Dustin Burch Sr.
Festus,MO
Summary
Professional handler with keen focus on organization and precision, consistently ensuring smooth and reliable operations. Bringing valuable experience in managing and transporting materials safely, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability to changing needs. Known for reliability and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Handler
Ardagh Incorporated
Pevely, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Operated and monitored lehr (annealing) ovens to properly cool glass bottles, ensuring correct temperature profiles to prevent stress fractures and defects.
- Adjusted conveyor speeds and temperature zones to maintain consistent annealing conditions and meet daily production targets.
- Inspected glass bottles for cracks, warping, and other quality issues, removing defective products and reporting process deviations.
- Performed routine equipment checks, cleared jams, and coordinated with production and maintenance teams to keep the lehr line running efficiently and safely.
Die Cast Operator
Control Devices
Fenton, MO
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Operated high-pressure die casting machines to manufacture fire extinguisher valve tops, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to production specifications.
- Monitored machine performance, adjusted temperature and pressure settings, and troubleshot minor mechanical issues to maintain efficient production flow.
- Performed quality inspections using gauges and visual checks to verify dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area while following safety protocols and documenting production counts, defects, and machine maintenance activities.
Die Cast Operator
Production Castings
Fenton, MO
11.2019 - 09.2021
- I started as a machine operator and advanced several levels within a year. I was forklift-certified and ended up working as a die-cast operator.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Effectively able to perform both routine and preventative maintenance on assigned machinery.
- Well-versed in removing castings after dies open dynamically, using pliers and tongs.
Quality Control Inspector
Semco Plastics
Mehlville, MO
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels to quality standards.
- Accepted or rejected product samples.
- Maintained and organized all records, documentation, and other files associated with engineering and inspection tasks.
- Conducted thorough inspections of plastic products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lindbergh Sr. High School
St. Louis, MO01-1999
Skills
- Quality Inspection
- Team collaboration
- Inventory coordination
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Warehouse Experience
- Workplace safety
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- April 2019 to November 2021
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, and conveyors and staging areas.
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Safety-conscious
Timeline
Process Handler
Ardagh Incorporated
08.2023 - Current
Die Cast Operator
Control Devices
01.2021 - 01.2023
Die Cast Operator
Production Castings
11.2019 - 09.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Semco Plastics
01.2017 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Lindbergh Sr. High School