David Ducatt
Troy,NY
Summary
Hardworking Machine Operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks. Innovative Machine Operator offering 25+ years of experience handling tool performance, testing and effectiveness. Proven resourcefulness at understanding complex regulatory and organizational guidelines governing worker safety. Exceeds outlined goals to streamline operations and maintain clean, safe work environment. Honed approach to selecting raw material, adjusting performance levels and troubleshooting common problems.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Picker
Mohawk Fine Papers Inc
Albany, NY
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Picked items for customer orders according to order slips or verbal instructions.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Verified accuracy of picked items against pick list or customer order.
- Operated hand-held scanners to track product movement within the warehouse environment.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks manually when necessary.
- Utilized shrink wrap machines to secure packages prior to shipment.
Associate Biotech Production Operator (BPS)
Regeneron
Rensselaer, NY
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Setup and adjusted the machines for daily operations.
Machine Operator/Production Line Operator
Owens Corning
Delmar, NY
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Operated equipment safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Adjusted controls or stopped machines and opened holding devices to correct problems.
- Monitored and evaluated equipment operations to identify failures or malfunctions and troubleshoot issues accordingly.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
Machine Operator
Pepsi Bottling Group
Latham, NY
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
Extruder Machine Operator
Ultrepet
Albany, NY
01.2014 - 02.2020
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies and inserts according to manufacturing specifications.
Warehouse Worker
Evonik Degussa
Waterford, NY
01.1998 - 11.2012
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments and moved products to assigned warehouse locations manually or used forklift or pallet jack and focused on easy retrievability for customer orders.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Packaged finished products for shipping by shrink-wrapping, boxing and labeling.
- Reviewed work orders before beginning assigned tasks to prepare materials and equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Sage Junior College of Albany
Albany , NY06.1986
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Modifications and adjustments
- DOT and safety compliance
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Warehouse Picker
Mohawk Fine Papers Inc
01.2024 - 02.2024
Associate Biotech Production Operator (BPS)
Regeneron
01.2023 - 12.2023
Machine Operator/Production Line Operator
Owens Corning
10.2021 - 12.2022
Machine Operator
Pepsi Bottling Group
02.2020 - 10.2021
Extruder Machine Operator
Ultrepet
01.2014 - 02.2020
Warehouse Worker
Evonik Degussa
01.1998 - 11.2012
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Sage Junior College of Albany
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