DYLON PITTS
Chester,SC
Summary
Detailed maintenance and rebuilding anything that went down on my job. Production Operator with years' track record of providing accurate and timely work in production operations. Talented in conducting production tests, working with equipment and performing routine maintenance. Consistently adhere to QA programs to maintain safety. Always eager to learn and give a helping hand with the thought of safety first.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator/ Maintenance
Specialty Polymers
Chester, SC
03.2019 - Current
- Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
- Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical drumming operations.
- Operated equipment to transfer chemicals to and from storage tanks.
- Collected product samples at precise times using correct methods to monitor and analyze chemical processes.
- Observed gauges, recording instruments and flowmeters to maintain specified conditions.
- Completed regular inspections of equipment to identify malfunctions and leaks impacting performance or safety.
- Controlled risks of fire, explosions and burns by carefully following safety protocols.
- Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations and viscosities.
- Added neutralizing agents to products and pumped products through filters to remove impurities.
- Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
- Operated fork trucks safely and reported process upsets, chemical releases and security events to appropriate departments.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Help maintenance on shut downs rebuilding pumps and changing out 3 phase motors
- Replace bearing and gears in gear boxes
- Use tools everyday from impact power tools to Allen wrench to Porter band.
- Change out ball valves and actuators when needed.
- Work on rebuilding motors for jet stream
Chemical Operator
Harrell Industries
Rock Hill, SC
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Monitor gauges, check temperature
- Added product to a reactor and checked gravity before sending it to cycling stage.
- Replace and fix any broken equipment that had safety cautions.
- Changed filter system and pulled samples for lab to check.
- Assessed quality and integrity of products against specifications.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Hot End Operator
Guardian Glass
Richburg, SC
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Placed finished products on skids and wrapped and transported to warehouse with forklift.
- Maintained clean and neat work areas to maximize productivity.
- Selected and checked item quality before cutting.
- Worked on feet for many hours and moved materials weighing up to 1000s of pounds.
- Handled basic repairs and informed manager of machine malfunctions needing extensive repairs.
- Helped maintain efficient flow of supplies and finished products by supporting shipping and receiving departments.
Education
GED - undefined
Chester Senior High School
Chester, SC03.2013
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Industrial Equipment Operation
- Positive Team Player
- New Employee Training
- Emergency Clean-Up
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- PPE Safety
- Vehicle Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid and CPR
- Maintenance
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Welders
Additional Information
- Fill in supervisor
- Crain operator
- Rescue team at work
Timeline
Chemical Operator/ Maintenance
Specialty Polymers
03.2019 - Current
Chemical Operator
Harrell Industries
02.2016 - 03.2019
Hot End Operator
Guardian Glass
05.2014 - 02.2016
GED - undefined
Chester Senior High School