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Work History
Education
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David M. Linzer

Bethlehem,PA

Summary

Dedicated manufacturing team member skilled in keeping machines operating and producing specification-compliant corrugated products. Background includes working alone or with skilled groups to monitor and maximize work quality. Dependable and hardworking with strong attention to detail. Talented in quick and accurate diagnosis, disassembly, reassembly and fabrication of complex equipment and components. Offering superior comprehension of performance needs of production machinery.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Lift Truck Operator

Silgan Containers
Breinigsville, PA
01.2019 - Current
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Managed product inventory using ProTraq scanning equipment, tracked progression through facility and recorded production data.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Routinely assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Machine Operator

Ferguson Containers
Phillipsburg, NJ
08.1999 - 01.2020
  • Loading and unloading of materials, and finished goods.
  • Perform quality control checks on all incoming/outgoing orders.
  • Operating of fork lifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, scissor lifts and conveyors.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed production records and identifying hold-ups.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
  • Set up and ran 12 different types of corrugated machinery to produce exceptional products for specific customers needs.
  • Maintained equipment performance by completing routine maintenance actions such as lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Maintained good maintenance practices on machines and within work area, complying with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts, maintaining awareness of approximate job completion times.
  • Manually set up machinery and equipment, including die cutters, printing presses, slotting machines, band saws and grinders.

Mechanic Helper

Weeping Willow Garage
Washington , NJ
01.1994 - 03.2010
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Measured tire pressure and increased or decreased to meet manufacturers' recommendations.
  • Expertly used wide range of equipment, including chain hoists and hydraulic lifts in safe, efficient fashion.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on vehicles
  • Washed and vacuumed vehicles after repairs prior to customer pick up.
  • Cleaned and maintained shop equipment and organized tools into individual bays.
  • Changed vehicle engine oil and filters for waiting customers.
  • Installed new parts such as brakes, spark plugs and batteries on frequent basis.

Education

High School Diploma -

Diploma Phillipsburg High School, Phillipsburg, NJ
06.1996

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Machine adjustment
  • Problem Resolution
  • Operational Improvement
  • Safety Inspection
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Relationship Development
  • Safety inspection
  • Metalworking abilities
  • Organization
  • Repair
  • Work Area Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Planning
  • Cost Control

Timeline

Lift Truck Operator - Silgan Containers
01.2019 - Current
Machine Operator - Ferguson Containers
08.1999 - 01.2020
Mechanic Helper - Weeping Willow Garage
01.1994 - 03.2010
Diploma Phillipsburg High School - High School Diploma,
David M. Linzer