CHRISTIAN TROTT
Waterville
Summary
Line Lead with proven ability to interpret blueprints and execute tasks efficiently. Experienced in operating heavy equipment and supervising teams while upholding safety standards. Strong adherence to procedures and protocols, with expertise in working safely in confined spaces.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Leader
AebiSchmidt Group
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety standards and production efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new team members on equipment use and operational procedures.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing overall productivity of the production line.
- Coordinated with quality control to maintain product standards and minimize defects.
- Led shift meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and performance feedback to team members.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and optimized resource allocation.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of materials for uninterrupted operations.
- Fostered a collaborative team environment, encouraging open communication and problem-solving initiatives.
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, equipment operation, and other essential tasks required for their role as Line Leader.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, maintaining a cohesive work environment conducive to productivity.
- Boosted employee morale, recognizing individual achievements and fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
- Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular meetings, encouraging open dialogue, and providing constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with management to identify areas for improvement in the production process, resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of employee performance, identifying areas for growth and providing support as needed.
- Facilitated strong relationships between the line leader team and other departments within the organization to promote collaboration.
Welder
SHYFT
02.2018 - 11.2023
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Maine 2011-2012
Presque Isle, ME Skills
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Surface Preparation
- Torch Cutting
- Materials Selection
- Structural Welding
- Stick Welding
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Manual Dexterity
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Parts Fabrication
- Shaping and Cutting
- Scaffolding Safety
- Design Interpretation
- Team management
- Troubleshooting
- Assembly and production
- Quality control
- Production goal tracking
- Production tracking
- Equipment monitoring
- Cost reduction
- Work supervision
- Standard operating procedures
- Manufacturing
- Team Training
- Continuous improvements
- Defect monitoring
- Quality control guidelines
- Team oversight
- Incidents management
- Logistics
- Employee engagement
- Safety program oversight
- Developing processes
- Meeting production goals
Certification
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Line Leader
AebiSchmidt Group
11.2023 - Current
Welder
SHYFT
02.2018 - 11.2023
No Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Maine 2011-2012
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