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Ellizabeth Norris

Decatur,TN

Summary

Adept at machine operation and press troubleshooting, I bring a proven track record of enhancing production monitoring and quality control from roles at Adient Athens North and beyond. Skilled in training and leading teams, I excel in driving efficiency and maintaining high safety standards, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Press Operator

Adient Athens North
Athens, TN
08.2018 - 02.2024
  • Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
  • Set up and operated progressive presses to produce materials to customer specifications.
  • Verified dimensions of work piece and made adjustments if necessary.
  • Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
  • Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
  • Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
  • Place finished prints into containers for shipment or storage.
  • Measured completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications with micrometers, gauges, calipers, and templates.
  • Took measurements with calipers and gauge readers to assess line performance.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
  • Train new employees in safe operation procedures for presses.
  • Trained new employees how to operate machine and how to daily tasks required of the job.
  • Fill in as floor team leader for up to 15 employees.

Injection Mold Operator

IAC Automotive
Dayton, TN
11.2015 - 12.2015
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance and upkeep of production equipment to maximize performance and minimize downtime.
  • Removed molded parts from molds using hand tools or automated equipment.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while operating machinery.
  • Trimmed excess material and reduced waste with precise measurements and execution.
  • Communicated regularly with team members regarding production goals and progress updates.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Stacked completed parts onto pallets for storage or shipment.
  • Operated injection molding machines to produce parts according to customer specifications.
  • Reported any abnormalities or malfunctions of equipment promptly to supervisor.
  • Recorded data related to production activities in an accurate manner.
  • Adequate training in inspection.
  • Training of new employees on various machines and jobs.

House Manager

Gaithers Inc
Dayton, TN
05.2014 - 11.2015
  • In charge of:
  • meal preparation
  • cleaning
  • medication delivery
  • Maintaining order and control of residents in the house.
  • Keeping daily reports on all patients.

Housekeeping and Laundry Attendant

Holiday Inn Express Hotel
Dayton, TN
02.2013 - 05.2015
  • Operated shampooer and vacuum cleaner to clean rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture.
  • Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
  • Removed trash, recycling and linens from rooms to transport to designated areas.

Machine Operator

American Display & Fixture
Chattanooga, TN
08.2011 - 01.2013
  • operate various machines to produce parts to make displays for Little Debbie, Lowes, Etc

Floor Manager

Kayser-Roth
Dayton, TN
10.1992 - 10.2008
  • Trained, motivated, and oversaw team delivering outstanding service to every customer.
  • Trained new employees on job requirements.
  • I have done several different jobs in 16 years, from the operation of machines, inspection of finished products, filling in for supervisor when needed, training instructor, ending with a floor lead overseeing an estimating 30 employees.

Education

GED -

Wellston High School
Wellston, OH
12-1989

medical assistant

Miller Monte Technical College
Chattanooga, TN

Skills

  • Press troubleshooting
  • Machine operation
  • Production monitoring
  • Work instructions
  • Quality control

References

  • Charles McDaniel, friend, 423-506-4513
  • David Talley, team member at last employer, 423-519-4527
  • Chris Norris, friend, no relation, 423-331-8078

Timeline

Press Operator

Adient Athens North
08.2018 - 02.2024

Injection Mold Operator

IAC Automotive
11.2015 - 12.2015

House Manager

Gaithers Inc
05.2014 - 11.2015

Housekeeping and Laundry Attendant

Holiday Inn Express Hotel
02.2013 - 05.2015

Machine Operator

American Display & Fixture
08.2011 - 01.2013

Floor Manager

Kayser-Roth
10.1992 - 10.2008

GED -

Wellston High School

medical assistant

Miller Monte Technical College
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