Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results. I pick up on things fast and am a visual learner, as well as paying attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Molding Machine Operator
Hutchinsons antivibration systems inc.
Cadillac
09.2023 - 03.2025
Checked casting equipment at beginning of shift to verify proper machine functionality and resolve identified malfunctions.
Conduct regular inspections of molds for wear or damage before starting a job run.
Monitor machine operation to detect any malfunctions or defects in the product and make necessary adjustments to correct them.
Set up and adjust plastic injection molding machines, molds, robots and auxiliary equipment to ensure quality production.
Positioned and secured workplaces on machines to start feeding mechanisms.
Observed meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures and press-cycle times.
Inspected finished products for defects and conformity to specifications.
Measured and inspected products for surface and dimension defects to verify conformance to specifications.
Ensure proper safety protocols are followed at all times when working with machinery.
Collaborate with other departments to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently.
Sprayed, smoked and coated molds with compounds for lubrication and insulation purposes.
Assembled patterns and foundry flasks, reinforcing core boxes with glue, clamps, and bolts.
Perform regular maintenance on all equipment including lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts as needed.
Troubleshoot problems with machinery, diagnose causes of machine failure and determine corrective actions.
Document production data such as cycle times, quantities produced and scrap rates for each shift worked.
Analyze test results from samples taken during production runs and take corrective action if necessary.
Follow established company policies and procedures while performing duties.
Turned valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature and speed and feed rates.
Adjusted daily work procedures to meet schedules and maintain product quality standards.
Load raw material into hoppers, measure and mix materials according to specifications.
High Lift Operator
Biewer Lumber of Mcbain
McBain
03.2021 - 09.2023
Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping up debris from the floor around the high lift area.
Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Followed safety procedures while operating high lift machinery.
Performed daily pre-operational checks on all forklifts before use.
Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Repaired minor mechanical problems on the high lift equipment when necessary.
Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Inspected and maintained high lift equipment to ensure safe operation.
Assisted with loading and unloading of trucks as needed.
Sorted and stacked lumber based on size and type according to company and regulatory policies.
Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
Cut wood to customer specifications using saws, planers, routers and other tools.
Inspected and graded milled, rough sawed and dimensional stock lumber.
Operated saws, forklifts and wood splitters.
Maintained inventory of lumber stock.
Tallied pieces of lumber according to grade and board footage.
Maneuvered heavy loads around lumberyard and job sites with materials handling equipment and forklifts.
Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
Invoiced products leaving yard to manage inventory and billing.
Tagged items with identifying information before placing them into inventory.
General Laborer, Industrial
PGW
Evart
03.2017 - 02.2020
Maintained inventory levels of raw materials including sheets of glass of various sizes.
Read and interpreted project blueprints and construction plans to inform accurate and complete installations.
Selected type and color of glass and material for moldings according to project specifications and structural requirements.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines consistently.
Loaded and unloaded pallets containing large sheets of tempered or laminated glass from delivery trucks.
Fastened glass panes into frames or sashes using clips, points or moldings and added weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
Identified glass types and measured spaces for reglazing and mirrors.
Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
Followed established safety procedures when handling glass materials.
Lifted heavy objects such as large pieces of glass into place for installation.
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