Dedicated Hydraulic Press Operator with extensive experience in quality inspection, machinery maintenance, and safety protocols. Proven ability to train new operators and maintain a compliant, safe work environment.
Overview
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies
Morristown, Indiana
Hydraulic Press Operator
11.1980 - 01.2026
Job overview
Operated hydraulic presses for forming and assembling sealing products.
Conducted quality inspections to ensure finished products met high standards and specifications.
Checked that all safety devices were in place prior to operating press.
Followed standard operating procedures when setting up jobs on the hydraulic presses.
Ensured proper lubrication was applied before starting production runs.
Identified potential hazards while operating machinery, contributing to a safer work environment.
Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
Maintained a clean, organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote safety and efficiency. at end of shift using air hose or other cleaning supplies.
Trained new operators on safety procedures and equipment usage.
Assisted in training new operators on how to use machinery safely and efficiently.
Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
Transported materials and finished products between departments.
Recorded production run data, tracking key metrics such as pieces produced, cycle time, and scrap rate to monitor performance.
Notified supervisors of malfunctions, nonconformances or quality issues.
Reported any damages and issues with machinery immediately so they could be addressed quickly.
Read and interpreted operation and parameter sheets to effectively complete each job.
Understood and complied with plant environmental, health and safety, environmental and OSHA regulatory requirements.
Education
Rushville Consolated High School
Rushville IN
05-1979
Skills
Hydraulic press operation
Quality control
Safety compliance
Machinery maintenance
Machine training
Production tracking
Process optimization
Safety compliance
Affiliations
Car shows
volunteered for committee for plant activities such as company anniversaries