Andy Hockman
Glendale,KY
Summary
I am a dedicated facility worker with a background handling production repairs and routine maintenance. I am knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish task. I have twenty five years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Being safe, having pride in my work, quality teamwork and attendance are my priorities at any job I preform. This is evident in my record of 25 plus years perfect attendance and 25 plus years no injuries.
I have Traveled over seas for start up new facility. 20 plus years of start up on new lines and equipment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Milling Machine Operator
Lotte Aluminum
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
01.2024 - Current
- Senior operator started up a new line. Leading new hires and problem solving.
- Operated milling machines to produce high-quality aluminum components.
- Set up and calibrated equipment for precise machining operations.
- Monitored machine performance and made adjustments as needed. Training all new hires on the machine and crane operators. Traveled to Hungary to learn the milling machine.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Set up and operated a variety of milling machines to cut, and form parts to specifications.
Production Worker
Metalsa
Elizabethtown, KY
06.2002 - 01.2024
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures. I can weld in all areas of the plant. Using Mig, Stick, and Tig Welders. I can use multiple shop tools, including but not limited to: grinders, plasma cutter, cutting torch. I work with welding robots and lazer robots. I have ran million dollar equipment like servo press for stamping parts. I can drive all mobile equipment in the facility. I have been on the safety ERT, the fire team and all other safety teams for 20 years at Metalsa. For the last four and half years I have been a facility assist. I keep Building 1 safe and clean; driving the floor scrubber and floor sweeper, controlling waste water, handling different chemicals, knowing where all the fire extinguishers are and exits, making sure everyone exits building safely during fire drills, letting people know where to go during earthquakes and all storm shelters when weather is severe.
- Started up new lines. Trained different people on stamping press and hydro form press.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Hardin High School
Cecilia, KY05-2000
Skills
- Start ups
- Hands-on
- Welding
- Driving Equipment
- Safety team
- Teamwork
- Press Operator
- Robot Operator
- Quality
- Facility Helper
- Computer Skills
- Following Instructions
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Good Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- OSHA certified 10 hour and 30 Hour
- Operating Stamping Press, Rolling Milling, and Hydro Form Press
Additional Information
- David Crutcher Facilities, Utility Engineer,Ford Energy 270-268-6262
- Jamie Sadler Operation Specialist Coordinator, Metalsa 270-268-2415
- Jeremy Bobb Control Engineer, Ford Energy 270-735-5051
Timeline
Senior Milling Machine Operator
Lotte Aluminum
01.2024 - Current
Production Worker
Metalsa
06.2002 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Central Hardin High School