Aaron Pruitt
O FALLON,MO
Summary
Skilled Metal Finisher and Machine Operator with a proven track record at Liberty Art Works, enhancing production efficiency and product quality through meticulous surface preparation and equipment operation. Demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement and team training, significantly reducing material waste and elevating customer satisfaction. Possesses a keen eye for defects and properly fixing upon completion and a commitment to excellence in every project undertaken.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Finisher/machine Operator
Liberty Art Works
Marthasville, MO
01.2019 - Current
- Minimized material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials according to project requirements.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to identify areas for improvement in the production process, leading to increased efficiency and reduced rework.
- Maintained accurate records of completed projects including materials used, labor hours spent, and any deviations from original plans for future reference.
- Ensured consistency across multiple pieces produced within a batch by carefully monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed.
- Blended, buffed or blasted away hanging burrs using abrasives and tools.
- Used dry or liquid media to clean or prepare parts and finish operations.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Improved workplace safety by maintaining clean work areas and adhering to proper safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new team members on proper metal finishing techniques and company-specific processes, contributing to a smoother onboarding experience.
- Enhanced product quality by meticulously grinding, sanding, and polishing metal surfaces.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Lead Metal Finisher/brake Press Operator
Holland Integrated Metal Solutions/ Holland 1916
Kansas City, MO
07.2011 - 12.2018
- Reduced production time with efficient organization and prioritization of tasks.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of orders with strict adherence to customers quality standards
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to identify areas for improvement in the production process, leading to increased efficiency and reduced rework.
- Preserved equipment longevity through regular cleaning procedures as well as identifying potential maintenance needs before they escalated into costly repairs or downtime periods.
- Supported company growth by consistently meeting deadlines while upholding high standards of craftsmanship in all projects undertaken.
- Achieved consistent results by skillfully operating various metal finishing machines and tools.
- Brake press operations consisted of proper operation and tooling for bend program you were on and was checked by team lead for accuracy
- First article checks were performed on the first part of every bend of the first part of every sorted part. They were checked for proper bend angle within a 1 degree tolerance but would adjust so parts would be even closer within tolerance
- Parts were then moved to the welding department for fabrication
Education
N/A - General
William Chrisman High School
Independence, MOSkills
- Power Tool Operation
- Good hand tool usage
- Surface Preparation
- Precision measuring
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment monitoring
- Polishing understanding
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
Timeline
Metal Finisher/machine Operator
Liberty Art Works
01.2019 - Current
Lead Metal Finisher/brake Press Operator
Holland Integrated Metal Solutions/ Holland 1916
07.2011 - 12.2018
N/A - General
William Chrisman High School