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Eric Gatewood

Morton,MS

Summary

Accomplished B Level Die Maintenance Tech with 15 years at Unipres Southeast, specializing in die maintenance and troubleshooting. Proven track record in reducing equipment downtime and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in forklift operation and team collaboration, fostering a safe and productive work environment while training new employees for success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

B Level Die Maintenance Tech

Unipres Southeast
Forest, MS
01.2010 - Current

• 24 years experience of operating a multiple forklift machines.

• 14 years of experience of operating overhead crane.

• 15 years of operating a Blank Press, 2500 press & 3500 press.

• Make sure all dies are in designated area.

• When any of the presses go down trouble shoot to find a solution.

• Manage all presses to make sure they are running correct production & don’t stop any other production from happening.

• Manage shop floor to make sure everyone is doing what needs to be done to make production continue.

• Train new employees on the position they are hired for.

• I fill in for anyone that can’t make it in to work for that day

• Reduced downtime for equipment by performing regular inspections and repairs.

• Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures during all maintenance tasks.

• Collaborated with team members for efficient workflow and timely completion of projects.

• Displayed strong problem-solving abilities when encountering unforeseen challenges during routine die maintenance operations.

Order Picker

Koch Foods
Morton, MS
07.2006 - 12.2009
  • Operated forklifts to efficiently transport products within warehouse environment.
  • Selected and packed customer orders accurately for timely shipment.
  • Assisted in inventory management by conducting regular stock counts.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure safety compliance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Morton High School
Morton, MS
05.2005

Skills

  • Die maintenance
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Forklift operation
  • Overhead crane operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Downtime reduction
  • Training new employees
  • Blank press operation
  • Production management
  • Equipment inspection
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Workflow optimization
  • Machinery repair
  • Problem resolution
  • Operational efficiency
  • Workplace organization
  • Shop floor supervision
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Power tool proficiency

Timeline

B Level Die Maintenance Tech

Unipres Southeast
01.2010 - Current

Order Picker

Koch Foods
07.2006 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Morton High School
Eric Gatewood