Allen Johnston
East Liverpool,OH
Summary
Eloquent Manufacturing Technician with 32-year background performing preventive maintenance and repairing and troubleshooting mechanical equipment. Committed to consistently meeting quality expectations and contributing to overall achievement of team output goals. Outstanding technical problem-solving talents.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
National Gypsum
Shippingport, PA
05.2013 - Current
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Reported and documented unsafe conditions and faulty equipment.
- Assisted with testing for quality control and corrections.
- Inspected machinery and equipment to quickly diagnose malfunctions.
- Monitored manufacturing processes and made improvements to increase profit.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
- Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
- Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems.
Shift Supervisor
Homer Laughlin
Newell, WV
03.2004 - 05.2013
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
- Evaluated and performed equipment maintenance to support operational goals.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Assisted general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation.
- Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
Packaging Technician
Fresh Market Inc.
Salem, OH
09.2002 - 03.2004
- Inspected shipment contents to compare with records and invoices.
- Labeled packages and recorded items packed in preparation for shipping.
- Processed finished product by moving through packaging machines.
- Set up jobs for lines and assisted with printing labels and packaging.
- Monitored performance for adherence to procedures, safety rules and quality standards.
- Oversaw manual and automated packaging activities.
- Moved packages using hand tools and automatic and semi-automatic equipment to prepare for shipment.
- Reduced waste by adhering closely to packaging procedures and monitoring use of packaging materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beaver Local High School
East Liverpool, OH06.1989
Skills
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- Product Assembly
- Program Management
Timeline
Production Technician
National Gypsum
05.2013 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Homer Laughlin
03.2004 - 05.2013
Packaging Technician
Fresh Market Inc.
09.2002 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Beaver Local High School