Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Salem, Utilities Department
05.2013 - Current
Maintained accurate records of plant operations, including daily logs, maintenance reports, and regulatory documentation.
Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
Enhanced water treatment efficiency by optimizing plant operations and conducting routine maintenance.
Treat water with chemicals such as lime and chlorine in exact concentrations.
Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation.
Increased equipment lifespan through diligent preventative maintenance and timely repairs of machinery.
Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
Cemetery Sexton
Hanover Township Board Of Trustees
06.2001 - Current
Contributed to public safety within the cemetery by promptly identifying and reporting potential hazards or security issues.
Enhanced visitor satisfaction through the consistent availability of knowledgeable and helpful sexton staff during visitation hours.
Enforced cemetery policies and regulations to ensure a respectful environment for all visitors.
Assisted in the design, selection, and installation of appropriate memorials for deceased individuals according to family preferences.
Facilitated communication between families, funeral directors, monument dealers, and other relevant parties during burial arrangements process.
Safeguarded historical information through diligent record-keeping and database management efforts.
Improved visitor experiences by promptly addressing concerns and providing excellent customer service.
Ensured timely burials by efficiently coordinating with funeral homes and families.
Maintained detailed records of plot ownership, interments, and memorial installations for accurate documentation.
Machine Operator
Haltec Corporation
02.1996 - 05.2013
Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Kent Sate University
Salem, OH
High School Diploma -
United Local Schools
Hanoverton, OH
05.1995
Skills
Chemical Handling
Backwash procedures
Water testing
Laboratory Testing
Burial records administration
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Customer Service
CNC Programming
Precision measuring
Lathe machine set up
Affiliations
Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Local 560- President (July 2023-Present)
New Lisbon Masonic Lodge #65
Certification
Ohio EPA Class II- Water Supply Operator (Sept 2020- Present)
Ohio EPA Class I- Water Supply operator (April 2016- Sept 2020)
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Salem, Utilities Department
05.2013 - Current
Cemetery Sexton
Hanover Township Board Of Trustees
06.2001 - Current
Machine Operator
Haltec Corporation
02.1996 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering