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Darren Pate

Janesville,WI

Summary

Reliable and highly motivated professional with extensive experience in diverse hands-on roles. Eager to embrace new challenges and responsibilities, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning and personal growth. Equally effective as an independent contributor and collaborative team member, fostering a positive work environment. Driven by family values and a clear focus on achieving goals, consistently striving for excellence in every endeavor.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator

Smurfit Westrock
09.2024 - Current
  • As a Machine operating team member for Smurfit Westrock i operate multiple machines as needed per day.
  • One of the 2 machines i operate is a team ran and the other is a solo operating machine.
  • As a team we operate a glue sprayer and compression table building corrugate pallets.
  • I also operate a Corewinding Machine.
  • My responsibilities are to load materials into the machines building the pallets to specifications after spraying with glue and compressing pallets.
  • My responsibilities are setting up machines, monitoring machines and finished product, replacing components as needed.
  • Keeping a clean machine and work area, adjusting components, speed, pressures, keeping tally of scrap, downtimes for the length of our 10 hour shift.

Packer

Coextruded Plastic Technologies, Inc. (CPT)
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • As part of the CPT team, my role is a Packer.
  • My responsibility includes inspecting trays from the assigned machine for malformation, defects or contaminants.
  • Trays then need to be packed correctly using the appropriate packing materials with every case and tote properly and neatly labeled.
  • When counting scales are used, the scale needs to be tared before use (beginning of shift, after a job or material change and once every two hours through the shift) to ensure accuracy.
  • Responsibilities also include assisting in the proper disposal of scrap (trash vs. clean reclaim scrap), covering breaks/lunches for others, detailed cleaning of station, restocking packing supplies, building and changing scrap totes and general cleaning as needed.

Certified Operator

SSI Technologies, Inc
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: SSI Technologies builds robust and cost-effective sensors and gauges for a global market.
  • The TULC (Temperature Ultrasonic Level Concentration) assembly line supports 12 individual stations per line, operators rotate through the stations every two hours.
  • During my tenor with SSI, I became competent at each of the 12 stations.
  • I also scaled to learn the inspection and packaging processes needed for the global market.
  • In my goal to continuously improve, I completed a Modular One class, a communications course as well as becoming inspection certified.
  • SSI Technologies builds robust and cost-effective sensors and gauges for a global market.

Machine Operator

Tigre USA Inc
02.2018 - 07.2018
  • During my time at Tigre, I monitored machine operation, making adjustments as needed to ensure proper and safe operations.
  • Duties included the need to sort, assemble and proof completed work.
  • Machine upkeep, such as cleaning machines and reporting major repair needs, was an important piece of keeping the line moving.
  • Packaging plastic PVC parts in the proper manner.
  • Directed new employees in the proper way to operate and maintain machines and package parts, as well as assisting the material handler as needed.

Custodial / Housekeeping

Arment Enterprises
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and/or vacuuming.
  • Service, clean and supply restrooms.
  • Gather and empty trash.
  • Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors using appropriate cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
  • Drive vehicles required to perform, or travel to, cleaning work. This included vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.

Material Handler

Universal Electronics Inc
06.2017 - 10.2017
  • Responsibilities included locating, organizing, and applying computer parts on reels using specified documentation.
  • Determine the preferred method & what line orders should be placed and then placing the orders.
  • Washing of patterned stencils in ultrasonic wash, as well as hand placing of parts on PCB (printed circuit) boards.

Laborer / Laborer Supervisor

Whites Roofing
06.2001 - 03.2010
  • Responsibilities included assisting with the removal of old roofing as well as the application of new roofing materials.
  • Maintain cleanliness of job sites as well as the care and organization of tools.
  • Oversee job laborers.

Education

GED - undefined

Southwest Technical College
Bainbridge, GA
05.2012

Skills

  • Various hand tools
  • Roofing
  • Assembly
  • Materials Handling
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Packaging
  • Construction
  • Lawn Care
  • Maintenance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Motivated
  • High Energy Level
  • Adaptable
  • Hands on
  • Organized

Personal Information

  • Milton
  • Fort Atkinson
  • Beloit
  • Availability: #ready to work, Willing to relocate to: Milton, Fort Atkinson or Beloit
  • Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
  • Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Certification

Soldier certified

Timeline

Machine Operator

Smurfit Westrock
09.2024 - Current

Packer

Coextruded Plastic Technologies, Inc. (CPT)
05.2023 - 09.2024

Certified Operator

SSI Technologies, Inc
08.2018 - 05.2023

Machine Operator

Tigre USA Inc
02.2018 - 07.2018

Custodial / Housekeeping

Arment Enterprises
09.2017 - 11.2017

Material Handler

Universal Electronics Inc
06.2017 - 10.2017

Laborer / Laborer Supervisor

Whites Roofing
06.2001 - 03.2010

GED - undefined

Southwest Technical College

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