Knowledgeable Gauge Technician with 7+ years of expertise in evaluating, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining a wide range of equipment. Detail-oriented, with strong problem solving skills, ensuring minimal downtime and operational efficiency with understanding of safety requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Gauge Technician
SKF
Flowery Branch, GA
07.2017 - 04.2024
Set and assemble different Gauges per work orders for a specific size ball bearing.
Troubleshooting many machines to resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
Machine calibrations, Machine maintenance, and data/record all readings is system for machines, equipment and procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance on gages and measuring devices regularly.
Maintained a well-organized gage inventory system, reducing downtime due to misplaced or unavailable tools.
Packaging Helper
King's Hawiian
Flowery Branch, GA.
10.2015 - 06.2017
Package bakery products in master cases or trays, Inspected products for damage or for conformity to specifications prior to packing into case
Set the tape machine to the product and case specifications
Also, Quality Inspect, X-ray, and Machine Bag Operator.
Ensured quality control by conducting thorough inspections of packaged products.
Inspected items for defects and damage.
Auditor
Kohl's Dept. Store
Flowery Branch, GA
08.2013 - 12.2013
Overnight Repricing, Cycle Counting and Auditing Shipments for Quality and Quantity using a Scanner and Printer, POS/Cashier/Customer Service
Conducted physical inventories, verifying quantities using system records and adjusting as necessary.
Security Guard
U.S. Security Associates
Gainesville, GA
02.2013 - 08.2013
Logged in Truck and Trailer numbers as Trailers entered and exited Sears Warehouse, Obtained First and Last Name, Driver's License Number entered it into Sears YMS System to obtain a Parking Spot to drop their trailer/load
Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property, yard and interior checks, and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Material Handel
TRW Automotive
Flowery Branch, GA
03.2012 - 07.2012
Inspect, Test, Sort, Sample, or Weigh Nonagricultural Raw Materials or Processed, Machined, Fabricated or Assembled Parts for Defects, Wear, and Deviations
Kept reports/records of Scrapped Material in system and paper to turn into the front Office at the end of shift.
Conducted regular physical inventories to maintain accurate records and support efficient planning.
Material Handler/ Order Filler
PetCo Distribution Center
Braselton, GA
06.2011 - 12.2011
Picked, Packed, and Re Stocked Product if Product Count was low, using RF scan gun
Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
Picked and packed order items.
Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Quality Control Leader
Walmart Wearhouse
Savannah, GA
06.2010 - 01.2011
Night Shift Quality Control Leader, Inventory Control
Supervising Products, Loaders and Unloaders to ensure Loading Policy Procedures and Productions.
Cycle Counting, and Auditing for Shipping and Receiving.
Reduced customer complaints by identifying and addressing root causes of quality issues.
<ul><li>I am currently employed with Safety Management Systems, contracted to Shell Offshore, and am assigned to the Transocean Deepwater Pontus. My focus onboard is to promote the tenets of Assist & Assure. I attend pre-tour meetings, pre-job meetings, and facility orientations to ensure that pertinent information is shared and to provide feedback to the meeting facilitators. I conduct Step 7 conversations with different work groups to gauge personnel’s competence and identify areas where coaching would be beneficial. I promote Goal Zero Supervision from Shell and Transocean leadership. Along with leadership, we gauge our effectiveness using Rose Plots, our assurance tool. I have participated in four Assist & Assure Effectiveness Reviews as well as Statement of Fitness Assessments while aboard the Pontus. My duties onboard also include helping to plan work so that there are no simultaneous operations conflicts, observe work to ensure adherence to Shell and Transocean policies and procedures and to help with risk identification / mitigation.</li><li>Previously, I was assigned to the Shell Olympus TLP. I helped to support both the operator’s and drilling contractor’s policies and procedures. While assigned to Olympus, Shell Gulf of America adopted the Global Assist & Assure Application. Our jobs transitioned from being HSE Technicians to HSE Coaches. I attended training workshops and began using the principles of Assist & Assure onsite.</li><li>During my time with SMS, I have also worked as a Production HSE technician and supported construction activities during turn-around campaigns. My goal is to help nurture a workplace where we will have no harm to people or the environment; we will perform efficiently and have no BSEE Incidents of Non-Compliance.</li></ul> at Safety Management Systems<ul><li>I am currently employed with Safety Management Systems, contracted to Shell Offshore, and am assigned to the Transocean Deepwater Pontus. My focus onboard is to promote the tenets of Assist & Assure. I attend pre-tour meetings, pre-job meetings, and facility orientations to ensure that pertinent information is shared and to provide feedback to the meeting facilitators. I conduct Step 7 conversations with different work groups to gauge personnel’s competence and identify areas where coaching would be beneficial. I promote Goal Zero Supervision from Shell and Transocean leadership. Along with leadership, we gauge our effectiveness using Rose Plots, our assurance tool. I have participated in four Assist & Assure Effectiveness Reviews as well as Statement of Fitness Assessments while aboard the Pontus. My duties onboard also include helping to plan work so that there are no simultaneous operations conflicts, observe work to ensure adherence to Shell and Transocean policies and procedures and to help with risk identification / mitigation.</li><li>Previously, I was assigned to the Shell Olympus TLP. I helped to support both the operator’s and drilling contractor’s policies and procedures. While assigned to Olympus, Shell Gulf of America adopted the Global Assist & Assure Application. Our jobs transitioned from being HSE Technicians to HSE Coaches. I attended training workshops and began using the principles of Assist & Assure onsite.</li><li>During my time with SMS, I have also worked as a Production HSE technician and supported construction activities during turn-around campaigns. My goal is to help nurture a workplace where we will have no harm to people or the environment; we will perform efficiently and have no BSEE Incidents of Non-Compliance.</li></ul> at Safety Management Systems