James Aksamit
Prior Lake
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing background, skilled in team leadership, lean manufacturing, and safety compliance. Proven ability to document production data and train new employees, ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Extrusion Operator
Climatech
Eden Prairie
10.2024 - Current
- Set up and teardown extruders of various sizes, 2 in - 4 in.
- Operated extrusion machinery for producing plastic components.
- Adjusted machine settings based on material specifications and production requirements.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape, and thickness.
- Provided technical support to other operators when required.
- Documented production data and maintained accurate records of operations.
- Kept records of scrap material generated during production runs.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including machine parts, tools and equipment.
Material Handler (Interm)
Climatech
Eden Prairie
08.2025 - 12.2025
- I filled in for the material handler position.
- Train and assist new material handler adequately
- Operated forklifts to move materials throughout the warehouse floor.
- Provided material to each production line according to the job traveler.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Organized materials in designated storage areas for easy access and retrieval.
Fabrication Technician Lead
Climatech
Eden Prairie
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Operated machinery to cut, shape, and assemble metal parts efficiently.
- ISO 9001 environment.
- Created and gave suggestions on new ways to eliminate waste time, creating a lean process of production.
- Responsibility of leadership: assisting team members, and training new or existing employees on multiple machines.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications for accurate production.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to improve fabrication processes and workflows.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions during production runs.
Education
Associate of Science - Egineering
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Proficient in CAD software
- CAD modeling
- Team leadership
- Adaptability to change
- Lean manufacturing
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Technical drawings
- Production documentation
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Material Handler (Interm)
Climatech
08.2025 - 12.2025
Extrusion Operator
Climatech
10.2024 - Current
Fabrication Technician Lead
Climatech
01.2022 - 10.2024
Associate of Science - Egineering
Normandale Community College