Clayton Malone
Houston,AR
Summary
Hands-on machine operator offering several years of experience working in manufacturing settings and operating machinery for production. Demonstrates mastery of complex mathematical concepts and gauging techniques to inspect parts and conduct measurements. Detailed individual proficient in cleaning and disassembling machines.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydraulic Specialist Mechanic
Kinder Morgan, Inc
Blytheville, AR
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Disassembly and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and making new parts if necessary on manual lathe.
Owner/Operator
Legacy Mill Services
Blytheville, AR
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Overseen and ran hydraulic repair, steel fabricating, and machine shops
Shop Foreman
Machine and Repair Services
Blytheville, AR
06.2013 - 01.2017
- Conducted quality control inspections to uphold high standards.
- Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.
- Monitored work areas to prevent or correct unsafe conditions or violations of safety procedures.
- Managed team of technicians, providing leadership and guidance.
- Maintained inventory control, reducing waste and optimizing resources.
Machine/Crane Operator
IPSCO
Blytheville, AR
03.2007 - 05.2013
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Guided team members in arranging blocking or outrigging under cranes.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
Reverse/Temper Mill Operator
Nucor Steel
Blytheville, AR
09.1998 - 02.2007
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
East End
Bigelow, AR05-1994
Skills
- Hydraulic system repair
- Pneumatic cylinder maintenance
- Machine operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Parts fabrication
- Inventory management
- Strategic project planning
- Small business operations
- Service quality assurance
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Process optimization
- Production equipment experience
Timeline
Hydraulic Specialist Mechanic
Kinder Morgan, Inc
01.2024 - 10.2024
Owner/Operator
Legacy Mill Services
02.2017 - 12.2023
Shop Foreman
Machine and Repair Services
06.2013 - 01.2017
Machine/Crane Operator
IPSCO
03.2007 - 05.2013
Reverse/Temper Mill Operator
Nucor Steel
09.1998 - 02.2007
High School Diploma -
East End
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