Charles Hill
Estill,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented production line assembly worker with fifteen years' experience in large manufacturing plants. Skilled at quickly learning new processes, technologies and machinery. Adept at interpreting blueprints, working with others, and meeting production deadlines. Handled inventory, shipping, and purchased replacement parts. Self-motivated, initiative, maintains a high level of energy. Strong ability to attention to details and accuracy, utilize my mechanical skills as an E&I technician.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Technician
Georgia Pacific
12.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a safer work environment by implementing proper lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance tasks.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Improved machine efficiency by conducting routine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained detailed records of all machine repairs and parts replacements, ensuring accurate tracking of inventory.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Adhered to strict quality control standards while performing inspections on finished products, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Quality Control Inspector
Michelin Tire
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
Electricial Associate
Lowe's
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Electrical Associate
- Stock and maintain electrical department
- Assist customers with finding products
- Cashier.
Brown and Capmbell - 2019-2022
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Saw Operator
- Cut materials to a specific length for large orders
- Responsible for loading and unloading trucks
- General Laborer.
Owens Corning, Savannah, Georgia
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Perform routine inspection of roofing shingle
- Drive industrial vehicles to transfer materials
- Work effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals while maintaining high quality standards
- Operate manual material handling equipment such as hand jacks and wheeled carts safely
- Assist in waste disposal and recycling activities
- Inspect merchandise upon delivery to identify any damages.
International Paper Savannah, Georgia
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Operates forklift, squeeze box and clamp truck safely (including charging and maintenance of propane and batteries) Performs daily PM checklist
- Operate SAP system to check inventory, locations, WIP and production schedule to accurately retrieve material from the job pick lists
- Knowledgeable of SAP procedures for movement of materials and be able to complete efficiently and accurately
- Work with other material handlers, operators and assistants to keep production areas serviced
- Assist less experienced material handlers when necessary
- Work toward and maintain an accurate orderly inventory by placing product in appropriate location
- Work in safe manner and assure co-workers work in safe manner.
Nevamar Facility, Hampton, South Carolina
03.2000 - 11.2014
- Staged paper products from warehouse to be used on sheeter stacker
- Identified correct paper finishes and quantities needed for production
- Maintained correct lengths and widths of material while operating machine
- Determined priority of needed materials for pressing operation
- Received/unloaded incoming paper trucks using roll grab or forklift as needed
- Conducted weekly inventory of paper rolls stored on warehouse floor
- Inspected laminate surfaces for any visual defects
- Used micrometer and tape measure to check for correct size and thickness based on product specification
- Checked material orders for special shipping instructions before sending to be packed
- Worked with QA Department to obtain certification for specialty items as required
- Set sander to the required settings for operation
- Worked from written orders to process material and identify correct part numbers to be printed on laminate
- Checked boards for correct thickness and size using tape measure and micrometer
- Monitored laminate for defects while sanding
- Identified and troubleshoot minor equipment problems
- Cleared machine of debris and change sanding belts as needed
- Operated Roto-Gravure press
- Set up press to be begin the color matching process
- Obtained proper print cylinders from cylinder storage racks
- Maintained proper web tension and register marks during printing process
- Built, adjusted, and replaced doctor blades as needed
- Made any needed ink color adjustments as advised by color matcher
- Operated grinder
- Organized materials needed at grinder
- Made sure machine is set up correctly
- Checked materials throughout run to assure thickness specifications are met.
United States Army- E4 Specialist
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Responsible for the maintenance of 2 ½ Ton and Half Ton Trucks
- Conducted Daily Inspections
- Made repairs as needed on vehicles
- Knowledge and skills to accurately read calipers, micrometers, blueprints and sketches, utilizing the metric system.
Education
CNC Set-up, Programming & Operating Certification -
Palmetto Training, Inc
Diploma -
Estill High School
01.1992
Skills
- Sketches Interpretation
- Parts Positioning
- Supplies Maintenance
- Quality Focus
- Measurements
- Assembly Line Awareness
- Subassemblies Management
- Equipment Operations
- Resources Conservation
- Instruments Control
- Mechanical Inspections
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Machine Technician
Georgia Pacific
12.2023 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Michelin Tire
06.2023 - 12.2023
Electricial Associate
Lowe's
01.2022 - 06.2023
Brown and Capmbell - 2019-2022
01.2019 - 01.2022
Owens Corning, Savannah, Georgia
08.2016 - 04.2018
International Paper Savannah, Georgia
10.2015 - 08.2016
Nevamar Facility, Hampton, South Carolina
03.2000 - 11.2014
United States Army- E4 Specialist
01.1992 - 01.1995
CNC Set-up, Programming & Operating Certification -
Palmetto Training, Inc
Diploma -
Estill High School