Alan McLain
ROCKFORD,IL
Summary
Reliable manufacturing professional proficient at interpreting blueprints, assembling products and completing quality assurance checks. Safety-driven and hardworking with good communication and time management skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Technician
Concentric AB
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Enhanced assembly efficiency by streamlining workstations and optimizing workflows.
- Reduced production downtime by performing regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment.
- Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail during assembly processes.
- Increased team productivity, training new hires on assembly procedures and techniques.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Chrysler Assembly Plant
05.2012 - 04.2022
- Enhanced production efficiency by assembling products quickly and accurately on the assembly line.
- Reduced errors in assembled products by maintaining a keen attention to detail and following instructions closely.
- Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
- Assisted with training new employees, sharing expertise and best practices for assembly line work.
- Streamlined assembly processes by identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements to management.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently for faster product assembly without compromising quality.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new procedures quickly when changes were implemented on the production line.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
Shipping
Bon-Ton Distribution Center
11.2009 - 05.2012
- Obtained driver signatures on shipping paperwork and sealed trailers.
Sales Professional
Jack Wolf Auto Group
08.2005 - 10.2008
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential markets and customer segments.
- Developed strategic sales plans for driving growth in key market segments, resulting in significant business expansion.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with clients, securing long-term partnerships and steady revenue streams.
- Built strong relationships with customers through personalized service, enhancing client loyalty and repeat business.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Leath Furniture
04.2000 - 07.2005
- Improved warehouse organization for faster order fulfillment, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to effectively manage high-volume shipping periods, minimizing errors and delays.
- Trained new team members on company policies and procedures, fostering a positive work culture within the department.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to maintain accuracy and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
- Managed warehouse space allocation strategically to accommodate changing inventory needs throughout the year.
- Led the shipping and receiving team in consistently meeting performance targets, contributing to overall company growth and success.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
Sems Roll Thread Operator
ITW Shakeproof
04.1999 - 03.2000
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing optimized machine settings and routine maintenance procedures.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks in the production line and suggesting improvements.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belvidere High School
Belvidere, IL05.1995
Skills
- Machinery Maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Schematic reading
- Assembly Processes
- Quality assurance checks
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical Assembly
- Repetitive Work
- Product Assembly
- Pneumatic tools use
Timeline
Assembly Technician
Concentric AB
06.2022 - 08.2023
Assembly Line Production Worker
Chrysler Assembly Plant
05.2012 - 04.2022
Shipping
Bon-Ton Distribution Center
11.2009 - 05.2012
Sales Professional
Jack Wolf Auto Group
08.2005 - 10.2008
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Leath Furniture
04.2000 - 07.2005
Sems Roll Thread Operator
ITW Shakeproof
04.1999 - 03.2000
High School Diploma -
Belvidere High School