Drew Salo
Big Lake
Summary
Innovative Mechanical Adjuster with over 17 years of experience in diagnosing mechanical issues and implementing repair solutions. Skilled in precision measurement and collaboration with engineering teams to improve machinery efficiency, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Adjuster
The Kinetic Group
Anoka, MN
07.2007 - 08.2024
- Adjust mechanical components to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.
- Setting up, aligning, and optimizing equipment for ammunition component production
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues, implementing effective repair solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to refine machinery design for enhanced efficiency.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to extend equipment lifespan.
- Performing precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other metrology tools
- Resolved complex technical issues with innovative solutions, ensuring smooth operations.
- Performed detailed quality inspections to ensure all products met established specifications and standards per SOP
- Ensuring compliance with ISO, MIL-SPEC, and internal quality requirements
- Coordinating with machine operators, quality technicians, engineers, and supervisors
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and downtime
- Followed strict safety protocols in explosive-hazard environments
- Maintained a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
- Training new operators on machine set up, adjustments, and safety procedures
- Communicating equipment status and production concerns clearly and efficiently
- While employed preformed duties such as, Line Lead, Nickel Plating, and material handling
- Proficient in 5S Kaizen procedures and Kanban
- Proficient with Microsoft systems such as Excel and Outlook
Education
High School Diploma -
Elk River High School
Elk River, MN06-2005
Skills
- Machinery alignment
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Precision measurement
- Equipment calibration
- Hand tools proficiency
- Machine repair
- Parts replacement
- Machine operation
- Quality inspection
- Safety protocols
- Machine setup
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Workplace safety
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Certified fork-lift driver
Timeline
Mechanical Adjuster
The Kinetic Group
07.2007 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Elk River High School