Benito Martinez
Caledonia,WI
Summary
Dynamic Leadman with extensive experience at Wabtec Corporation, excelling in team leadership and quality assurance. Proven track record in mentoring staff and optimizing assembly processes, and adhering to safety regulations. Recognized for enhancing productivity and ensuring compliance with project specifications, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Responsible Leadman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 24 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadman- Skilled Assembler
Wabtec Corporation
05.2002 - Current
- Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance, learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols
- Monitored parts inventories and approved parts requisitions to maintain sufficient quantities for timely assembly operations.
- Confirmed that finished products met internal and external requirements to promote uniform quality standard.
- Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents.
- Verified each work site met or exceeded Safety standards to promote safe work environment.
- Delivered production and operations reports to management to identify emerging problems and enable targeted solutions.
- Reported to Supervisor about component and frame placements to provide continuity.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with bill of material
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers to facilitate timely completion of projects
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Assist in directing projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new employees
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project deadlines.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Connected cables, hoses, pipes and wiring according to specifications, reducing quality issues
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately assemble machines
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Assisted in development of new assembly processes.
- Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, forklifts and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Horlick High School
RacineSkills
- Leadership trained
- Worksite organization
- Lean principles
- Mentoring
- Pneumatic tools use
- Welding tool operation
- Component installations
- Electrical wiring
- Background in shipping and receiving
- Final assembly processes
- Quality assurance
- Safety regulations adherence
- Pipes and fittings expertise
- Team collaboration
- Mechanical assembly
- Critical thinking
- Cutting and measuring tools experience
- Soldering techniques
- Interpretation of blueprints, wiring diagrams, and drawings
- Materials management
- Problem-solving
- Project management
Military Service
Proudly served 5 Years in the United States Marine Corps from 1995-2001
Community Contribution
I was a youth coach for basketball, football and soccer for the cities of Racine and Oak Creek for 20+ years. Coached in both local recreational leagues and State Competitive leagues for both boy and girls teams. I was on the Oak Creek High School Varsity soccer coaching staff for 10 years.
Timeline
Leadman- Skilled Assembler
Wabtec Corporation
05.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
William Horlick High School