Austin Spencer
Storm Lake,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented known for exceptional safety inspection practices and regulatory compliance. Contributed to significant incident reduction and optimized operational efficiency through proactive monitoring and clear communication across departments, ensuring system reliability to achieve production goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Room Operator
Tyson Foods
Storm Lake, IA
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment functions and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability during periods of change, embracing new technologies or methodologies to improve overall control room functionality.
- Reduced response times for emergencies by closely monitoring alerts and coordinating swift action among team members.
- Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Collaborated across departments to address interrelated issues affecting productivity or safety at the facility.
- Conducted periodic system checks to ensure optimal performance, reducing downtime and maintaining continuous operations.
- Maintained strict compliance with industry regulations and standards, ensuring a high level of operational integrity.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
Sales Associate
Verizon
Storm Lake, IA
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to enhance customer understanding and satisfaction.
- Assisted customers in selecting products based on individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and assisting in restocking efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve store performance.
- Trained new associates on customer service protocols and operational procedures for consistency.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
CNC Machine Operator
Tecton Industries
Spencer, IA
06.2019 - 03.2024
- Operated CNC machinery to produce precision components, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Interpreted technical blueprints and schematics for accurate setup and machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to enhance operational efficiency and prevent downtime.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards by performing rigorous inspections of finished products before shipment.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- 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.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks strategically and working efficiently under pressure.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05-2031
High School Diploma -
Okoboji
Milford, IA05-2014
Skills
- Process control
- Surveillance monitoring
- Interdepartmental communication
- Safety inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident reporting
- Shift handover
- Process safety
- Security camera monitoring
- Radio communications
- Proactive approach
Certification
- OSHA 10 hour certification.
Timeline
Control Room Operator
Tyson Foods
03.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Verizon
03.2024 - 03.2025
CNC Machine Operator
Tecton Industries
06.2019 - 03.2024
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Iowa Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Okoboji