David Minnihan
Monticello,IA
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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Cornerstone building
Monticello, IA
04.2024 - Current
- Operated machinery to produce building materials efficiently.
- Monitored equipment for safety and performance during operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on machine operations and safety standards.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before packaging.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to promote efficiency and safety.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
Machine Operator/Warehouse Worker
Orbis
Monticello, IA
11.2014 - 04.2024
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality products efficiently.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
Education
West Delaware
Manchester , IowaSkills
- Equipment operation
- Routine maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Troubleshooting techniques
Certification
- Forklift operator
- Crane operator
Affiliations
- Safety committee
- Employee engagement committee
- 5 s auditor
Timeline
Machine Operator
Cornerstone building
04.2024 - Current
Machine Operator/Warehouse Worker
Orbis
11.2014 - 04.2024
West Delaware