Brandal Jones
Courtland,AL
Summary
Dedicated Extrusion Operator with 13 years of experience developing plastic products for clients. Proficient in examining molded products for surface defects and making appropriate corrections. Excellent in forklift operations and troubleshooting extruder equipment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Spin Line Operator
Hexcel
Decatur, AL
09.2021 - Current
- Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.
- Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances and sequence of operations.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Reduced accidents and injuries by observing safety policies and procedures.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed to correct machine malfunctions.
- Read and interpreted documents to reach maximum productivity and achieve quality objectives.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Adjusted alignment of drills, guides and holding devices.
Head Extrusion Operator
Southwire Company LLC
Florence , AL
11.2013 - 09.2021
- Established setup procedures and designated machine dies and parts to conform to project specifications.
- Supported process designs, tooling changeovers and optimizations to maximize quality, compliance and production throughput.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape and thickness.
- Achieved and maintained positive attitude during normal and complex challenges.
- Kept watchful eye on mechanical settings and output and made proactive adjustments to maintain optimal levels.
- Read and followed production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards.
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies and inserts according to manufacturing specifications.
Extrusion Operator
Sparks Industries
Sheffield , AL
06.2006 - 11.2013
- Weighed and mixed pelletized thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments accurately to achieve desired outcome.
- Established setup procedures and designated machine dies and parts to conform to project specifications.
- Managed, adjusted and provided regular maintenance of manufacturing equipment to boost operational efficiency.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape and thickness.
- Used standard operating procedures to deliver chemicals and plastics of desired consistency.
- Documented production data on consistent basis to assist with improvement and recordkeeping efforts.
- Supported process designs, tooling changeovers and optimizations to maximize quality, compliance and production throughput.
- Evaluated quality information to identify and enhance outcomes.
- Kept watchful eye on mechanical settings and output and made proactive adjustments to maintain optimal levels.
- Read and followed production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards.
Education
Automotive Technology
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, ALSkills
- Mechanical inspection
- Extruder equipment
- Operational planning
- Plastics manufacturing
- Forklift certified
- Production efficiency
- Recipe reading
- Manufacturing background
- Quality control understanding
- Equipment monitoring
- Insert changes
- Computer skills
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Manufacturing Procedures
- Performance Yield
- Knowledge of Production Processes
- Machinery Setup
- Duty Assignments
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Safe Machine Operation
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Teamwork and Communication
- Waste Reduction
- Handheld Scanners
- Critical Thinking
- Production Operations
- Pallet Jacks
- Visual Inspections
- Changeovers
Timeline
Spin Line Operator
Hexcel
09.2021 - Current
Head Extrusion Operator
Southwire Company LLC
11.2013 - 09.2021
Extrusion Operator
Sparks Industries
06.2006 - 11.2013
Automotive Technology
Northwest Shoals Community College
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