Douglas Taylor
Cochran, GA, US,GA
Summary
Skilled Fabrication Operator with professional experience in manufacturing and production environments. Strengths include knowledge of machinery operation, troubleshooting, and quality control. Have effectively improved operational efficiency and safety standards in previous roles. Familiarity with industry-standard software, tools, and protocols for optimal fabrication results also highlighted.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Leader
Helena Industries
Cochran, Georgia
11.2011 - Current
- Led daily operations and coordinated crew activities to ensure efficient workflow.
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Managed inventory levels and monitored equipment maintenance schedules.
- Conducted regular inspections to uphold safety and quality standards.
- Communicated with management to address workflow challenges and resource needs.
- Supervised project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
- Resolved employee issues, complaints and requests-for-clarification to keep projects on track.
- Scheduled periodic meetings with crew members to discuss progress and goals achieved.
- Investigated any accidents or incidents that occurred on the job site; implemented corrective actions where appropriate.
- Analyzed data from completed jobs to identify areas for improvement in efficiency or quality.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
Chemical Technician
Hexion Specialty Chemicals
Forest Park, Georgia
09.2000 - 04.2010
- Operated chemical processing equipment following safety protocols.
- Conducted quality control tests on raw materials and finished products.
- Assisted in the formulation and adjustment of chemical mixtures.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations during operations.
- Trained new staff on safety procedures and operational standards.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current projects or brainstorm solutions for challenges faced within the department.
- Documented test procedures, methods, results, and conclusions in reports for review by senior staff members.
- Analyzed results of tests using specialized software and equipment.
- Assessed quality and integrity of products against specifications.
Fabrication Operator
Lithonia Lighting
Cochran, Georgia
05.1984 - 10.2000
- Operated fabrication machinery to produce high-quality lighting components.
- Inspected parts for specification conformance using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Ability to measure,cut,bend and assemble sheet metal accurately.
- Assemble components through riveting or power tools.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all operations.
- Trained new operators on machinery operations and safety procedures.
- Assembled parts to meet strict specifications and quality standards.
- Set-up and adjusted fabrication equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Inspected parts for conformance with specifications using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
- Removed finished products from machines and inspected them for defects or accuracy of dimensions.
- Utilized overhead cranes to move large pieces of material around the shop floor safely.
- Gathered required parts for product assembly and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Interpreted product assembly instructions from blueprints and manuals.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hawkinsville High School
Hawkinsville, GA05-1979
Skills
- CNC operation
- Machine operation
- Metal fabrication
- Sheet metal work
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control
- Measurement tools
- Equipment maintenance
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool operation
- Manual machining
- Material prepping
- Production planning
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Crew Leader
Helena Industries
11.2011 - Current
Chemical Technician
Hexion Specialty Chemicals
09.2000 - 04.2010
Fabrication Operator
Lithonia Lighting
05.1984 - 10.2000
High School Diploma -
Hawkinsville High School