Creighton Bailey

• Monitored machine controls and adjusted settings during cutting operations.
• Measured finished parts using calipers and gauges.
• Followed safety procedures and wore required protective equipment.
• Reported equipment issues to supervisors and maintenance staff.
• Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Achieved safety, quality, and performance standards to meet production schedules.
• Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
• Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
• Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
• Modified machine feed and speed, replaced cutting tools, and fine-tuned machine controls during the run cycle.
• Changed out aging tools, fixtures, and offsets.
• Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.
• Loaded compact onto CNC machines for production runs.
• Inspected compact pieces for defects and surface damage.

• Led Southern Aluminum paint crew through daily coating and finishing work.
• Monitored surface preparation, and part handling for aluminum products.
• Inspected painted parts for coverage, defects, and finish consistency.
• Trained new painters on equipment use, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintained paint booths, guns, and curing areas for clean operation.
• Followed Southern Aluminum procedures for color matching and finish specifications.
• Performed minor repairs on equipment as needed.
• Developed daily production schedules for painting operations.
• Maintained accurate records of all completed work orders.
• Communicated regularly with other departments about upcoming projects requiring painting services.
• Trained new employees in proper use of tools and equipment related to paint operations.
• Organized and maintained paint booth, including cleaning and organizing materials.
• Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
• Monitored quality checks for finished aluminum products and corrected process issues.
• Communicated effectively with supervisors on any issues that arose during shift operations.
• Maintained accurate records of daily production numbers and employee attendance.
• Developed daily production plan and focused on stops reduction, loss elimination and operator coaching.
• Collaborated with maintenance teams to schedule equipment checks and repairs, minimizing downtime.

• Supported Weyerhaeuser mill operations through housekeeping around saws, conveyors, and production areas.
• Inspected equipment areas for safety hazards and reported concerns to supervisors.
• Removed scrap wood, sawdust, and debris from workstations and walkways.
• Followed Weyerhaeuser safety rules, lockout procedures, and personal protective equipment standards.
• Operated various types of power tools safely and efficiently to make repairs or adjustments.
• Disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired, reassembled and tested machinery components.
• Addressed emergency situations promptly.
• Wore appropriate clothing, erected barricades and signage and used proper equipment and tools.

I also worked as a dryer feeder while at this job

Was laid off due to a building collapse from a bad snow storm, was asked to come back but was already employed with current job

• Hung aluminum parts on paint line racks for coating preparation.
• Inspected parts for surface defects before paint application.
• Operated paint booth equipment following Southern Aluminum safety procedures.
• Monitored coating flow and adjusted work pace to support line needs.
• Cleaned spray guns, booths, and paint line equipment after use.
• Moved finished parts to curing and handling areas.
• Coordinated with team members to keep paint line running smoothly.
• Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
• Monitored temperature of drying ovens on the paint line.
• Followed established procedures when disposing of waste materials generated by painting activities.
• Reported any problems encountered with the operation of the machines to supervisors promptly.
• Performed daily maintenance checks on all components of the paint line system.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning equipment on the paint line.
• Cleaned, maintained, and repaired paint line equipment.
• Adjusted speed of conveyor belt for optimal production rate.
• Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.