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SHAWN THORNTON

Fort Wayne

Summary

Experienced laborer with proven track record of efficiency and reliability. Skilled in operating a variety of tools and equipment to complete tasks accurately and promptly. Strong work ethic and team player.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Turkshead Machinist

Fort Wayne Metals
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure precise machining.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on machinery to maintain optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
  • Monitored production metrics to ensure compliance with quality standards consistently.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
  • Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
  • Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.

ASSEMBLY

Avalign I & I
10.2022 - 04.2025
  • Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and assembling parts with precision in a timely manner.
  • Proficient in using various hand and power tools to assemble products efficiently.
  • Experienced in conducting quality control checks to ensure assembled products meet specifications.

PROBLEM SOLVER

Amazon
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Finding and resolving issues that were not allowing package(s) and/or item(s) to continue in the transit process.
  • Quarterly shift reports on Excell spreadsheets.
  • Assisting the Process Assistant in dutys such as labor tracking, pallet receive, outbound location binding, and outbound auditing.
  • Tracking problem work through the facility.

DELIVERY DRIVER

Amazon
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Delivered packages promptly and accurately while providing excellent customer service.
  • Safely navigated various routes and neighborhoods to ensure efficient deliveries.

OWNER/OPERATOR

Double Dragons Arcade LLC
11.2017 - 11.2021
  • Led all aspects of business operations, including marketing, sales, and customer service.
  • Managed budget, inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure profitability and sustainability.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by training and supervising a team of employees.

Education

DIPLOMA -

Wayne High School
Fort Wayne, IN
06.1995

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Problem-solving
  • Hand tool efficient
  • Blueprint reading
  • Machine operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Machine setup
  • Precision machining
  • Quality control
  • Visual inspection
  • Precise measuring
  • Caliper use
  • Assembly and production
  • Deburring skills
  • Specification reading

LANGUAGES

French
Advanced
Diploma in Advanced French

Timeline

Turkshead Machinist

Fort Wayne Metals
05.2024 - 04.2025

ASSEMBLY

Avalign I & I
10.2022 - 04.2025

PROBLEM SOLVER

Amazon
02.2022 - 10.2022

DELIVERY DRIVER

Amazon
10.2021 - 02.2022

OWNER/OPERATOR

Double Dragons Arcade LLC
11.2017 - 11.2021

DIPLOMA -

Wayne High School

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