Eddie Gaither
Summary
Experienced in production assembly with a strong focus on quality control and safety compliance. Demonstrated ability to operate various manufacturing equipment, including forklifts and cranes, while achieving production targets and minimizing downtime. Skilled in mechanical assembly, following blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate assembly of components for heavy machinery. Proven track record in maintaining organized workspaces and adhering to safety protocols, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
ATI
Richburg
06.2025 - Current
- Performed assembly line tasks efficiently, ensuring product quality and adherence to safety protocols.
- Operated manufacturing equipment, consistently achieving production targets and minimizing downtime.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized workspace, contributing to a safe working environment. perform the summarized jobs listed: Straightener Operator, Peeler Operator, Grinder Operator, Mark and Pack, Saw Operator, and Crane Operator.Additional ResponsibilitiesUse measuring devices like gauges, meters, calipers and measuring tapes.
Operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and cranes.
Use heat-treating furnaces to accurately heat treat both bar and coil products. Use specific mill instructions to correctly regulate furnaces and adjust for non-conformances.
Assist with setting up machines
Follow and implement all prescribed safety rules and regulations
Mechanical Assembler /Warehouse Worker
BOMAG
Ridgeway
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Mechanical Assembly: Piecing together parts and components for heavy machinery like the 446 and 950 resurfacing machines or single drum rollers.
- Technical Skills: Following detailed blueprints and schematics to ensure correct sequencing and assembly.
- Quality Control: Verifying part quantities and checking completed units for quality standards.
- Warehouse Operator :Order Fulfillment: Using pick lists and RF scanners to pull parts for both the assembly line and external customer orders.
Material Handling: Operating equipment such as forklifts (stand-up and sit-down), order pickers, and hand trucks to move heavy components.
Inventory Control: Auditing stock levels, labeling parts, and reporting quality or quantity issues to the Work Center Lead.
Shipping & Receiving: Inspecting incoming shipments against packing slips and bills of materials.
Production Operator
Guardian Glass
Chester
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Operate and troubleshoot equipment utilized during daily manufacturing.· Prepare final products for shipping and distribution.· Understand how to and execute daily – schedules, resolve quality issues, reported/escalate unresolvedissues immediately.· Participate in setting team goals and managing job assignments.· Drove forklifts and also drove pallet jacks safely.· Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a continue clean and safe work environment.
Production Operations Associate
Giti Tire
Chester
01.2018 - 12.2020
- · Responsible for performing production work on tire/rubber extrusion and compounding equipment inthe GITI facility.· This include: starting, operating, tending, stopping, and cleaning the machines; packaging finishedproducts; inspecting product to ensure it meets our high-quality standards.· Start up and stop equipment, Assist with production line in plant Clean production area.· Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies, Feed or place items onto equipment forprocessing.· Measure and pour ingredients, ensure conformance to specifications, turn valves to regulate flow ofliquids or gas.· Safely operate machine and, able to interact with Man Machine Interface MMI(shop floor production displays, operator information systems).· Read, comprehend and execute processes and procedures according to (SOPs) which are necessary toproperly operate the equipment and manufacture the product.
Manufacturing Engineer
Boeing
Seattle
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Proficient in Catia and other 3D CAD software• Developed, implemented and maintained manufacturing plans and tooling for the 787, 737, 737MAX& 777.• Develop Flight Test Planning for 787-10, 737-9, 737MAX & 777.• Develop flight test aircraft installations; provided instrumentation instructions to support aircraftmodifications, test, and quality for 787-10,737MAX & 777.• Supported the 787-10 Airframe, Propulsion Systems for the 777X & 737MAX.• Worked in production environment as Shipside Liaison ME during the build/installation phase for testand quality activities.• Supported temporary off-shift schedule and/or remote locations.• Conduct routine tests, analyze data and document results. Troubleshoot and recommend resolution ofQuality and test-related problems.• Certification APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) Frame work of procedures and techniques usedto develop products in industry. A structured process aimed at ensuring customers satisfaction with newproducts or processes.• Certification PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) Standardized process in the aerospace industriesthat help manufacturers and suppliers communicate and approve production designs and processesbefore, during and after manufacture
Assemble B
Boeing
Charleston
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Follow up on defect control parts and issues.· Directly responsible for performing routine production operations; assembling and installing titaniumand composite structural components, and sub-assemblies to make larger assemblies.· Assemble parts and assemblies at generally known station lines, deriving measurements and relatedinformation from engineering specifications and drawings.· Installation of parts and assemblies using hand drilling, air adaptive drill motors & NC programmeddrilling.· Able to drill close tolerance holes that meet the first pass quality installations with the assistance oftemplates, jigs, fixtures, & tooling.· Work safely using work stands, ladders and space limited environments using hand tools, torquewrenches, power assisted equipment to install fasteners.· Inspect proper installations and quality.· Inspect & approve acceptable assemblies and reject assemblies not meeting requirements.· Perform Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditingand inspection of assemblies, parts and tooling.· Maintain necessary documentation and records and refer any unusual problems to supervision.· Ensure equipment is ready for calibration per metrology processes.· Perform computations to analyze test measurement results
Education
BOEING Certification - Aeronautical Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL 01.2011 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Human Services
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC 12.2007 - 12.2010
Fairfield Central High School
Winnsboro, SCSkills
- Mechanical assembly
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Forklift operation
- Measuring tools usage
- Process documentation
- Production line support
- Continuous improvement
- Equipment setup
- Shipping and receiving
- Team collaboration
- Defect inspection
- Calibration readiness
- Standard operating procedures
- Adaptable learner
- Assembly line experience
- Mechanical aptitude
- Machine operation
- Electrical
- Measurement tools
- Hand tools proficiency
- Process improvement
- Decision-making
- Documentation
- Assembly procedures
- Precision measurement
- Assembly protocols
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Production standards
- Effective communication
- Health and safety regulations
- Teamwork
- Punctuality
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate
ATI
06.2025 - Current
Mechanical Assembler /Warehouse Worker
BOMAG
10.2021 - 12.2024
Production Operator
Guardian Glass
12.2020 - 10.2021
Production Operations Associate
Giti Tire
01.2018 - 12.2020
Manufacturing Engineer
Boeing
06.2014 - 10.2017
Assemble B
Boeing
01.2011 - 06.2014
BOEING Certification - Aeronautical Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2011 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Human Services
Midlands Technical College
12.2007 - 12.2010
Fairfield Central High School