DOUGLAS SUNDQUIST
Bellevue
Summary
Mechanical-minded professional excelling in automated manufacturing and industrial operations. Achievements include enhancing safety compliance and operational efficiency through effective quality inspections and 5S initiatives. Skilled in troubleshooting and process improvement, driving team success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Specialist
RailCrew Xpress
Omaha
01.2024 - Current
- Safely transport railroad crews while maintaining DOT/OSHA compliance
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Warehouse Associate / Reusable Respirator Lead / Silicone Operator
3M
Valley
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Promoted to Reusable Respirator Lead, trained associates on production systems and standard work to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Performed product quality inspections and audits to maintain high standards and support cross-functional problem solving.
- Led department 5S compliance, conducted monthly audits, and collaborated with supervisors on corrective actions to enhance workplace organization.
- Operated stand-up, sit-down, and swing reach forklifts in production environments requiring precision and safety awareness.
Operations Technician
Cargill
Blair
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Monitored and operated automated processing systems to ensure adherence to product specifications.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues, implementing adjustments and minor repairs to enhance system uptime.
- Executed Lockout/Tagout procedures during maintenance, shutdowns, equipment upgrades, and repairs.
- Collected samples and conducted laboratory testing to identify improvement opportunities in processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
McCook High School
Omaha, NESkills
- Troubleshooting
- Automated Production Systems
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Mechanical Assembly
- 5S & Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Audits
- Preventive Maintenance Support
- Fusion 360
Technical Project
Designing and building a custom RC airplane and autonomous drone from the ground up using Fusion 360., Integrating GPS navigation, Return-to-Home, autopilot functions, electronics, and flight controller programming while applying mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills.
Timeline
Transportation Specialist
RailCrew Xpress
01.2024 - Current
Warehouse Associate / Reusable Respirator Lead / Silicone Operator
3M
01.2019 - 01.2024
Operations Technician
Cargill
01.2004 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
McCook High School