David Williams
New Haven
Summary
Capable Mill Operator proficient in managing machinery. Tracks production activities and monitors operations to spot and correct problems. Hardworking, reliable, and skilled in continuously meeting challenging production targets.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1984
1984
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rolling mill operator
Accurate wire inc
Blandford
09.2004 - 05.2022
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to prevent downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production efficiency.
- Inspected finished wire for quality and consistency before packaging.
- Trained new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Documented production data and reported issues to management promptly.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machine malfunctions during production runs.
- Assisted other team members with various tasks as needed.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating equipment and handling hazardous materials.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to job duties and safety requirements.
- Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Troubleshot problems with machinery or tooling in order to maintain quality standards.
- Assisted with setup and changeover operations on multiple milling machines simultaneously.
- Cleaned work areas, machines, and equipment regularly to ensure a safe working environment.
- Reported defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored the feed and speed of the machines during production runs.
- Maintained strong quality standards through regular inspections and tests.
- Inspected mill equipment and documented findings for maintenance personnel.
- Ensured that all safety guards were in place before starting operation of any machine.
- Used hand tools such as grinders, drill presses, saws, taps, files.
- Maintained records of production output and downtime.
- Operated a variety of milling machines to produce parts and tools according to specifications.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubricating moving parts, replacing worn cutting tools, checking fluid levels and replacing filters.
- Loaded raw materials into hoppers or onto conveyor belts for processing by milling machines.
- Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning jobs in order to understand dimensional tolerances required.
- Operated cleaning houses to maintain proper moisture levels and screening percentages.
- Turned wheels to adjust grinding roller pressure for each passage of grain between rollers, according to grain size and hardness and adjusted feed chutes to regulate.
- Reviewed rolling orders and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions and installation procedures.
- Manipulated controls and observed dial indicators to monitor, adjust and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
- Monitored operating milling machinery, reviewed outputs, took samples and adjusted components to verify high-quality end product.
Rolling mill and turkshead operator
Ametek Specialty Metals Products
Wallingford
09.1988 - 09.2001
- Operated machinery for processing specialty metals efficiently.
- Conducted quality checks on materials to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained accurate records of production and inventory levels daily.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling equipment and materials.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery and safety procedures.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Participated in regular maintenance tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Education
Wilbur Cross High
New Haven, CTTimeline
Rolling mill operator
Accurate wire inc
09.2004 - 05.2022
Rolling mill and turkshead operator
Ametek Specialty Metals Products
09.1988 - 09.2001
Wilbur Cross High