timeline
Machinist
Acutec Precision Aerospace
03.2024 - 03.2025
Machinist
Emperial Carbide
09.2023 - 02.2024
Production Lead
MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions
01.2011 - 07.2023
GED -
Eisenhower High School