Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Zach Masterson

Davenport,IA

Summary

With more than 19 years of broad CNC experience, also an extensive background in manufacturing, I am self motivated and reliable. My first career at Solar Plastics was 15 years of learning and growth however, I left for more opportunity. I then went to John Deere in 2021 and enjoy my new career however we have been faced with many layoffs locally. I would like to continue to grow my experience and find a career to retire from.

I am looking to relocate to Florida with my wife who works remote for IMEG Consultants Corp - a well respected nation wide Engineering firm.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machinist

John Deere
07.2021 - Current
  • CNC Projection Welding Operator
  • Material and Storage Retrieval
  • Bore and Drill operator
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
  • Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
  • Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
  • Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.

Shipping Supervisor

Solar Plastics, LLC.
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Manage and lead team to schedule and deliver product on time.
  • Created monthly reports on shipping activities for management review.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to shipment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner.
  • Provided training to new employees on proper operation of packing equipment and safety protocols.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for improving efficiency within the shipping department.
  • Oversaw daily operations within the shipping department including assigning tasks, setting deadlines, resolving conflicts.
  • Control daily operations.
  • Create positive objectives and goals for team to succeed.
  • Manage monthly inventory
  • Track on time delivery
  • Adapt and adjust to customer demand.

Shipping Lead

Solar Plastics, LLC.
01.2018 - 01.2020

• Schedule Daily Shipments.
• Create BOL and Packing Slips for Shipments.
• Modify ASN Portal and Outing going shipment alerts.
• Monthly Inventory Control.

Buyer

Solar Plastics, LLC.
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Supply Chain Management - Purchasing/ Recieving
  • Inventory Management - Daily cycle counts with strong organization inventory.
  • Prepare purchase orders for upcoming production schedules
  • Vender/Supplier cost analyst.

Shipping Coordinator

Solar Plastics, LLC.
01.2015 - 01.2017

• Provide support for Shipping Supervisor and Shipping Lead.
• Experienced Fork Truck Operator (Sit Down and Stand up).
• Prepared/Staged Daily Outgoing Shipments/Organized Inventory.
• Managed (3) Shift of Machine Operators.
• Problem-Solved Machine Issues and Programming Issues.
• Prepared Schedules, Inspection Forms, and Work Instructions.
• Experienced G-Code Programmer. Experienced Machine Operator

CNC Programmer

Solar Plastics LLC
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Developed and maintained CNC programs for a variety of machining operations.
  • Created detailed program documentation, including machine setup instructions and tooling lists.
  • Troubleshot and resolved CNC programming issues in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated with engineers to ensure proper CNC program functionality.
  • Maintained records of all changes made to the CNC programs.
  • Trained other personnel in the safe operation of CNC machinery.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting hardware issues with CNC controllers or servomotors.
  • Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
  • Checked work pieces against specifications to assess conformance.

CNC Operator

Solar Plastics LLC
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, tapping, reaming, countersinking and milling.
  • Perform quality control checks on machined parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
  • Troubleshoot machine malfunctions to identify root cause of problems.
  • Follow safety regulations at all times while operating CNC machinery.
  • Clean machinery, lubricate parts, and perform other maintenance activities as needed.
  • Train new operators on the safe use of CNC machines.
  • Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.

Production

United Parcel Service of America, INC
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Load and unload incoming and outgoing trailers.

Chef/Kitchen Aid

Governor's Bettendorf, INC
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Chef/Kithcen Aid

Education

General Studies -

Hawkeye Community College/Scott Community College
01.2005

High School Diploma -

Davenport Assumption High School
01.2004

Skills

  • Bore and Mill Operator
  • CNC Projection Welding Operator
  • Supply Chain Management - Purchasing/Receiving
  • Inventory Management
  • Fork Truck Operator (Sit Down and Stand up)
  • Prepared/Staged Daily Outgoing Shipments/Organized Inventory
  • Managed (3) Shifts of Machine Operators
  • Problem-Solved Machine Issues and Programming Issues
  • Experienced G-Code Programmer
  • Experienced Machine Operator
  • Robotic Welding
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Self Motivation
  • Effective Communication
  • Reliability
  • Time Management
  • Machinery Cleaning
  • Adaptability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Knowledge of machines
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Multitasking
  • Time management abilities
  • Decision-Making
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Parts Assembly
  • Troubleshooting
  • Heavy Lifting

Affiliations

  • Outside of work, I love to Golf, fish, hike, run and spend time with my Wife and animals. My wife and I have been together for 14 years now, unable to start a family we would like to relocate to Florida and enjoy the sunshine state.

Certification

  • ISO 9001
  • Quality Certification
  • Fork Truck Certification

Timeline

Machinist

John Deere
07.2021 - Current

Shipping Supervisor

Solar Plastics, LLC.
01.2020 - 01.2021

Shipping Lead

Solar Plastics, LLC.
01.2018 - 01.2020

Buyer

Solar Plastics, LLC.
01.2017 - 01.2018

Shipping Coordinator

Solar Plastics, LLC.
01.2015 - 01.2017

CNC Programmer

Solar Plastics LLC
01.2010 - 01.2015

CNC Operator

Solar Plastics LLC
01.2005 - 01.2010

Production

United Parcel Service of America, INC
01.2004 - 01.2005

Chef/Kitchen Aid

Governor's Bettendorf, INC
01.2000 - 01.2004

General Studies -

Hawkeye Community College/Scott Community College

High School Diploma -

Davenport Assumption High School
Zach Masterson