Bryson Stokes
Lexington,SC
Summary
Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Anodizing Operator
Palmetto State Armory
West Columbia, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Developed strategies for improving the efficiency of the anodizing process while maintaining high levels of quality control.
Waterproofer
Gulf Stream Construction
Port St Lucie , FL
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Applied coatings, membranes and sealants to walls, floors and other structures in order to prevent water penetration.
- Cleaned up work areas following completion of each job.
- Monitored the condition of existing waterproofing systems on a regular basis for signs of wear or deterioration.
- Utilized various hand tools such as trowels, brushes, rollers, caulking guns and sprayers for applying waterproofing materials.
- Operated large truck and hauling equipment to transport heavy work equipment or project materials to job site.
- Prepared construction sites, materials and tools for specific projects and loaded and unloaded equipment and products.
- Performed demolitions, installed remodeling products according to company standards and procedures and learned finishing work for installations and remodels.
Concrete Finisher
Floor Logic
Stuart , FL
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes.
- Prepared mixtures of sand, gravel, cement and water according to specified proportions.
- Inspected surfaces for cracks, holes, and other imperfections prior to applying epoxy coating materials.
- Scraped off excess epoxy material and smoothed out uneven areas.
- Trained new workers in proper techniques for prepping surfaces before applying an epoxy coating material as well as how to mix, apply it properly using various tools, equipment provided by company policy.
- Performed minor repairs to equipment used in applying the epoxy coatings such as mixers, pumps, hoses, spray guns.
- Constructed formwork for concrete foundations using timber boards.
Powder Coat Team Lead
Engineered Metals & Composites
West Columbia, SC
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Coordinated team resources to achieve project goals.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
- Identified defects in coated parts using visual inspection techniques or by performing tests like adhesion strength test.
- Performed routine maintenance on powder coating equipment including pumps, guns, ovens, filters.
- Worked closely with Quality Control team to resolve any quality issues that arose during the process.
- Cleaned, sandblasted, and prepped surfaces for coating application.
- Promoted safe working practices by observing company policies, which prevented hazards in workplace.
- Mixed powders with additives in order to obtain desired color and texture.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lexington High Scholl
Lexington SC06-2014
Skills
- Tool operation
- Machine setup
- Quality control processing
- Equipment operation
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Physical stamina and endurance
Timeline
Anodizing Operator
Palmetto State Armory
08.2023 - Current
Waterproofer
Gulf Stream Construction
09.2022 - 07.2023
Concrete Finisher
Floor Logic
04.2021 - 10.2022
Powder Coat Team Lead
Engineered Metals & Composites
08.2017 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Lexington High Scholl