Anthony Barkdull
Roy,UT
Summary
Safety-conscious Plant Operator possessing in-depth knowledge of quality assurance protocols, waste management and equipment maintenance. Offering 13 years of experience performing wide variety of tasks to verify efficient operations. Strong troubleshooter recognized for quickly detecting problems and immediately taking corrective action.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Cerrowire
Ogden, UT
05.2024 - Current
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up to date.
- Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Monitored and observed the production line to watch for pileups and jams.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating equipment.
- Inspected jobs for accuracy, safety and compliance.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and willingness to train others.
HVAC Technician
Automated Mechanical Heating and Air
Ogden, Utah
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Analyzed, modified and repaired digital control systems.
- Retained careful and thorough maintenance and repair records in case customers required future service.
- Installed, maintained and repaired commercial refrigeration systems.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Examined and repaired variable frequency drives.
- Assessed efficiency of HVAC and refrigeration systems to provide feedback to customers.
- Serviced electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and microprocessor controls.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Promptly responded to complaints about temperature problems during massive heatwave and conducted assessments to determine causes and target solutions.
- Examined heating and air conditioning systems and air compressors for signs of defects or malfunction.
- Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Adept at reading blueprints of electrical equipment.
- Trained apprentices.
Line Lead
Fresenius Medical Care
Ogden, UT
02.2009 - 08.2022
- Provided safety training on mechanical equipment to other employees.
- Developed daily production plan and focused on stops reduction, loss elimination and operator coaching.
- Prepared line set-ups for following shifts for overall increased line efficiency.
- Interfaced with production scheduling to determine shift production schedules.
- Observed temperature, pressure gauges and product samples to maintain prescribed operating conditions for specific stages.
- Analyzed charts, work orders and production schedules to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
- Used standard formulas to calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications.
- Worked closely with employees to ensure that each assignment was finished ahead of its deadline.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Led and influenced team members through actions and expectations to meet improvement goals.
- Checked product quality regularly and achieved superior reputation without need for rework.
- Inspired hard-working and quality-focused production team and maintained discipline through enforcement of company policies.
- Performed manufacturing operations tasks in accordance to cGMP/SOP and batch records requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roy High School
Roy, UT05-2009
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment Operation
- Workplace Safety
- Parts Fabrication
- Machine Maintenance
- Machinery Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Power and hand tools
- Problem-Solving
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Good Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment Inspection
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Universal EPA certification
- Forklift certified
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Machine Operator
Cerrowire
05.2024 - Current
HVAC Technician
Automated Mechanical Heating and Air
08.2022 - 05.2024
Line Lead
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2009 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Roy High School
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