Leif Novak

7208 Creekside Drive,

Lnovakain@gmail.com (303) 817-2194
Austin, Texas 78752

Summary:
• Self-starter who works great under pressure.
• Experienced leader managing teams of up to 12 employees.
• Experience training team members with encouragement and patience.
• Often praised for dedication and attention to details.
• High aptitude and quick learner of new skills.
• Always striving for improvement.

Experience:
Wolfram Manufacturing, Manufacturing Specialist/shift lead (Current)
•Setup & Operation of Okuma Multus B400-W & Okuma LB3000 EXII • Precision
inspection of features with tolerances as tight as +/- 0.001 • Setting up gauges,
inspection equipment, and digitalized inspection plans • Communicating machin-
ing process notes to engineering/QA team • Shop improvement and mainte-
nence • Warehouse management • Training team members • Troubleshooting •

Scientific Machine & Welding, Machinist/Operator (2018)

• Setup and Operation of the following; hydraulic brake press, waterjet, hydraulic
punch press, PEMpress • Detailing product components • QA inspections / IDS
reporting • Bandsaw • Detailing equipment • Forklift Operation •

FFF Farm, Manager (2016-2017)

• Oversee proper nutrition & development of crops • Direct and oversee other
farm hands • Design, repair, and improve infrastructure • Carpentry/woodworking
• Irrigation & Plumbing system installation and maintenance • Machinery/Equip-
ment maintenence & repairs • Inventory & acquisition of supplies •

The Vagabus/Volunteers on Wheels, Cofounder (2016)

• Establish a functioning non-profit • Maintain acounting log & records • Operations
coordination • Fleet maintenence & management • Network with local businesses/
individuals • Collaborate with community groups and other non-profits to achieve
common goals •

Deltrol Fluid Products, Setup-Man (2014-2015)

• Setup, configure, and maintain all valve production and testing equipment •
Manage assembly and test teams • Instruct employees how to properly operate
tools/machinery • Train employees on test/build procedures • Uphold the highest
degree of quality, efficiency, and organization• Coordinate with engineering team
and other departments to fulfill customer needs •

Education:

Wilbur Wright Community College (2011-2014)

•Associates in Engineering • 3.2 GPA • Java Programming •
AutoCad • Adobe Suite •

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (2010-2011)

• Studied Graphic Design & Photography • 3.4 GPA • Adobe Suite •