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Daniel Wilt

Falls City

Summary

Dynamic Finishing Operator and surging Expansion Operator with extensive experience at TE Connectivity, recognized for enhancing production efficiency and product quality. Skilled in machine operation and training, I excel in collaborative environments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. My mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities have consistently driven operational improvements and minimized downtime.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Finishing Operator

TE Connectivity
06.2023 - 11.2025
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues for timely resolution and minimal downtime.
  • Conducted quality checks on finished products, maintaining high standards for customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, enhancing overall productivity within the operation.
  • Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety guidelines to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail during inspection and sorting processes.
  • Conducted comprehensive training for new operators, enhancing team skills and performance.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by monitoring and adjusting production equipment for optimal performance.
  • Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
  • Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.

Expansion Operator Perator

TE Connectivity
06.2023 - 11.2025
  • Operated machinery to assemble electronic components efficiently.
  • Conducted quality checks to ensure product compliance with specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records of production output and material usage.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly line processes.
  • Identified and reported equipment malfunctions for timely repairs.
  • Implemented best practices to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reorder points.
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
  • Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
  • Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
  • Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
  • Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks in the production line and suggesting improvements.
  • Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.

Machine Operator, Processor

DR3 Mattress Recycling
11.2022 - 06.2023

* Processed mattress to be recycled by material.

* Operated cardboard, foam and metal compactors, to have material ready for shipment.

Plumbing Apprentice

California Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations, reducing waste and increasing output consistency.
  • Led daily briefings to align team objectives with production goals, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Assisted in all maintenance performed on each assignment. Worked small projects on my own.

Restaurant Manager

Burger King
11.2007 - 05.2013
  • Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
  • Assisted in development of predictive maintenance schedule, reducing unexpected machinery failures.
  • Coordinated with supply chain partners to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, preventing production stoppages.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues quickly, minimizing production delays.
  • Day today operations for running a restaurant:

*Banking, scheduling, record keeping, product and equipment management,

Profit and Loss management, new employee and product training

Maintenance

NEC Electronics
06.2006 - 11.2007
  • Led cross-functional team project that improved communication between departments, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced team morale and productivity by organizing regular team-building activities.
  • Implemented new safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents and promoting safer working environment.
  • Facilitated smoother onboarding process for new machinery through creation of detailed operating manuals.
  • Continuous maintenance, upkeep, storage and equipment updates and space management.
  • Worked with development engineering to build vibration free transportation carts for safe computer chip transportation.

Education

GED -

Centinela Desert Institute
Imperial, CA

Associate of Science - General Business

Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA

Skills

    * Energetic worker

    * Eager to learn

    * Mechanically inclined

    * Work well alone or with a team

    * Machine operator experience:

    -Expanders, spoolers, winders, cutters,

    Compactors, shrink wrap

    * Shipping, receiving, packaging, inventory, stocking, order pulling

    * Previous forklift experience But been a while Also hand truck/pallet jack experience

    * Training experience

    * Record keeping and documentation

    * Management experience

    * Hand tools

Timeline

Finishing Operator

TE Connectivity
06.2023 - 11.2025

Expansion Operator Perator

TE Connectivity
06.2023 - 11.2025

Machine Operator, Processor

DR3 Mattress Recycling
11.2022 - 06.2023

Plumbing Apprentice

California Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - 06.2022

Restaurant Manager

Burger King
11.2007 - 05.2013

Maintenance

NEC Electronics
06.2006 - 11.2007

GED -

Centinela Desert Institute

Associate of Science - General Business

Coastline Community College