Cody Smith
Sullivan,Indiana
Summary
I'm an intelligent, hard-working individual who has had a variety of job experiences. I feel most comfortable when operating heavy equipment or being a machine operator. I'm an individual who cares deeply about my work ethic and ability to be successful for the company I'm working for. I'm a fast learner and very easy to get along with. I also have experience as a team leader, therefore I work well with others. I'm very punctual and will show up every day with a good attitude and solid goals for the day's work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Grind Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Brampton Brick
Farmersburg, IN
06.2019 - Current
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via radios.
- operated fork lifts
- operated skid steers
- worked as a team lead in the handpack area before getting promoted to Grind operator
Router
Coachman RV
Middlebury, Indiana
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Read blueprints to ensure each wall was routed with accuracy.
- used a variety of routers and hand tools to rout walls
- Picked up heavy walls and placed them on carts then tied them together before moving completed walls to another section
- Worked in lamination area also picking up frames and placing them down precisely lined up with the wall that was being laminated onto the frame.
Press Operator
Central Plastics And Rubber
Goshen, IN
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Moved materials and fixtures such as paperboard rolls, dies and repeats using pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Kept equipment clean, repaired and lubricated to maximize performance.
- Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders.
- Used equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts to safely transport materials and finished products.
- Reviewed work orders to determine materials needs, where to make cuts and how to complete high-quality products in line with specifications.
- Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
- Stacked or boxed up finished product to be shipped
- worked with usps shipping labels
- Routed excess rubber from parts made
Tire Assembly
Lionshead Specialty Tire And Wheel
Goshen, Indiana
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
- Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.
- Used hand trucks and fork trucks to complete tasks and transport items.
- Tested the air pressure in each tire making sure its correct based on that specific tire.
- Put wheels on rims by using a foot peddled machine and lube.
- stacked tires onto pallets for orders
Press Operator
GDC
Goshen, Indiana
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Installed proper dyes on press to ensure the correct piece was cut out.
- Did basic maintenance on dyes when needed and parts were coming out defected.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Inspected all rubber pieces made to enure integrity and accuracy of the part made.
- Popped out any extra rubber by hand that needed removed from piece before shipping product.
- Cleaned and oiled press daily to ensure the best parts possible were being made.
Cabinet Assembler/Router
Forest River RV
Goshen, Indiana
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked in manufacturing environment to install cabinets and walls in pre-fabricated homes.
- Contributed to team success and customer satisfaction by working quickly and helping team members.
- Checked work for compliance with quality standards.
- Worked at a very high pace to meet demands of daily quota
- Read blueprints to ensure accuracy of each wall or cabinet built
- used a variety of staple and nail guns to build the necessary parts used to make the RV's
- Carried large heavy walls and set them in place on the RV.
Customer Service Representative
TurboTax
Muncie, Indiana
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Guided customers through the Turbotax program ensuring no errors were present.
- Answered customers chat promptly to resolve any issues at hand.
- I used my customer service and computer skills to be the best employee for Turbotax I could be.
Exterior Painter
College Pro Painters LTD
Muncie, Indiana
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- used ladders and harnesses to reach high points on houses
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- cleaned up all tools/trash/ and accessories when job was complete.
Education
Chemistry
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2013
High School Diploma -
Sullivan High School
Sullivan, IN05.2010
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Safety Monitoring
- Heavy equipment operator
- Fork-lift operator
- Machine operator
- Press operator
- Accident Prevention
- Problem Solving
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Team Communication
- Materials Usage Reporting
- Strap and Tarp Regulations
- Team Training
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Maintenance Documentation (make work orders)
- Read Blueprints
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Hand and Foot Coordination
- OSHA Compliance
- Equipment Cleaning
- Storage Yard Maintenance
- Quality Control
Timeline
Grind Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Brampton Brick
06.2019 - Current
Router
Coachman RV
07.2018 - 11.2018
Press Operator
Central Plastics And Rubber
01.2016 - 05.2018
Tire Assembly
Lionshead Specialty Tire And Wheel
06.2015 - 11.2015
Press Operator
GDC
02.2015 - 05.2015
Cabinet Assembler/Router
Forest River RV
01.2014 - 01.2015
Customer Service Representative
TurboTax
01.2013 - 06.2013
Exterior Painter
College Pro Painters LTD
05.2012 - 08.2012
Chemistry
Ball State University
High School Diploma -
Sullivan High School