Kevin Kaiser
Canton
Summary
Motivated and extremely fast learning machinist with proven expertise at Helle Sawmill Hydraulics, skilled in CNC operation and precision machining. Adept at troubleshooting and enhancing workflow efficiency. Strong collaborator with a commitment to safety and operational excellence, ensuring compliance and optimal performance in all tasks.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Helle Sawmill Hydraulics
09.2021 - Current
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for hydraulic systems.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and improve workflow.
- Monitored production quality, implementing adjustments as necessary to meet specifications.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- 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.
Manager
Official Time Out
2005 - 06.2021
- Led team in implementing operational strategies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined scheduling processes, optimizing workforce allocation to account for changing staff level with expected work load and reducing downtime.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply chain logistics to ensure efficiency.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, suppliers and co-worker.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
- Recruited, interviewed and hiring of employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Daily cash handling, banking and payroll.
Cook
Joe's Place
05.1987 - 1999
- Ensured food safety and sanitation compliance by maintaining clean workstations, equipment and proper food handling procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering practices.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing efficient workflows for meal preparation and service delivery.
- Followed safety and sanitation procedures to keep all employees and customers safe
Cook
Khaki Jack's
1999 - 2005
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured food safety and sanitation compliance by maintaining clean workstations, equipment and proper food handling procedures.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques, equipment usage, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to develop seasonal menus focusing on local ingredients and customer preferences.
Family Farm Worker
Family Farm
1978 - 2000
- Operated and maintained farm machinery planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
- Assisted in soil preparation and fertilization to enhance crop yield and quality.
- Monitored crop growth and health, adjusting practices as necessary for optimal results.
- Managed livestock care, including feeding, health monitoring, and shelter maintenance.
- Preserved the farm''s natural habitat through responsible land management and conservation practices aimed at protecting soil health, water sources, and biodiversity.
- Improved livestock health through regular vaccinations, proper nutrition, and timely veterinary care.
- Boosted farm efficiency by maintaining and repairing agricultural machinery and equipment on a regular basis.
- Fed animals two times per day by providing fresh straw and hay.
- Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth.
- building/maintain fencing
Education
General
Spoon River College
Canton IlHigh School Diploma -
Monmouth High
Monmouth, IL05-1986
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Precision machining
- Manual milling
- Machine setup
- CNC machine operation
- Machine maintenance
- Visual inspection
- Caliper use
- Surface grinding
- Assembly and production
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Drilling operations
- Equipment monitoring
- building and ground maintenance
- custom baling
- farming
- mowing
- farm machine inspection/maintenance
Timeline
Machinist
Helle Sawmill Hydraulics
09.2021 - Current
Cook
Joe's Place
05.1987 - 1999
Manager
Official Time Out
2005 - 06.2021
Cook
Khaki Jack's
1999 - 2005
Family Farm Worker
Family Farm
1978 - 2000
General
Spoon River College
High School Diploma -
Monmouth High