Blane Grinsted
Macon,GA
Summary
Hardworking employee offering 7+ years supporting manufacturing needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, working rotating shifts, and maintaining electrical systems. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals.
Motivated electrician known for dedication, excellent attendance and hard work. Skilled in troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, with strong knowledge of facility operations and heavy equipment maintenance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Armstrong World Industries
Macon , GA
2021.02 - Current
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels and circuit breakers.
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Troubleshot electrical equipment problems such as electro-valves and sensors.
Production Operator
Armstrong World Industries
Macon , GA
2017.07 - 2021.02
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
- Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.
- Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Managed inventory control and entered results into data system.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills through positive interactions with site managers, outside contractors, and junior on-site staff.
Production Operator
Kumho Tire
Macon , GA
2015.10 - 2017.07
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills through positive interactions with site managers, outside contractors, and junior on-site staff.
- Implemented updated operating procedures for [Type] machine and adjusted use to increase productivity and longevity.
- Operated top-of-the-line equipment while adhering to safety procedures and effectively generated results.
- Trusted to perform early production testing and production operations field testing.
- Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed to correct machine malfunctions.
- Checked inventory supply and stock bins to maintain proper stock levels.
- Used tools such as calipers, micrometers and protractors in alignment with best practices.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Subrogation Specialist
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
Macon , GA
2013.03 - 2015.10
- Reported policy changes and company conditions affecting customer satisfaction.
- Implemented improvements in manual and electronic billing procedures.
- Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plan of action.
- Determined liability outlined in coverage and assessed documentation such from police and healthcare providers to understand damages incurred.
- Reviewed questionable claims by conducting agent and claimant interviews to correct omissions and errors.
- Collected and tracked evidence in support of legal processes.
- Maintained suspicious claims database and prepared reports on [Timeframe] basis for supervisors.
Education
No Degree - Diesel Mechanics Technology
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TNAssociate of Applied Science - Mechatronics/ Instrumentation & Electrical
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Dublin, Ga12.2020
Diploma - Instrumentation And Electrical
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Rutland High School
Macon05.2011
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Attention to Detail
- Manufacturing Experience
- Computer Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Good Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Automated Assembly
- Electrical Safety
- Electrical Systems Testing
- Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Timeline
Electrician
Armstrong World Industries
2021.02 - Current
Production Operator
Armstrong World Industries
2017.07 - 2021.02
Production Operator
Kumho Tire
2015.10 - 2017.07
Subrogation Specialist
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
2013.03 - 2015.10
No Degree - Diesel Mechanics Technology
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics/ Instrumentation & Electrical
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Diploma - Instrumentation And Electrical
Central Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Rutland High School
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