Christopher Ellis

Bouncer/Barback responsibilities as needed.

• Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
• Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
• Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
• Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that improved consistency across shifts and reduced training time for new hires.
• Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular equipment inspections and preventative measures.
• Participated in root cause analysis efforts on process-related issues, offering expertise to identify solutions quickly and effectively.
• Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
• Coordinated with engineering teams during equipment upgrades or installation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production activities.
• Provided hands-on assistance during emergency situations such as equipment malfunctions or shutdowns while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing process parameters and equipment settings.
• Assisted in the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques, streamlining operations and reducing waste.
• Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
• Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.
• Consistently met or exceeded production targets through diligent monitoring of processes and swift resolution of issues.
• Performed maintenance on machinery and escalated major malfunctions to supervisor for immediate assistance.
• Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
• Assisted in the development of training materials and resources to enhance the onboarding experience for new process technicians.
• Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
• Maintained detailed records of process data and performance metrics, providing valuable insights for future improvements.
• Performed Set-up tasks to both die cast machines and trim presses.
• Performed adjustments to all peripheral equipment such as robots, sprayers and ladles to improve overall cycle times and increase production.
• Took daily care of the plant's water and filtration facilities and maintained documentation of ratio levels and adjusted accordingly to maintain constant levels for optimal plant wide production.