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Dylan Kitchens

Crawford,GA

Summary

Proven experienced production worker seeking opportunity to develop new skills as part of a manufacturing team. Experienced in various industrial and manufacturing processes & trades. Comfortable learning mechanical processes and concepts. Ideal working environment is fast-paced and goal oriented.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

General Labor/Concrete Laborer

Lakeside Concrete Cutting
Athens , GA
11.2024 - Current
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment used during construction process.
  • Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
  • Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
  • Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.

HVAC Assistant

Smith Heating & Air Conditioning
Lexington , GA
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Assisted HVAC technicians with installation and repair of air conditioning systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems as directed by technicians.
  • Installed insulation around pipes and ductwork according to specifications.
  • Inspected components for wear or damage before installing them into the system.
  • Replaced filters on heating and cooling systems as needed.
  • Removed old refrigerants from air-conditioning systems safely per EPA guidelines.
  • Lifted heavy objects such as compressors when needed during installation or repair work.
  • Assembled new HVAC units according to manufacturers' instructions.
  • Serviced units to residential and commercial heating and air conditioning customers.
  • Installed new ductwork according to plans and specifications provided by engineers or contractors.
  • Tested electrical circuits, motors, controls, safety devices and other components of the HVAC system.
  • Assisted in installing, repairing and maintaining HVAC systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Lead Installer

Amramp
Crawford, GA
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Evaluation of ramps, proposals, and submission of ramp and other mobility equipment documenting.
  • Communicating installation arrival times & installation times changes with customers.
  • Installing ramps while adhering to precise measurement skills for ramps.
  • Collecting payments from customers.
  • Cleaning and painting returning inventory.
  • Uploading and organizing ramp inventory when inventory arrives.

Press Operator

Georgia-Pacific
Madison, GA
09.2019 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for driving Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) excellence through personal ownership and promoting employee involvement and accountability to proactively identify and eliminate hazards.
  • Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines policies & procedures and actively participating in the EH&S program.
  • Simultaneous monitoring of multiple HMI's (human machine interface) to maintain control of process's, making adjustments as needed for current operating conditions.
  • Entering product recipes, executing changeovers, adhering to schedule and control plan.
  • Communicating changeovers with finishing operators and PCT's (Process Control Technician) to allow proper sequencing and set up for next product.
  • Entering data in AOD (asset operating data base) with accurate descriptions for line stops, downtime and efficiency loss during the production run.
  • Performing equipment checks to assist area millwrights, electricians, and operators with Lock, Tag, in order to verify process.
  • Providing leadership and direction to press supports and utilities to assist with troubleshooting upset conditions, line stops and other production or quality issues.
  • Effectively interacting with team leads, area manager and maintenance to identify and prioritize production, quality and maintenance needs that impact availability, efficiency, and quality.
  • Performing housekeeping duties in control room.

Denailer Technician

Pallet Works
Statham, Georgia
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for operating machinery, ie:, nail gun, pallet jacks and forklifts to move and stack products, ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Constructing and deconstructing pallets
  • Repairing pallets- inspect pallets for damage, remove damaged boards, and cut or hammer down bent or broken nails. Pre-cut boards using a pneumatic nail gun, electric screw gun, or hammer.
  • Maintaining a safe working environment
  • Meeting production requirement

Education

High School Diploma -

Oglethorpe County High School
Lexington, GA
05.2018

Skills

  • Maintenance and Repair
  • System Installations
  • Schematics Interpretation
  • Safety Procedures
  • Attention to Detail
  • Equipment Operation
  • Troubleshooting and Testing
  • OSHA Firewatch certified
  • OSHA Lockout Tag out certified (LOTO)
  • Certified Forklift operator

Timeline

General Labor/Concrete Laborer

Lakeside Concrete Cutting
11.2024 - Current

HVAC Assistant

Smith Heating & Air Conditioning
05.2023 - 10.2024

Lead Installer

Amramp
02.2023 - 05.2023

Press Operator

Georgia-Pacific
09.2019 - 02.2023

Denailer Technician

Pallet Works
06.2018 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Oglethorpe County High School
Dylan Kitchens