Dominique Watkins
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in production efficiency and equipment operation. Committed to troubleshooting machinery issues and fostering team collaboration to achieve production goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Machine Operator
PepsiCo
Tolleson, Arizona
01.2024 - Current
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient beverage processing.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to maintenance teams.
- Conducted routine quality checks on products for consistency and safety.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals effectively.
- Loaded materials into machines while adhering to operational procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities and machine performance.
- Trained new operators on the use of machinery and proper operating procedures according to company guidelines.
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining work area in a safe, organized condition at all times.
- Monitored and evaluated equipment operations to identify failures or malfunctions and troubleshoot issues accordingly.
- Prepared machines for operations by calibrating, adjusting, and testing control or settings.
- Performed minor repairs on machinery as directed by supervisor or lead operator when needed.
- Back-up team lead
- Led team meetings to align project goals and enhance communication.
- Managed daily operations to ensure workflow efficiency and team productivity.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Machine Operator/Packing and Shipping Clerk
Parker Hannifin Aerospace
Glendale, Arizona
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated machinery to produce aerospace components efficiently.
- Documented production data accurately for record-keeping and analysis.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
Die Cutter Machine Operator
WestRock
Glendale, Arizona
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Operated die cutting machines to produce packaging materials efficiently.
- Monitored production processes for quality control and consistency standards.
- Documented production data and machine performance for reporting purposes.
- Read job orders to determine type of material, size and quantity of product to be produced.
- Inspect products for defects in material or production process.
- Select appropriate cutting dies based on job specifications and set them into the die-cutting machine.
- Load sheets of materials onto feed table manually or with a hoist and forklift truck.
- Ensure that safety procedures are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Keep work area clean and organized throughout shift.
- Coordinate with other personnel in order to complete tasks efficiently.
Eployment coach
Life Focus Center
Pontiac, Michigan
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated group sessions to enhance job search skills and confidence levels.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted strategies as needed for success.
- Maintained detailed records of services provided including assessment results, program plans, goals and objectives set, activities completed.
- Provided compassionate care to clients in daily living activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments and equipment.
- Documented patient progress and care delivered in electronic records.
- Supported mobility by assisting patients with physical therapy exercises.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including eating , dressing and grooming.
Machine Operator/Assembler
DIRTT Environmental Solutions
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Operated machinery for precise assembly of sustainable building materials.
- Assembled components according to detailed specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and improve efficiency.
- Adhered to safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all staff.
- Trained new operators on assembly procedures and machine operation techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve existing assembly processes.
- Set up and operated production machinery in accordance with prescribed procedures and guidelines.
- Followed established manufacturing processes to assemble components correctly.
- Maintained accurate records of production data including quantity, type, and time frames of completed jobs.
- Inspected parts for defects using precision measuring instruments.
- Set up and operated drill presses to drill and tap holes into parts for assembly.
- Organized workstations to maximize efficiency during assembly process.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Read and interpreted assembly blueprints or specifications manuals to plan assembly or building operations.
- Reworked, repaired or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
- Removed rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim or clean parts.
- Positioned or aligned components for assembly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterford Kettering High School
Waterford, MI05-2012
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting machinery
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Preventive maintenance
- Machine changeovers
- Production efficiency
- Equipment operation
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Production documentation
- Forklift operation
recipient of Gatorade's new hire of the year award 2024
- awarded to individuals with biggest impact from all new hire classes of the year.
- nominated by multiple department leaders
- based on work ethic, team building and overall growth
Timeline
Production Machine Operator
PepsiCo
01.2024 - Current
Machine Operator/Packing and Shipping Clerk
Parker Hannifin Aerospace
03.2022 - 09.2023
Die Cutter Machine Operator
WestRock
05.2020 - 02.2022
Eployment coach
Life Focus Center
06.2019 - 03.2020
Machine Operator/Assembler
DIRTT Environmental Solutions
05.2016 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Waterford Kettering High School