Jacob Stark
Cambridge
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking with a proven track record at Karmax Heavy Stamping, excelling in quality control and team collaboration. Enhanced productivity through effective training and adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in blueprint reading and problem-solving, consistently ensuring high-quality standards and compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician
Karmax Heavy Stamping
08.2013 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Increased overall productivity by training new technicians and providing ongoing support to team members.
- Assembled and tested parts and components to meet safety and performance standards
- Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate inefficiencies and maximize productivity throughout the facility
Quality Auditor
Karmax Heavy Stamping
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Audited activities of workers on production lines and shipping and receiving.
- Compared quantity, quality and labeling of customer orders to check accuracy and completeness.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintained a strong understanding of industry regulations and ensured company compliance through regular audits.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by ensuring that all products met established quality standards.
- Reviewed work instructions and production strategies to verify compliance with established standards.
- Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel.
- Educated and oriented employees to improve compliance with quality control protocols.
- Trained new Quality Auditors on best practices, increasing their proficiency in performing audits effectively.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among auditors through participation in training sessions and workshops, improving overall team performance.
Apprentice Tool Maker
Karmax Heavy Stamping
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Cultivated positive relationships with colleagues and supervisors, fostering teamwork and collaboration throughout the apprenticeship period.
- Put theory into practice applying classroom lessons during hands-on experiences on multiple projects.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, staying focused, and completing tasks as assigned during the apprenticeship period.
- Achieved proficiency in reading blueprints and interpreting specifications to ensure accurate production of tools according to client needs.
- Collaborated with senior toolmakers to design and fabricate custom tools for complex projects.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new machining techniques as required for specific projects.
- Gained hands-on experience with various milling machines, lathes, grinders, and other equipment essential for tool making processes.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Measured and scribed plastic and metal stock with extreme accuracy to prepare for automated machine production.
Education
Tool And Die Apprenticeship - Tool And Die Maker
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Brampton, ON06.2024
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control
- Preventative maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Safety protocols
- Good manufacturing practices
- Precision assembly
- Forklift certified
- Crane certified
References
Simon Muller
- Former tool room supervisor, current ATS Life Sciences employee.
Simon_A_muller@hotmail.com
5198410459
Scott Smith
- Training Instructor Magna technical training facility at massiv die from
4162787856
Timeline
Apprentice Tool Maker
Karmax Heavy Stamping
09.2020 - 05.2024
Quality Auditor
Karmax Heavy Stamping
03.2017 - 01.2019
Manufacturing Technician
Karmax Heavy Stamping
08.2013 - Current
Tool And Die Apprenticeship - Tool And Die Maker
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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