Kenneth Lancaster
Commerce City
Summary
Experienced cnc machine operator, laser jet operator with strong leadership and relationship- building skills. Hardworking and reliable, quick at learning new things, 10 years experience operating and highly motivated for success. Forklift experience and warehouse experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
Warming Trends
Englewood
12.2021 - Current
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
Cutting Team Lead
Warming Trends
Englewood
04.2021 - Current
- Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build customer satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth.
Waterjet Operator
Warming Trends
Englewood
12.2018 - Current
- Reviewed documentation and work order requirements.
- Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
- Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts and complete precise finished products.
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
- Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Laborer
Warming Trends
Englewood
04.2018 - Current
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Reported safety violations to supervisor to reduce risks and accidents.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Built burners and electronics.
- Helped shipping and receiving.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Operated Forklift
Foreman/ CNC operator
L.B. Foster
Kimball
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards.
- Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivating of line employees.
- Organized, scheduled and assigned production work.
- Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
- Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
- Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
- Read and interpreted standard operating procedures to complete work in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
- Continuously kept shop clean and safe.
- Observed the company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Completed work on time.
Production Laborer
LB Foster
Kimball
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Maintained clean and organized work areas.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Helped achieve company goals by supporting Co- workers.
- Received a promotion for being reliable and hardworking.
- Experience Experience Add New Section.
Production Worker
Cabelas Distribution Center
Sidney
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Unloaded and sorted products and transported items to proper locations.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
Education
GED -
Sidney High School
Sidney, NE05.2008
Skills
- Work ethic
- Safety compliance
- Forklift driving
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Basic math
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Setting up machines
- De-burring
- CNC and manual equipment
- Tooling and fixtures
- Pallet jacks
- Able to lift and carry 50 lbs
- Thread and plug gauges
- Collaboration
- AutoCAD
Certification
- Certified TruLaser 2030 Fiber Operator, Trumpf - April 1, 2021
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
Warming Trends
12.2021 - Current
Cutting Team Lead
Warming Trends
04.2021 - Current
Waterjet Operator
Warming Trends
12.2018 - Current
Laborer
Warming Trends
04.2018 - Current
Foreman/ CNC operator
L.B. Foster
03.2015 - 02.2018
Production Laborer
LB Foster
09.2011 - 12.2014
Production Worker
Cabelas Distribution Center
GED -
Sidney High School