Sean Riley
Grand Rapids
Summary
Reliable and safety-oriented manufacturing professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience operating industrial machinery, material handling, and packaging in fast-paced production environments. Skilled in plastic injection molding, brake press operation, quality inspection, and consistently meeting production targets while upholding high safety standards. Seeking to bring strong mechanical aptitude and dependability to a new opportunity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Brake Press Operator
Hinton Transportation Investments
Grand Rapids
01.2024 - Current
- Set up and operate brake press machinery to bend and form metal components for transportation projects.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and specifications to produce accurate parts.
- Perform precise measurements and quality checks to ensure parts meet required tolerances.
- Conduct routine machine maintenance and adjustments to maximize efficiency and safety.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily and weekly production deadlines.
Packaging Handler
Cascade Engineering
Grand Rapids
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Packaged, labeled, and prepared finished goods for shipment according to customer specifications.
- Inspected products for defects prior to packaging and reported quality issues promptly.
- Operated pallet jacks and material handling equipment to stage and move products safely.
- Maintained organized inventory records and clean work areas to support efficient operations.
- Assisted production lines by supplying materials and removing completed products.
Plastic Injection Mold Machine Operator
General Motors
Grand Rapids
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Operated plastic injection molding machines to produce automotive components to GM quality standards.
- Monitored machine cycles, performed routine checks, and troubleshot minor issues to reduce downtime.
- Conducted visual inspections and quality testing on molded parts.
- Followed strict safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment.
- Worked effectively in a high-volume team setting to consistently meet production targets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kentwood High School
Kentwood, MISkills
- Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operation
- Brake Press / Press Brake Setup & Operation
- Packaging
- Labeling
- Material Handling
- Quality Control
- Visual Inspection
- Machine Monitoring
- Basic Troubleshooting
- Blueprint Reading
- Measurements
- Workplace Safety
- OSHA Compliance
- Pallet Jack
- Material Handling Equipment
- Team Collaboration
- Production Goals
- Inventory
Timeline
Brake Press Operator
Hinton Transportation Investments
01.2024 - Current
Packaging Handler
Cascade Engineering
03.2021 - 01.2024
Plastic Injection Mold Machine Operator
General Motors
02.2019 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Kentwood High School