Darris Mcdowell
Machine Operator
Lake City,SC
Summary
Organized Operator provides strong organizational and analytical skills. Specialized expertise in data management, analysis and communication. Thorough understanding of government mandates that dictate workplace safety enforcement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Clarios
Florence, SC
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Machine Operator
Waste Zero
Johnsonville, SC
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Placed finished products on skids and wrapped and transported to warehouse with forklift.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears and forming or spinning machines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
Machine Technician
Nanya Plastics
Lake City, SC
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Followed safety protocols when operating complex machinery or working with hazardous materials.
- Selected and applied appropriate coolants and lubricants for machinery.
- Loaded and set up equipment for daily machine operation.
- Ordered replacement parts when needed for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
- Monitored and recorded pressure readings, feed rates and other operational data.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance checks on all machinery including cleaning of machine parts.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions involving electrical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems or mechanical systems related to production machines.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Trained new employees on how to use machinery properly for their own safety.
- Repaired minor mechanical and electrical issues and notified managers of more extensive equipment problems.
Machine Operator
Mccall Farms
Effingham, SC
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Operate robotic arms within a manufacturing environment.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-2013
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Automated Assembly
- Machinery Operation
- Materials Management
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment Inspection
- Quality Control
- Workplace Safety
- Forklift Operation
- Power and Hand Tools
- Supply Chain Management
- Shipping and Labeling
- Project Management
- Machining and Production Standards
- Performance Management
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Start up Procedures
Timeline
Machine Operator
Clarios
09.2020 - 06.2021
Machine Operator
Waste Zero
08.2019 - 07.2020
Machine Technician
Nanya Plastics
10.2018 - 07.2019
Machine Operator
Mccall Farms
10.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Greenville Technical College