Bernard Kolat
Warren,OH
Summary
Capable individual with more than 3 years' expertise working as a Senior Operator for large manufacturing organizations. Talented in problem solving and leadership. Pursuing a career role with a well-established company. Talented employee with the desire to work hard in any role. A meticulous Senior Operator with safety procedure training. 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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Operator Tech
Cleveland-Cliffs
Warren, OH
02.2012 - Current
- Ensured all safety regulations and procedures were followed in the workplace.
- Monitored performance of process equipment to ensure optimal operation and efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions by identifying root causes of problems.
- Maintained accurate records of production data for quality control purposes.
- Conducted inspections of process equipment prior to use to ensure proper functioning.
- Provided technical guidance to junior operators during their shift activities.
- Analyzed test results and determined best course of action based on those results.
- Identified areas for improvement in production processes and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Assisted in developing SOPs for various manufacturing processes.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
Petroleum Supply Specialist
US Army
Cranberry, PA
11.2000 - 06.2014
- Monitored and evaluated the inventory levels of petroleum products to ensure adequate supplies.
- Coordinated with suppliers to purchase additional fuel when necessary.
- Conducted daily inspections of storage tanks, pipelines, and other equipment to detect any potential problems or hazards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all areas of supply operations.
- Maintained and updated records related to orders, deliveries, inventories, and other activities.
- Prepared reports on supply operations, including cost analysis and budget performance data.
- Performed periodic quality control checks on incoming shipments of fuel to verify that product met specifications.
- Provided training for personnel on proper methods for storing and handling fuel supplies.
- Planned movement of products through lines to processing, storage and shipping units by utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines.
- Checked controls and adjusted settings to maintain optimum temperature and pressure.
- Inspected equipment to verify correct tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts and pressures.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Assembly Line Production Worker
kraft maid cabinetry
Middlefield, OH
01.2003 - 07.2009
- Assembled components according to established procedures and safety protocols.
- Organized production line equipment and materials for assembly tasks.
- Performed quality checks on products to ensure they met company standards.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and workstations as needed throughout shift.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding production goals and objectives.
- Operated powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts for transporting goods around the facility.
- Stacked finished products onto pallets in preparation for shipment from the facility.
- Rotated through various positions on the assembly line as needed by management.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Performed quality checks on products and documented discrepancies.
- Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Operated machinery, forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Poland Seminary High School
Poland, OH06-2002
Skills
- Quality Checks
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Issue Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible Schedule
- Loading and unloading
- Plant Safety
- Materials Handling
- Troubleshooting
- Forklift Operation
Affiliations
- love to enjoy life with my family
- love travel to learn about different cultures
Accomplishments
- i have received over 20 army achievement medals
Timeline
Sr. Operator Tech
Cleveland-Cliffs
02.2012 - Current
Assembly Line Production Worker
kraft maid cabinetry
01.2003 - 07.2009
Petroleum Supply Specialist
US Army
11.2000 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Poland Seminary High School
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