Benjamin Jenkins
Starkville,MS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Loom Operator
Andritz
Starkville, MS
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the setup of looms to ensure proper operation.
- Maintained and monitored machines to detect malfunctions.
- Performed regular maintenance checks, lubrication and cleaning of looms.
- Adjusted loom settings according to job orders.
- Ensured proper weaving techniques were used for each job order.
- Monitored threads for color changes during production runs.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues with the looms.
- Followed safety procedures at all times when operating looms.
- Operated high-speed machines and managed settings to keep equipment functioning properly throughout entire shift.
- Monitored looms for weaving textiles to quickly detect issues and correct.
- Double-checked equipment loads, positioning and sets for specific yarn types to prevent errors or material loss.
Tire Builder
Yokohama Tire
Westpoint, MS
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Operated tire building machines to build tires according to specifications.
- Monitored machine operation during the tire-building process to ensure proper assembly of components and accuracy of data entry.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment at all times.
- Loaded and unloaded raw materials into machines for processing into finished products.
- Measured and cut rubber strips according to specified dimensions using hand tools or automated cutting devices.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working with hazardous materials such as rubber compounds and chemicals.
- Verified that all parts used in the manufacturing process met quality standards before assembling them into a final product.
- Trained new employees on how to operate tire-building machinery safely and efficiently.
- Unloaded and reloaded tire chambers to keep optimal production levels.
CNC Machine Operator
Franklin Furniture
Houston, Ms.
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Programmed CNC machines using G&M codes in accordance with established procedures.
- Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
East Ms. Community College
Mayhew, Ms.05-2010
Skills
- Color Matching
- Textile knowledge
- Machine Monitoring
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Machine Setups
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- Yokohama's Top Tire Builder Awards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Loom Operator
Andritz
09.2021 - Current
Tire Builder
Yokohama Tire
05.2018 - 09.2021
CNC Machine Operator
Franklin Furniture
04.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
East Ms. Community College
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