Donald Rutherford
Xenia
Summary
Experienced Machine Operator with a decade of expertise, including as a Chemical Operator. Enforced safety protocols and optimized procedures to enhance quality and reduce costs. Mastered complex equipment and advanced to leadership roles while excelling in troubleshooting and process optimization to drive production efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator/Chemical Operator
Advics Manufacturing
Lebanon
11.2020 - Current
- Operated in Plating department, maintaining chemical levels for multiple plants to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Oversaw chemical inventories, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and minor repairs.
- Monitored production processes for adherence to specifications and standards to ensure consistent output and quality standards.
- Proficient knowledge in CNC machining.
- Knowledge and comfortability with machining tool changes.
- Record production information such as quantities produced on daily logs.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment and safety procedures.
- Read job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Certified to operate forklift safely in industrial settings.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing practices that enhanced operational efficiency.
Rotary Die Lead Operator
Georgia pacific
Lebanon
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Achieved promotion to Lead Operator by mastering rotary die machine operations and troubleshooting
- Operated machinery to maintain production flow in a fast-paced environment.
- Oversaw team performance to ensure adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety guidelines effectively.
- Monitored production metrics to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Set up machines at start of shift, checking for issues and potential malfunctions.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to an increase in productivity.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify potential problems early on.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed, materials used, and production output.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
- Adjusted operations rapidly to meet changing conditions and customer demands. to changing conditions in order to meet customer demands.
- Swapped out tools and dyes to ensure smooth operation of production tasks. tools and dyes to complete various tasks.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Kings High School
Kings Mills, OHSkills
- Team leadership
- Rotary die machine operation
- CNC operation
- Chemical handling
- Quality assurance standards
- Process optimization
- Production monitoring
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Hazardous material/chemical management
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Complex problem-solving and decision-making capacity
Timeline
Machine Operator/Chemical Operator
Advics Manufacturing
11.2020 - Current
Rotary Die Lead Operator
Georgia pacific
04.2017 - 06.2019
High school or equivalent -
Kings High School