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Cody Nichols

Crawfordsville,IN

Summary

Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks and with 10 years of experience

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

International Paper
Crawfordsville, IN
12.2018 - 11.2024
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
  • Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
  • Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
  • Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
  • Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Maintained proper chemical inventories.
  • Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
  • Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
  • Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
  • Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
  • Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.

Education

GED -

Southmont
Crawfordsville, IN
05-2012

Skills

  • Order reading
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Operational control
  • Breakdown troubleshooting
  • Specification compliance
  • Production preparation
  • [Equipment] operation
  • Assembly procedures
  • Logistics
  • Power and hand tools
  • Modifications and adjustments
  • Machining and production standards
  • Machine programming
  • Assembly and production
  • Manufacturing
  • Tooling selection

Timeline

Machine Operator

International Paper
12.2018 - 11.2024

GED -

Southmont

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