Open To Work
Donnie Simmons
Rual Hall,NC
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Technician with extensive experience at Herbalife, excelling in precision stamping and quality control. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through effective teamwork and proactive problem-solving. Skilled in machine operation and safety management, consistently achieving high standards while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Stamping Press Operator
Te Connectivity
Greensboro, NC
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Operated stamping press machinery to produce high-quality connectors and components.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment, performing routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures for stamping presses.
- Monitored production output, identifying areas for improvement in speed and accuracy.
- Implemented safety measures, reducing workplace incidents and promoting a culture of safety awareness.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, enhancing overall operational reliability.
- Focused on waste reduction strategies, implementing recycling programs for scrap materials generated during operations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production data, supporting effective performance evaluations and process improvements.
- Improved product consistency by monitoring equipment settings and adjusting them as needed during operations.
- Ensured consistent product quality by conducting timely inspections and making necessary adjustments.
- Optimized workflow by organizing workstations for efficient material handling and tool accessibility.
- Streamlined changeover processes, reducing downtime between production runs in the stamping press department.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Operated stamping press machinery to produce high-quality parts for nutritional products.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Trained new team members on machine operation and safety protocols, promoting a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to identify and rectify defects in stamped components.
- Operated extruding, forming, pressing and compacting machines to shape and form metal materials.
- Operated extrusion line by maintaining proper speeds and adjustments to deliver quality product and production rates.
Manufacturing Technician
Ecolab
Greensboro, NC
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Operated and maintained manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal production efficiency.
- Conducted quality inspections on products to uphold safety and performance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and enhance productivity.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machinery issues, minimizing downtime through prompt resolutions.
- Documented production data and maintained accurate records for compliance purposes.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure working environment for all staff members.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and equipment usage effectively.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Recorded and documented all maintenance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Documented all manufacturing activities, maintaining accurate records for reporting purposes and quality assurance audits.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing standardized procedures and streamlining workflow.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by employing effective time-management skills and maintaining focus on task completion.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets or specification sheets to verify records adhered to quality assurance specifications.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Manufacturing Technician
Herbalife
Kernersville, NC
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Operated stamping press machinery to produce high-quality connectors and components.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment, performing routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures for stamping presses.
- Monitored production output, identifying areas for improvement in speed and accuracy.
- Implemented safety measures, reducing workplace incidents and promoting a culture of safety awareness.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, enhancing overall operational reliability.
- Focused on waste reduction strategies, implementing recycling programs for scrap materials generated during operations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production data, supporting effective performance evaluations and process improvements.
- Improved product consistency by monitoring equipment settings and adjusting them as needed during operations.
- Ensured consistent product quality by conducting timely inspections and making necessary adjustments.
- Optimized workflow by organizing workstations for efficient material handling and tool accessibility.
- Streamlined changeover processes, reducing downtime between production runs in the stamping press department.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
Education
Carpentry Certificate -
Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps
Franklin, NC11.2005
GED -
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC07.2005
Skills
Machine operation
Production scheduling
Equipment calibration
Measurement tools
Press maintenance
Precision stamping
Tooling selection
Machinery cleaning
Production monitoring
Safety management
Quality control
Preventive Maintenance
Blueprint interpretation
Work order interpretation
Parts lubrication
Die selection
Ram stroke adjustments
Die placement
Workpiece inspection
Work instructions
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Organizational skills
Mechanical skills
Active listening
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Material handling
Industrial safety
Machine adjustment
Tool operation
Machine setup
Equipment cleaning
Equipment operation
Self motivation
Professionalism
Record keeping
Facility cleaning
Waste management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridRemoteTimeline
Stamping Press Operator
Te Connectivity
10.2021 - 06.2025
Manufacturing Technician
Ecolab
11.2017 - 09.2021
Manufacturing Technician
Herbalife
01.2015 - 08.2017
Carpentry Certificate -
Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps
GED -
Forsyth Technical Community College