Caleb Beasley
Lawrenceburg,KY
Summary
Dynamic extrusion operator with proven expertise at Prysmian, excelling in equipment maintenance and quality assurance. Demonstrated leadership in optimizing production efficiency and mentoring team members. Skilled in machine troubleshooting and effective communication, driving continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative work environment. Committed to achieving high standards in manufacturing processes. Efficient Extrusion Operator known for maintaining high productivity levels and meeting tight deadlines. Possesses specialized skills in material selection, temperature control, and machinery calibration to ensure optimal production quality. Skilled in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, excelling in fast-paced environments where precision and quick decision-making are crucial. Skilled in operating and setting up extruding and drawing machines for both metal and plastic materials. Have experience in adjusting machine settings to improve production efficiency and product quality. Strengths include troubleshooting machinery issues, maintaining high safety standards, and improving process workflows. Contributed to reducing downtime and increasing output through proactive equipment maintenance and optimization of operational procedures. Hardworking production professional offering many years of related experience. Technology-savvy and safety-driven with demonstrated success in working with strong assembly line teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Extrusion Operator
Prysmian
Lawrenceburg, KY
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Operated extrusion machinery to produce high-quality cable materials.
- Monitored production processes to ensure consistent product specifications.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting on extrusion lines.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows.
- Adhered to safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation procedures.
- Recorded production data and reported any discrepancies to supervisors.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before packaging.
- Monitored production output for quality assurance purposes.
- Stopped machines immediately in case of emergency situations or hazardous conditions.
- Adjusted machine settings to control speed, temperature, pressure and other variables as needed.
- Adjusted feed rates and monitored material flow during the extrusion process.
- Kept records of scrap material generated during production runs.
- Followed written instructions from supervisors regarding product specifications and production requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including machine parts, tools and equipment.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of extrusion machinery.
- Provided technical support to other operators when required.
- Conducted daily inspections of machinery before use to identify potential issues or hazards.
- Set up and operated extrusion machines to produce plastic products according to customer specifications.
- Troubleshot any malfunctions or breakdowns in the extrusion process and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Maintained compliance with safe handling procedures for liquid polymers to prevent accidents and spillage.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape, and thickness.
- Set up machinery and ran extrusion lines production products.
Team Leader
TRG
Frankfort, Kentucky
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
- Led daily stand-up meetings to prioritize tasks and address challenges.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness.
- Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anderson County High School
Lawrenceburg06-2007
Some College (No Degree) -
Kentucky State University
FrankfortSkills
- Extrusion operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Machine troubleshooting
- Production monitoring
- Process optimization
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Line speed adjustment
- Forklift certified
- Mechanical aptitude
- Machine setup
- Extrusion process
- Production efficiency
- Tool maintenance
- Waste reduction
- Raw material selection
- Forklift operations
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Timeline
Extrusion Operator
Prysmian
04.2022 - 03.2025
Team Leader
TRG
03.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Anderson County High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Kentucky State University