David Hines

• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
• Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process optimization and recommending changes for implementation.
• Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent delivery of products on schedule and within specifications.
• Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
• Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
• Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
• Coordinated with other departments to address production-related issues, fostering effective communication across teams.
• Supported management in achieving strategic objectives related to productivity, cost control, quality assurance, compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Actively participated in cross-functional teams, contributing valuable input on process improvements and best practices for overall operational success.
• Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
• Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
• Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
• Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
• Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
• Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
• Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
• Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.

• Tested equipment to uncover faults and determine repair needs.
• Completed documentation of work completed and filed in permanent records.
• Performed preventive maintenance to keep systems running at optimal efficiency.
• Inspected HVAC systems, electrical components, motors and other machinery for compliance with standards.
• Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance.
• Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults.
• Efficiently installed electrical systems and components with careful analysis of technical schematics and specifications.
• Enhanced team performance with smooth distribution of needed supplies and subassemblies to each member.
• Organized and managed smooth preventive maintenance tasks such as evaluating part functionality, cleaning components and removing old seals and gaskets.
• Located and addressed electrical connection issues such as frayed wires and worn insulation to prevent larger problems.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

• Increased safety standards by adhering to all company procedures and guidelines during daily tasks.
• Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
• Gained hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and software systems through extensive training and practice.
• Expanded knowledge base through active participation in mentoring sessions with experienced engineers.
• Managed time effectively to meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects simultaneously under guidance from supervisors.
• Maintained organized records of all work performed for easy retrieval when needed for reference or audits purposes.
• Utilized critical thinking abilities to identify potential risks or issues early on, allowing for proactive mitigation strategies implementation.
• Kept supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.

• Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
• Reported issues to Team lead so effective resolutions could be put into place.
• Conducted inspections of rubber-manipulating equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
• Created and followed detailed maintenance schedules for extruder, hoist, hydraulic and electrical equipment, resulting in an increase in equipment lifetime.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Successfully alleviated downtime issues by using Maintenance troubleshooting method.

Duties included:

• Operation of an electric-arc smelter system
• Minor maintenance of smelter equipment, conveyor system and product collection equipment
• Ensuring quality of each completed product
• Oversaw others on shift as a lead and headed up training
• Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
• Fed raw materials into machines.
• Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
• Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
• Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.