David Pauley
Lead Range Operator
Burnsville,NC
Summary
Excellent ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and skilled at acting decisively while performing well under strict deadlines in fast-paced environments with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities
Proficient at overcoming day-to-day obstacles/challenges and solving problems quickly coupled with the ability to analyze situations, make decisions, take appropriate action, and follow through to ensure efficient operation.
Outstanding ability to work effectively in challenging, changing, and fast-paced environments while exhibiting flexibility and efficiently handling numerous projects, tasks, responsibilities, and priorities simultaneously
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Range Operator
Glen Raven Mills
Burnsville, NC
06.2018 - Current
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
- Followed strict safety guidelines regarding heated oven equipment resulting in 25% decrease in pinch point accidents.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Monitored machines and made appropriate adjustments for speed control and wood feeds, which boosted production of quality PVC for sling chair products.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings and maintain production speeds.
- Determined proper settings for heated and fixed equipment to manufacture Sling Chairs goods.
- Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
- Mounted workpieces in holding device, manually or using hoist.
- Troubleshot temperature and width of the equipment to keep machinery functioning properly during shifts.
- Inspected equipment before, during and after shifts to initiate fixes for unwanted issues that could delay projects.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
Lead in Inspection Department
Glen Raven Mills
Burnsville, NC
07.2006 - 05.2018
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products and completed additional tests.
Research and Development Technician
Glen Raven Mills
Burnsville, NC
03.1998 - 07.2006
- Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
- Verified regulatory compliance and protocol adherence through comprehensive inspections.
- Maximized efficiency by meticulously organizing and administering experiments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Heritage High School
Burnsville, NC 08.1981 - 05.1985
No Degree - Supervisor Development Certificate
WCI
Burnsville, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
Malfunction troubleshooting
undefinedTimeline
Lead Range Operator
Glen Raven Mills
06.2018 - Current
Lead in Inspection Department
Glen Raven Mills
07.2006 - 05.2018
No Degree - Supervisor Development Certificate
WCI
05.2001 -
Research and Development Technician
Glen Raven Mills
03.1998 - 07.2006
High School Diploma -
Mountain Heritage High School
08.1981 - 05.1985
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