Andrew Buchanan
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Diligent [machine operator] with solid background in operating and maintaining machinery. Efficiently performed setup, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance tasks to ensure smooth production processes. Demonstrated expertise in machine calibration and adherence to safety protocols.
Experienced with operating and maintaining various types of production machinery. Utilizes technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues swiftly. Knowledge of safety standards and procedures to maintain secure working environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Avient
Bethel, CT
01.2026 - Current
- operating blending/diluting machinery and mixers
- weighing raw materials and additives according ton formulas/recipes
- loading chemicals,resins,pigments or pellets into machines
- monitoring temperatures,speeds,pressures,and batch consistency
- making sure mixtures meet quality specifications
- recording production data,batch numbers,and logs
- troubleshooting machine or material issues
- cleaning machinery and maintaining work area (5s/housekeeping)
- following osha,iso,EH&S,and plant safety procedures
- wearing ppe such a respirators,gloves,glasses,face shield,etc
- handling drums,bags,hoppers,forklifts, or packing materials
- reporting spills,equipment failures, or safety concerns
- supporting production target and minimizing waste
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously, maximizing output while maintaining high-quality standards.
Manufacturing Assembler
Powr2
Bethel, CT
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Consistently load +60lb batteries in generator frames.
- Assemble various generators and wire batteries in a series.
- Organize work areas, equipment and materials to ensure a smooth process.
Laborer
Tradesman International
Trumbull, CT
03.2016 - Current
- Dismantle structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Prepare sites for future construction by digging trenches, backfilling holes, and compacting earth.
- Identify and salvaging usable materials from the old structure.
- Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Load and unload materials, machinery, and tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project specifications.
- Follow strict safety guidelines and wear personal protective equipment.
Manufacturing Assembly Technician
ROM Technologies
Brookfield, CT
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Reduced assembly errors through thorough quality control checks and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Collaborated closely with engineers to identify potential improvements in product design, leading to better manufacturability and reduced production costs.
- Contributed to a reduction in waste materials through careful monitoring of inventory levels and efficient use of resources.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.
- Maintained detailed records of production data allowing for accurate tracking of progress towards goals and identification of areas requiring improvement.
Delivery Driver
Delivery Excellence
West Haven, CT
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
- Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
Installer
Posigen
Bridgeport, CT
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Install solar panels and equipment on residential rooftops and ground-mount systems according to design specifications and safety standards.
- Assist in all phases of installation — including layout, racking setup, panel placement, conduit runs, and system wiring.
- Prepare job sites by staging materials, setting up ladders and safety gear, as well as maintaining a clean, organized work area.
- Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively while following company and OSHA safety protocols.
- Work collaboratively to complete projects efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
- Maintain professionalism and customer focus on every job site.
Machine Operator
Northeast Laser
Monroe, CT
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Set up, run, and monitor equipment, assembly lines and press machines.
- Inspect workpieces for defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
- Position, adjust, and secure workpieces against stops, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms.
- Read job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions in order to plan operational sequences.
- Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects and machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
- Change worn machine accessories using hand tools.
- Set machine stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates.
- Select the proper coolants and lubricants and start their flow.
Education
Certified - Electronics System Technician
Porter & Chester Institute
Graduate - General Studies
Central High School
Skills
- Electrical Assembly
- Inventory
- Organization
- Transportation
- Record Keeping
- Power Tools
- Inspection
- Coordination
- Hand Tools
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Assembly and production
- Equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Manufacturing experience
- Machinery cleaning
- Basic math
Timeline
Machine Operator
Avient
01.2026 - Current
Manufacturing Assembler
Powr2
10.2024 - 07.2025
Manufacturing Assembly Technician
ROM Technologies
11.2023 - 05.2024
Delivery Driver
Delivery Excellence
06.2023 - 11.2023
Installer
Posigen
04.2017 - 09.2017
Laborer
Tradesman International
03.2016 - Current
Machine Operator
Northeast Laser
04.2015 - 11.2016
Graduate - General Studies
Central High School
Certified - Electronics System Technician
Porter & Chester Institute