CURTIS J. BENNETT
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Casting Operator
Nationwide
Austinburg, OH
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated casting machines to produce parts according to customer specifications.
- Inspected castings for defects and ensured quality standards were met.
- Performed preventive maintenance on casting equipment, including changing filters and lubricating components.
- Set up molding sand mixtures and prepared cores for use in the casting process.
- Monitored production levels to ensure timely completion of orders.
- Adjusted machine settings as needed to maintain quality control.
- Repaired damaged castings using welding techniques or other methods as necessary.
- Maintained records of production output, downtime, and inventory levels.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems with casting machines and replaced worn or broken parts as needed.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed at all times when operating machinery.
Production Operator
Madicorp
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Performs line assembly and/or support operations to mass-produce automotive parts in accordance with specifications
- Builds parts in a specified manner according to operator description sheets
- Bolts, clips, screws, or otherwise fastens parts together
- Operates torque guns, ergonomic arms, and other equipment to perform operations on assembly line
- Test machine operation, checking proper motor function and fan rotations
- Inspecting machines for proper damper function and sealing and correcting shipping mode
- Repetitive assembly, quality inspection, pulling cores from conveyor, sorting, clips wires to hold core, etc
- Rotates to different workstations per rotation schedule as production needs require. Attends and participates in regular plant and group meetings and activities. Follows all applicable safety procedures and policies.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
Packaging Machine Operator
Turner Industries
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Checks stock of packaging materials and related supplies on hand and notifies package material serviceman of any needs to meet shift production schedule
- Starts up, operates, changes over, cleans bins and/or shuts down any packaging machinery, conveyors, and/or other related equipment in assigned area, in accordance with standard procedures; makes necessary corrective adjustments to weight controls, heat sealers, paper tension, print alignment, air pressure, glue application and/or equipment speed where required, to maintain the specified degree of quality and Relives jams and/or plug-ups in/on assigned equipment in the prescribed manner; notifies all of equipment malfunctions as required; assists mechanic with certain equipment adjustments where necessary
- Trains additional personnel in this operation as required
- Performs all other duties that may be assigned.
Rail Car Loader/Switchman
Turner Industries-Exxon
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Loaded and unloaded freight from railcars using a forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.
- Checked for any damage to the cargo before loading or unloading.
- Ensured that all materials were properly secured and loaded onto railcars according to safety regulations.
- Recorded information such as weights, numbers of packages, destinations, and other data on shipping documents.
- Inspected freight for accuracy against packing slips or bills of lading prior to loading or unloading.
- Utilized rigging devices such as chains, straps, hooks, and cables to secure loads during transport.
- Operated equipment in accordance with established safety guidelines.
Foreman
R&D Mechanical Services/Heating and AC
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2013 - 10.2017
- Inspection, repair, and maintenance of HVAC equipment, install and service HVAC, MIG Welding, solder, braze and flux
- Equipment without assistance or supervision
- This includes all supporting tasks required for installation and service of the equipment
- Read Blueprints to diagnose and repair units, communicate with the Customer Service team and Project
- Managers & Coordinators throughout the day to notify them of challenges and scheduling conflicts.
Forklift Operator/Order Picker
Automation Personnel Services Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2010 - 06.2013
- Responsible for locating, selecting, and stacking cases of merchandise need to complete and order
- Routinely lifting and moving objects weighting 40-60 pounds, using safe lifting techniques, efficiency sorting, handling, loading and unloading freight into/from over-the-road equipment, containers, hazmat materials, city trailers, and/or rail cars
- Monitor rail trans loader operations and oversee completion of required documentation of product transfer, operate a fork lift, and ensuring paperwork is accurate and verified
- Prepare and maintain daily rail activities report
- Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and up keep of the rail facility.
Skills
- Skills Used
- Forklift operator, pallet jack, and reach lift, shipping and receiving, loading and unloading tractor trailers, packing, order
- Selecting, labeling, maintenance and storage, along with over head crane and switch man operator
- Apprenticeship
- Baton Rouge Community College - Baton Rouge, LA
- February 2016 to September 2018
- Southern University - Baton Rouge, LA
- 1991 to 1992
- Assembly
- Forklift
- Data entry
- SKILLS
- Manufacturing
- Machining
- Warehouse Experience
- Packaging
- Quality Inspection
- Order Picking
- Blueprint Reading
- Research & Development
- Freight Experience
- Materials Handling
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- MIG/Welding (1 year)
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Supply Chain
- Solder, Braze
Timeline
Casting Operator
Nationwide
02.2023 - 02.2024
Production Operator
Madicorp
07.2020 - 09.2022
Packaging Machine Operator
Turner Industries
08.2019 - 05.2020
Rail Car Loader/Switchman
Turner Industries-Exxon
01.2018 - 07.2019
Foreman
R&D Mechanical Services/Heating and AC
07.2013 - 10.2017
Forklift Operator/Order Picker
Automation Personnel Services Inc
04.2010 - 06.2013
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