Brittany Dodd
Indiana
Summary
Safety-oriented Manufacturing Worker with extensive experience in foundry operations, additive manufacturing, and machine operation. Proven capability in fast-paced environments, reading work orders, and ensuring safe material handling. Demonstrates strong support for team operations while maintaining organized workspaces.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foundry Worker
Kovatch Castings
Green
03.2026 - Current
- Removed molds from ovens and transferred to rolling melt pots for further processing.
- Operated melting furnaces to produce high-quality castings.
- Handled mold preparation and assembly for various casting processes.
- Monitored quality control measures during production runs.
Additive Manufacturing
The Belden Brick Company
Sugarcreek
05.2023 - 04.2026
- Programmed system feeders to optimize material flow and maintained clean work environment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Developed cost-saving strategies for raw materials procurement and manufacturing processes, contributing to overall budget management.
Prep Painter 1
ARE Truck Caps and Accessories
Dundee
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsible for taping and sanding aluminum truck caps in order for them to get painted per the customer request. Bring detail-oriented to ensure product is up to our high quality standard we hold ourselves to. Using proper safety procedures and PPE to get the job done correctly. Storing, handling and proper use of chemical per OSHA standards. Part of the safety committee. Team player and always helping out where needed to get the job done efficiently. Working with power tools but not limited to saws, air ran tools, sanders, hand tools, tape measure and grinders. Assembly work with helping assemble the caps from a frame to complete cap to what the customer orders and it's specific. Reading, writing and delivering paperwork to the specific person (s) to properly get the job started or finished. Finding and resolving issues that have come about. Helping in other departments for a smooth running operation.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and priming efficiently.
- Applied various paint types using sprayers and brushes to achieve quality finishes.
- Mixed paint colors to match customer specifications and enhance product appeal.
Finish Room
Canal Dover Furniture
Millersburg
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for spraying stain and ensuring quality standards for correct wiping. Sanding and fixing any defects in the furniture. Cleaning the equipment to ensure proper use and readiness. Changing out multiple stain colors and following directions based on the customers' requests. Working with different chemicals and safely storing them. Assembly line work with the furniture coming down the line, reading the paperwork to properly stain the correct color and moving onto the next section.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Dietary Aide
Hanover Healthcare Center
Massillon
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Cooking for multiple diets and serving them 3 meals per day. Following restriction guidelines based on each individual diet order. Making sure that all tickets have the items they have requested. Dishes and keeping the facility clean.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Assisted in serving food to residents during meal times.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
Supervisor
Trinity Services Group, Inc
Canton
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Working with inmates to ensure quality control and food preparation is efficient and safe. Cooking for over 600 people a day at 3 meals per day. Inventory all items that go to and from different areas in the facility. Rotating stock; Receiving large trucks; Daily operation skills; Inventory rotation using FIFO; Bulk food control; Quality and consistency of food control. Managed 18+ workers and day to day operations. Demonstrated excellent people skills in both client and employee relationships. Maintained a high standard of restaurant cleanliness ensuring that all expectations are met. Daily operation forecasting sheets. Cleaning and proper industrial equipment usage. Tracking all equipment. Ordering and inventory. Time management skills. Production line skills. Safety standards.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained staff on procedures and best practices for food service management.
- Coordinated schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and meet operational needs.
Supervisor
Ichor Restaurant Group
North Canton
01.2012 - 11.2019
- Cook (BOH); Hospitality (FOH); Management; Cash handling/ Going to bank; Food prep and handling; Working with others; Cleanliness and cleaning equipment; Bulk delivery and Catering; Daily operations; Traveling between different stores; Memorizing recipes and executing them; Sales reports and forecasting sheets; Explaining menu items; Training staff and checklists; Labor readings and adjustments; POS Operations; Accident Forms; Event setup/ Cleanup; Opening new stores; Assisting the General Manager and/or upper management; Call Ahead/Web ordering; FIFO Operations; Scheduling.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed team schedules to optimize staffing and workflow efficiency.
- Implemented training programs for new employees on operational procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tuslaw High School
Massillon, OH, USCulinary Arts (Associate of Arts) -
R.G. Drage Career Technical Center
Massillon, OH, USSkills
- Sand casting techniques
- Furnace operation
- HVAC
- Electrical experience
- Mechanical skills
- Metal identification
- Machine operation
- Industrial machinery maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Facilities maintenance
- Quality control
- Production line efficiency
- Forklift operation
- Hazardous material handling
- Heavy lifting
- Manual handling
- Plumbing
- Attention to detail
- Time management techniques
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Multitasking capacity
- Self motivation
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Detail orientation
- Basic math
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Profit & Loss
- Forecasting
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturing facility
- Food safety
- Handyman services
- Hand tools
- English language
- Safety protocol adherence
- Culinary Experience
- Ladder climbing
- Teamwork
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- ServSafe
Additional Information - Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Foundry Worker
Kovatch Castings
03.2026 - Current
Additive Manufacturing
The Belden Brick Company
05.2023 - 04.2026
Prep Painter 1
ARE Truck Caps and Accessories
12.2022 - 05.2023
Finish Room
Canal Dover Furniture
04.2022 - 12.2022
Dietary Aide
Hanover Healthcare Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Supervisor
Trinity Services Group, Inc
11.2019 - 01.2022
Supervisor
Ichor Restaurant Group
01.2012 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Tuslaw High School
Culinary Arts (Associate of Arts) -
R.G. Drage Career Technical Center