Deborah Stanton
Moss Point,MS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Heat Straightener
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Monitored heat treating furnaces and temperature controls to ensure proper treatment of materials.
- Adjusted furnace temperatures, airflows, and gas pressure settings as needed.
- Readied equipment for maintenance by disassembling components and removing them from machinery.
- Troubleshot machinery malfunctions using schematics, diagrams, drawings and technical manuals.
- Loaded parts into baskets or fixtures for transport into furnaces.
- Unloaded treated parts from baskets or fixtures after they have been removed from furnaces.
- Packed finished products in accordance with customer requirements.
- Set up machines at beginning of shift to ensure proper working order.
- Repaired damaged parts using welding techniques when necessary.
- Installed new equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Drew up load maps and stamp locations to maintain traceability throughout processing.
- Corrected minor imperfections by removing excess materials and buffing out problems.
- Coated raw materials with special materials to promote optimal heat spread and create uniform finishes.
- Unloaded and loaded vacuum, box and shaker furnaces with optimal efficiency.
- Set up and operated die-quenching machines to prevent part warping.
- Applied aging solutions to promote hardening of different [Type] materials during processing.
- Stamped identification marks on completed parts using both manual and machine punch techniques.
- Performed basic repairs and preventive maintenance on furnace equipment.
- Input accurate program numbers for computer-controlled [Type] systems.
- Identified and managed optimal processing sequences, furnace temperatures and heat cycle requirements for each production run.
- Examined raw materials and production components to verify quality and characteristics required for successful heat treating.
Sheet Metal Helper
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Performed basic welding operations on aluminum and steel components as required by job order instructions.
- Maintained inventory levels of necessary supplies needed for production.
- Troubleshot issues related to assembly processes.
- Fabricated custom brackets from raw stock materials.
- Read blueprints to determine proper dimensions for cutting and forming sheet metal pieces.
- Set up CNC machinery for production runs.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting or coating application.
- Applied insulation material onto ducting systems per customer requirements.
- Verified quality assurance tests were completed on all manufactured products.
- Provided feedback on process improvements that could increase efficiency in the fabrication department.
- Read and checked supplies for work orders and blueprints to determine exact specifications and plan daily needs.
- Verified product quality by checking products for accuracy and completing necessary adjustments.
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Answered service calls to address ventilation, air conditioning and heating system issues.
- Prepared metals for industrial processes by cleaning, degreasing and removing impurities from raw materials.
- Used various software to develop scale drawings of systems and products.
OFFISITE COORDINATOR
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
10.2003 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with vendors to arrange contracts for services or products needed by the organization.
- Assisted with the development of marketing campaigns aimed at increasing sales volume.
- Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
- Prepared detailed expense reports for all departmental activities.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff members on new software programs or processes.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress on various projects for upper-level management review.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Researched new technologies to enhance productivity levels across all departments.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding software applications and hardware systems.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations for senior management meetings.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and preferences.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Conducted interviews with potential candidates for open positions within the organization.
- Developed policies and procedures related to departmental operations ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budgets.
- Maintained records of customer needs and preferences.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
STRAIGHTERNER FOREMAN
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
03.1992 - 10.2003
- Prepared budgets for projects based on labor costs, materials needed.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed at construction sites.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications and expectations.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.
- Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
- Rolled out new processes to achieve operational excellence.
- Recorded inspection and work order results in software system with attention to conditions found and remediation taken.
- Implemented budgets to support equipment and workforce requirements and successfully complete projects.
HEATER STRAIGHTERNER/Work Leader
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
02.1976 - 03.1992
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive system for tracking progress on projects.
- Assisted with the development of new processes and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Coordinated meetings with other departments to ensure project goals were achieved.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Created performance metrics to measure employee productivity levels.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss updates on current projects and initiatives.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Provided technical support as needed when issues arose during production activities.
- Advised management on changes needed to improve operational efficiencies.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies used in production activities.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moss Point High School
Moss Point, MS05-1974
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Crew Leadership
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Self Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heat Straightener
Ingalls Shipbuilding
05.2017 - 02.2021
Sheet Metal Helper
Ingalls Shipbuilding
05.2017 - 02.2019
OFFISITE COORDINATOR
Ingalls Shipbuilding
10.2003 - 01.2016
STRAIGHTERNER FOREMAN
Ingalls Shipbuilding
03.1992 - 10.2003
HEATER STRAIGHTERNER/Work Leader
Ingalls Shipbuilding
02.1976 - 03.1992
High School Diploma -
Moss Point High School