Chad Bell
Ida,MI
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Machine Operator
Autokiniton
01.2014 - Current
- Operated automated machinery for efficient production processes.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure product standards were met.
- Maintained equipment through regular cleaning and minor repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials according to safety protocols.
- Monitored machine performance and reported issues promptly.
- Trained new operators on safe machine operation practices.
- Loaded raw materials into production machinery.
- Inspected finished products for defects before packaging them for shipment.
- Interpreted work orders and blueprints, operating to production specifications to complete high-quality, fully compliant products.
- Communicated with team members regarding status updates of ongoing projects.
- Participated in regular meetings with supervisors and other personnel to discuss progress and potential improvements on current projects.
- Recorded production data such as quantity produced, scrap rate, and cycle time information accurately.
- Analyzed blueprints and schematics of forged components prior to initiating production runs.
- Adjusted machine settings according to product specifications and production requirements.
- Followed established manufacturing guidelines related to quality assurance standards.
- Troubleshot any issues encountered during tritanium forging processes and adjusted accordingly when necessary.
- Utilized hand tools for minor repairs or adjustments of production machinery.
- Conducted regular visual inspections on machines before use to identify potential hazards.
- Checked output to ensure that it meets quality standards.
- Adjusted machine feed rates and speeds according to product specification requirements.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusted machines accordingly.
- Operated forklifts safely when transferring materials between departments within the factory.
- Followed written procedures for operating equipment correctly.
- Assisted co-workers when needed with loading and unloading of materials from machines.
- Recorded data in production logs related to completed jobs, rejected pieces, scrap material generated.
- Inspected parts with magnifying devices or other inspection instruments for surface defects or dimensional accuracy.
- Observed all company policies concerning safe operation of machinery at all times.
- Stored finished products properly in designated areas after completion of each job.
- Communicated with supervisors about any problems encountered during the shift.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating all machines in the facility.
- Set-up and operated various machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, grinders, saws and presses to produce precision parts.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Assembly line back up group leader
Mac Valves
09.2000 - 01.2014
- Led team in executing daily production schedules and workflows efficiently.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated with quality assurance to maintain product standards and specifications.
- Planned daily production schedule.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to develop strategies for achieving desired outcomes.
- Tackled problems by using logical, systematic, and sequential approaches.
- Monitored performance of individuals within the group, providing feedback for improvement when needed.
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
- Created weekly schedules based on predicted staffing needs, budgets and employee requests.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills in planning, scheduling, and overseeing daily operations of the group.
Timeline
Manufacturing Machine Operator - Autokiniton
01.2014 - Current
Assembly line back up group leader - Mac Valves
09.2000 - 01.2014