Calvin Lucas
Florence,SC
Summary
Hardworking Operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering 20 years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Analyst/Relief Operator
Canfor Southern Pines
Darlington, SC
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided feedback on usability and suggest improvements to the product design teams.
- Reported issues in a timely manner with accurate descriptions and steps to reproduce them.
- Monitored production environment performance metrics for anomalies that could indicate quality issues.
- Documented all phases of test execution including results analysis and defect resolution.
- Prepared reports detailing overall project progress according to established timelines.
- Conducted internal audits to measure adherence to established QA standards.
- Worked with team members to create efficient workflows, resulting in high productivity.
Hydraulic Crane Operator
Edwards Wood Products
Laurinburg, NC
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
- Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times while operating the crane.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
Hydraulic Crane Operator
Canfor Southern Pines
Darlington, SC
10.2013 - 11.2018
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
- Inspected crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to maintain functionality and identify malfunctions.
- Monitored cables and grappling devices for wear and replaced cables according to preventive maintenance schedule.
MIG Welde/Fabrication Welder
Honda of Florence
Florence, SC
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Material Handler Team Lead
PolyQuest
Darlington, SC
03.2006 - 07.2010
- Provided guidance and direction to employees regarding job duties, safety protocols, and performance expectations.
- Inspected material handling equipment for proper functioning prior to use by employees.
- Maintained accurate records related to delivery schedules, orders received, quality control checks.
- Organized storage areas so that materials could be easily located when needed for production purposes.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines while loading and unloading materials from trucks or other transport vehicles.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on forklifts and other material handling equipment as necessary.
- Identified areas of improvement within the team's processes or operations in order to increase efficiency.
- Developed training programs for new hires related to material handling techniques or safety protocols.
- Collaborated closely with other departments in order coordinate supply chain activities effectively.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
- Examined freight to determine loading sequences.
- Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
- Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
Hot Press Operator
Darlington Veneer Company
Darlington, SC
05.2004 - 04.2007
- Maintained the quality of products by inspecting them visually for defects or flaws.
- Adjusted machine settings as necessary to ensure that the correct pressure was applied during lamination process.
- Monitored machine operation to detect problems such as defective material feed or faulty lamination.
- Checked temperature gauges regularly to make sure that the pressing plates were heated properly.
- Ensured that safety procedures were followed while operating hot press machines at all times.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues on hot press machines using hand tools and replaced worn out components if needed.
- Adhered to standard operating procedures while running multiple jobs on same machine simultaneously without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Followed work instructions provided by supervisors accurately and worked closely with other team members for smooth operations.
- Performed minor repairs on machinery like replacing belts, tightening screws, whenever necessary.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding maintenance activities performed on equipment periodically.
- Operated forklift safely to move heavy materials around the warehouse.
- Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
- Operated and set tools on various machines and kept machines running to required levels.
- Performed basic equipment repairs and replaced parts.
- Monitored machine operations and observed control panels and gauges to identify malfunctions.
- Transported materials and finished products between departments.
- Synchronized machine speeds to complete complex or multi-step processes.
Electric Gantry Crane
Charleston Mill Service
Charleston, SC
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed daily maintenance checks on the gantry crane, including lubrication of moving parts.
- Operated the gantry crane in a safe manner, abiding by all safety protocols.
- Maintained communication with other personnel involved in loading or unloading process via two-way radio.
- Monitored gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure proper operation of the gantry crane.
- Inspected the gantry crane and related equipment to ensure they met safety standards.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning or damaged machinery and equipment while operating the gantry crane.
Education
GED -
Darlington Adult Education
Darlington, SC12-2012
Mig Welding/fluxcore Welding -
Florence\darlington Technical College
Florence, SCSome College (No Degree) - Nccco
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SCheavy equipment operator
Florence/darlington Technical College
Skills
- Material Selection
- Documentation and Materials
- Improvement Recommendations
- QA Reporting
- Technical Support
- Process Implementation
- Quality Processes
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Manual Testing
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Peer Relationships
- Quality Assurance
- Crane Operations
- NCCCO Certified
- Parts Inspection
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Load Calculation
- Mobile Cranes
- Equipment Inspection
- Team Collaboration
- Materials Movement
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Electric Gantry Crane
Charleston Mill Service
01.2023 - 02.2024
Quality Assurance Analyst/Relief Operator
Canfor Southern Pines
07.2021 - 08.2022
Hydraulic Crane Operator
Edwards Wood Products
11.2018 - 08.2020
Hydraulic Crane Operator
Canfor Southern Pines
10.2013 - 11.2018
MIG Welde/Fabrication Welder
Honda of Florence
07.2012 - 02.2013
Material Handler Team Lead
PolyQuest
03.2006 - 07.2010
Hot Press Operator
Darlington Veneer Company
05.2004 - 04.2007
GED -
Darlington Adult Education
Mig Welding/fluxcore Welding -
Florence\darlington Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Nccco
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
heavy equipment operator
Florence/darlington Technical College
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