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Cody Jay

Lehi

Summary

I am looking for a job opportunity that will give me potential for growth and provide me a future for myself and my family.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Plant Manager

Sterling ATM
04.2022 - 02.2025
  • Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
  • Supported Plant Manager in establishing strategic objectives for the facility, aligning with broader company goals.
  • Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of orders while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Reduced plant downtime through effective preventive maintenance planning and timely equipment repairs.
  • Facilitated open communication between departments to ensure seamless coordination of efforts throughout the plant''s various functions.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for employees, identifying areas for improvement and setting goals for future success.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
  • Championed innovation within the facility by encouraging new ideas from all team members, resulting in the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and best practices.
  • Promoted an environmentally conscious culture within the facility by incorporating sustainable practices into daily operations.
  • Implemented continuous improvement projects, leading to increased product quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by maintaining thorough documentation procedures and conducting regular audits.
  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable contracts for raw materials and services procurement.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.

Lead Welder/Fabricator

S&S Manufacturing
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • Lead welding and assembly personnel, measure employee efficiency, evaluate performance, coaching, training, etc
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Understand and support team with specifications and drawings along with knowledge of welding terminology
  • Layout materials dimensionally, assembly the parts and prep for welding
  • Review and update written welding instructions as needed
  • Ensure all welding activities are performed as required before evaluations and inspections are conducted
  • Prepare reports and performance documentation
  • Increase welding productivity by using accurate fit ups, proper use of welders, and prober weld sizing, effective weld station design, elimination of rework, scrap, etc
  • Welding using GMAW and GTAW

Operations Manager

Ivey League Fabrication
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Manage install crew
  • Coordinate with customers for estimates, fit test and installs
  • Prep material according for job according to blueprints
  • Fabricate, fit, weld handrail
  • Welding using GMAW, GTAW
  • Deliver rail to powder coat/job site
  • Operate and design on CNC Plasma table

Smelter Operator

Kennecott Utah Copper
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Flash Smelting and Flash Converting Furnace Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kennecott Utah Copper
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • 300 Ton haul trucks, Caterpillar and Komatsu

Smelter Lab Technician Sampling

Kennecott Utah Copper
04.2011 - 06.2013
  • Maintain Lab cleanliness, conduct 5's audits, conduct safety meetings, create review and revise SOP's
  • Use of analytical instruments such as: x-ray analyzers, absorption and emission, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, analytical balances, pulp balances, sulfur and oxygen analyzers, pH meters, viscometers, chromatographs, gauges, flow and gas meters, pumps, laboratory ball mills and flotation cells, densitometers, briquetting press, power supplies, centrifuge, drying ovens
  • Use of general laboratory equipment such as burettes, beakers, hot plates, burners, crucibles, funnels, micropipettes and sample mixers
  • Sample preparation including sample collection, crushing, blending, splitting, grinding, wet and dry screening, flotation, and filtration
  • Use of X-Ray flourescence (XRF)
  • Use of forklift, bobcat, skid steer, front end loader and Auger truck

Lab Technician

Ability Prosthetic Systems
06.2007 - 04.2011
  • Maintain Lab and Equipment
  • Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma -

Brighton High School
06.2009

General Education -

Salt Lake Community College

Skills

  • Welding
  • Machining
  • Fabrication
  • Construction
  • Plasma Cutting
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Forklift
  • Loader Operation
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Construction Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Good Leadership and People Skills
  • Great Problem Solving
  • Basic Construction Skills
  • Skid Steer
  • Bobcat
  • Back Hoe
  • Dozer
  • Track Hoe
  • Front End Loader
  • Forklifts
  • Salt/Plow Truck
  • Haul Trucks
  • Computer Operations
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Prioritization Skills
  • Safety Conscious
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Color matching
  • Vehicle wrapping
  • Computer skills
  • Maintenance
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Critical thinking capacity
  • CNC machine operation
  • Project management
  • Production planning
  • Lean manufacturing principles

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US

Timeline

Assistant Plant Manager

Sterling ATM
04.2022 - 02.2025

Lead Welder/Fabricator

S&S Manufacturing
01.2019 - 04.2022

Operations Manager

Ivey League Fabrication
01.2017 - 01.2019

Smelter Operator

Kennecott Utah Copper
06.2013 - 09.2013

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kennecott Utah Copper
06.2013 - 09.2013

Smelter Lab Technician Sampling

Kennecott Utah Copper
04.2011 - 06.2013

Lab Technician

Ability Prosthetic Systems
06.2007 - 04.2011

General Education -

Salt Lake Community College

High School Diploma -

Brighton High School
Cody Jay