Michael Dixon

I am a detail-oriented professional with 27+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of equipment management, regulatory compliance, and productivity improvement. I am looking for a fresh new start in a state of the art new company. 

Experience

Lab Technician

Siemer Milling Company May 2022-Present

• Performing a variety of laboratory test on wheat, flour, bran, reddog, midds, and germ samples
• Utilizing precise testing methodologies to assess quality and ensure products meet customer specifications
• Documenting test results and maintaining meticulous records
• Collaborating closely with the production team to quickly identify and resolve and quality issues

Machinist 

Multi-Color/SGS & Company March 2021-May 2022

• Prepare cylinder for cylinder milling process
• Program and operate cylinder milling machines
• Inspect cylinder for surface flaws and verify and record copper and chrome specifications
• Prepare cylinder for machining, proofing/shipment, and engraving and electroplating processes
• Prepare electroplating tanks and calculate and set rectifier amperage
• Prepare and deliver engraved cylinders to chrome plating 
• Acquire cylinders from the inventory system and update the inventory database
• De-chrome cylinders 

Set-up Technician 

Akebono Brake Corporation, Clarksville, TN / May 1999 – August 2020 (Closure of Plant)

• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
• Lift work pieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes.
• Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.
• Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished work piece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.

Deputy Jailer 

Christian County Jail , Hopkinsville, KY / Feb 1995 - May 1999

• Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
• Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
• Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
• Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
• Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
• Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
• Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
• Settle disputes between inmates.
• Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
• Participate in required job training.
• Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
• Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
• Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
• Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
• Operated jail surveillance system and access controlled security systems. To keep inmates contained, personal and prisoners safe, society and contraband out chaos managed and facility running smoothly. 

Materials Management Clerk 

Jennie Stuart Medical Center, Hopkinsville, KY / Aug 1993 - Feb 1995

• Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.
• Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.

Prairie State College 

Chicago Heights, IL

Completed coursework towards Police Science Criminal Justice (May 1991)

Crete-Monee High School 

Crete , IL

High School Diploma (Jun 1990)