ANDREW COLEMAN
Longview
Summary
Experienced with extrusion machinery operation and welding experience, ensuring high-quality output and efficiency. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and maintain equipment. Track record of adhering to safety standards and working effectively within team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Extrusion Operator
Dallas Plastics
08.2024 - Current
- Measured extruded products to identify imperfections, adjusting controls to adhere to project specifications.
- Adjusted equipment for new product line and performed troubleshooting to deliver quality in operations.
- Assisted in training new employees on extrusion equipment operation, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Set up and operated extrusion machines to derive plastic compounds.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, reinforcing safety guidelines to minimize accidents.
- Participated in quality control audits, implementing corrective actions when necessary to maintain high-quality standards.
- Consistently met daily production targets through effective time management strategies and strong attention to detail.
Extrusion Operator
Revolution
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Measured extruded products to identify imperfections, adjusting controls to adhere to project specifications.
- Adjusted equipment for new product line and performed troubleshooting to deliver quality in operations.
- Assisted in training new employees on extrusion equipment operation, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Set up and operated extrusion machines to derive plastic compounds.
- Complied with chemical handling procedures and requirements for environmental health and safety.
- Participated in quality control audits, implementing corrective actions when necessary to maintain high-quality standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, reinforcing safety guidelines to minimize accidents.
- Consistently met daily production targets through effective time management strategies and strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, processes, or equipment as required for specific job tasks.
- Analyzed quality data to determine and drive desired outcomes.
Welder
Eagle Railcar Services
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
Fitter/welder
Trinity rail
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
Truck driver
US Army
10.2014 - 06.2018
Education
Multiple certifications -
Divers institute of technology
Seattle, wa04.2014
High school diploma -
Linden-Kildare high school
Linden, tx05.2013
Skills
- Hard working
- Leadership skills
- Analytical
- Problem solver
- Punctual
- Organizational leadership
- Leadership qualities
- Tool maintenance
- Adaptability to change
- Forklift operations
- Mechanical aptitude
- Quality assurance
- Recipe reading
Personal Information
Title: Welder/Fitter
Timeline
Extrusion Operator
Dallas Plastics
08.2024 - Current
Extrusion Operator
Revolution
09.2022 - 08.2024
Welder
Eagle Railcar Services
02.2020 - 04.2022
Fitter/welder
Trinity rail
07.2018 - 04.2020
Truck driver
US Army
10.2014 - 06.2018
High school diploma -
Linden-Kildare high school
Multiple certifications -
Divers institute of technology
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