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David J Collins

Olivet,MI

Summary

Responsible factory worker skilled at working efficiently in physically-challenging, busy production settings. Knowledgeable about using manufacturing machines, equipment, and tools correctly. Bringing many years of experience in field.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Provider

Mother
Olivet, MI
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted elderly mother with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
  • Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
  • Provided companionship through conversation and recreational activities.
  • Promoted a safe environment by providing supervision and monitoring of patients' physical condition and behavior.
  • Collaborated closely with familiy to provide support and guidance.

Paint Prep

SHYFT Group / Spartan Motors
Charlotte, MI
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Prepping Amazon Prime trucks for paint
  • Applying protective plastic sheeting prior to trucks entering paint booth

General Laborer

J and L Manufacturing
Marshall, MI
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Ran Cut-off machine, Upright press and power washed stainless steel parts
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Packed parts for shipping

Dishroom /General Maintenance Worker

Olivet College / Chartwells
Olivet, MI
02.2003 - 01.2016
  • Maintained a clean working environment by disposing of trash properly and sweeping floors regularly.
  • Followed detailed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks.
  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
  • Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
  • Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
  • Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
  • Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
  • Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
  • Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.

General Laborer

Surfinco Inc.
Albion, MI
08.1999 - 01.2003
  • Prepared and applied powder coatings to metal parts according to specified procedures.
  • Inspected finished products for uniformity of coating thickness and appearance.
  • Prepped and packed parts in crates.

Pipe Bender Operator and Set up

Walker Manufacturing / Tenneco Automotive
Marshall, MI
06.1991 - 08.1998
  • Operated bender machine to bend 140" metal tubes into specific exhaust pipe configurations.
  • Inspected bent metal pieces for quality assurance checks.
  • Loaded raw materials onto the bender machine and ensured that they were properly secured before operation began.
  • Removed finished products from the bender machine after completion of bending processes.
  • Checked accuracy of bends using measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers., ensuring that specifications are met accurately.
  • Performed regular maintenance on the bender machine, such as lubricating parts, replacing worn-out components, and tightening bolts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Olivet High School
Olivet, MI
06-1991

Skills

  • Manufacturing
  • Bender set-up and operation
  • Food Service
  • CNC
  • Press operations
  • Powder coating
  • Cut off machine operations
  • Operating power washer

Timeline

Home Care Provider

Mother
01.2022 - Current

Paint Prep

SHYFT Group / Spartan Motors
03.2021 - 10.2021

General Laborer

J and L Manufacturing
02.2018 - 02.2019

Dishroom /General Maintenance Worker

Olivet College / Chartwells
02.2003 - 01.2016

General Laborer

Surfinco Inc.
08.1999 - 01.2003

Pipe Bender Operator and Set up

Walker Manufacturing / Tenneco Automotive
06.1991 - 08.1998

High School Diploma -

Olivet High School
David J Collins