Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Charles Willis

Grovetown,GA

Summary

37 years of manufacturing experience with production machinery and plant systems. Hardworking Machine Operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality [Type] products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Technician

Advanced Industrial Mechanical
Augusta, GA
08.2024 - Current
  • Assembled HVAC systems such as air handlers, blower systems and condenser units.
  • Troubleshot issues with assembly processes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in the assembly area.
  • Verified accuracy of parts prior to assembly operations.

Maintenance Mechanic

Nutritional Resources Inc
Grovetown, GA
07.2023 - Current
  • Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
  • Repaired and replaced defective parts in production machinery.
  • Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance.
  • Assisted with the installation of new production lines.
  • Replaced worn or damaged parts to maintain efficient operation of machines.
  • Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
  • Cleaned work areas after completing tasks to ensure safety compliance.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.

Card Machine Operator

Bondex Inc
Trenton, SC
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.

Card Machine Operator

Southern Felt Co
North Augusta, SC
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using [Software].

Facilities Technician

Cardinal Health
Augusta , GA
11.2018 - 09.2020
  • Performed repairs on [Description] equipment to maintain optimal production levels.
  • Painted walls, ceilings, trim and doors and replaced fixtures to update building appearance.
  • Responded to emergency issues quickly to maintain smooth business operations.

Trophy Adjuster

Dart container co
Augusta, GA
07.2007 - 02.2018

I was responsible for operating and maintaining a cup forming machine and achieving quality and production goals.

Leadman/setup Technician

Fleetguard
Waynesboro, GA
09.2003 - 07.2007

I was responsible for coordinating production with my supervisor and setting up tube bending machinery for the production workers, eventually I transferred to the aluminum line where I did mig and tig welding on aluminum mufflers.

Maintenance mechanic

Fiamm
Waynesboro, GA
07.2003 - 09.2003
I was responsible for maintaining and doing mechanical repair on all production equipment in the plant.

Process Technician

Kwikset
Waynesboro, GA
08.1998 - 07.2003
I was responsible for maintaining and operating a powder coat paint booth and buff house. 

Assembly worker/Q.C. inspector

Allied Gary Safe co
Waynesboro, GA
09.1991 - 08.1998
I assembled auto bank and fire proof safes for 2 years then I moved into the Q.C. department where I performed quality tests on the same equipment.

Assembly worker/Q.C. inspector/Maintenance mechanic

Legion Industries Inc
Waynesboro, GA
10.1986 - 08.1991
I assembled electric and steam skillets for 2 years then I moved over to the Q.C. department where I performed quality tests on the same equipment, I then moved into the maintenance department as a helper and eventually I was promoted to Maintenance mechanic where I performed such tasks as welding, metal fabricating and mechanical repair.

Education

GED -

Department Of Technical And Adult Education
Augusta, Ga

Skills

  • Machine operating and mechanical repair
    2 years welding experience, mig, tig and stick, and metal fabricating

Affiliations

I have been trained in lockout tagout procedures.

References

Donn Ridener: 706-386-9599 Joe Hessek: 706-830-2785 Deiter Sullivan: 706-834-8375

Timeline

Manufacturing Technician

Advanced Industrial Mechanical
08.2024 - Current

Maintenance Mechanic

Nutritional Resources Inc
07.2023 - Current

Card Machine Operator

Bondex Inc
02.2022 - 07.2023

Card Machine Operator

Southern Felt Co
02.2021 - 02.2022

Facilities Technician

Cardinal Health
11.2018 - 09.2020

Trophy Adjuster

Dart container co
07.2007 - 02.2018

Leadman/setup Technician

Fleetguard
09.2003 - 07.2007

Maintenance mechanic

Fiamm
07.2003 - 09.2003

Process Technician

Kwikset
08.1998 - 07.2003

Assembly worker/Q.C. inspector

Allied Gary Safe co
09.1991 - 08.1998

Assembly worker/Q.C. inspector/Maintenance mechanic

Legion Industries Inc
10.1986 - 08.1991

GED -

Department Of Technical And Adult Education
Charles Willis