Alexander Nikolas
Aberdeen
Summary
Hardworking team player passionate about conservation, education and promoting the local area. I excel at prioritizing and completing multiple tasks and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in customer service and process improvements. A dependable self-starter wanting to work for your organization.
Knowledgeable Machinist with solid background in operating and maintaining precision machinery. Proven ability to create high-quality components, ensuring all specifications and tolerances are met. Demonstrated proficiency in machining and blueprint reading, contributing to efficient production processes and team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Twin City Fan
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated manual machinery to produce precision components following technical specifications.
- Analyzed blueprints and schematics to determine machining requirements and processes.
- Collaborated with engineering team to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
- Inspected finished products for compliance with quality control standards and specifications.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Machine Operator
3m
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality products while adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Trained new operators on machine functions and safety procedures, enhancing team productivity.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal machinery functionality and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with quality control teams to maintain product standards and consistency during production runs.
- Developed training materials that improved onboarding processes for new machine operators significantly.
Cashier
Caseys General Stores Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
- Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor to return unsalable merchandise and obtain replacements for customers.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Assisted with completing end-of-day counts and securing funds to prevent loss or theft.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Construction Laborer
Bowes Construction
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Measured distances and marked locations to help prepare sites for planned operations.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Operated equipment such as Skid loaders to support worksite needs and enhance team efficiency.
- Prepared the dirt work prior to asphalt being laid down.
- Attended all safety trainings offered by employer to improve overall knowledge of safety measures and recognize areas requiring improvement.
- Coordinated communication between equipment operators by using two-way radios and hand signals.
Park Attendant
South Dakota Game Fish And Parks
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Interacted with guests per day with friendly, patient manner to deliver positive, fun experience.
- Monitored facility to verify visitors and personnel adherence to rules and safety procedures to protect customers.
- Resolved guest concerns or complaints and kept supervisors informed of escalating situations.
- Sold tickets and collected additional fees from customers for special services.
- Operated, repaired and cleaned equipment to maintain optimal machine and device performance.
- Chopped wood and maintained the landscape at the park area
- Assisted with cleaning fish, and assisting customers with their needs when camping
- Cleaning of the bathroom areas and fish cleaning areas in the park
Biology Research Assistant
Blue Dasher Farms
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Prepared summaries of research findings and effectively presented them to supervisors.
- Entered data into computer to digitize records and streamline research procedures.
- Created programs to share research findings with general public and increase knowledge of bees and how they help the environment.
- Maintained and built bee hives
- Collected soil samples and completed data collection for all samples taken
- General farm maintenance tasks required for upkeep.
Education
Biology & Chemistry
South Dakota State University
11 2020
High School Diploma -
St Cloud Technical High School
4 2014
Skills
- Technologically savvy
- Fast Learner of New Skills
- Courteous and Friendly
- High-energy attitude
- Problem-solving abilities
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Manual milling
Education and Training
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Timeline
Machinist
Twin City Fan
03.2024 - 03.2025
Machine Operator
3m
04.2020 - 10.2022
Cashier
Caseys General Stores Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2019
Construction Laborer
Bowes Construction
08.2019 - 11.2019
Park Attendant
South Dakota Game Fish And Parks
05.2015 - 12.2017
Biology Research Assistant
Blue Dasher Farms
03.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
St Cloud Technical High School
Biology & Chemistry
South Dakota State University
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