Erica Wayne
Detroit,MI
Summary
Press operator with strong adaptability in high-pressure production settings. Proven commitment to customer service and effective time management. Quick learner with a history of mastering new skills and enhancing team performance. Consistently recognized for quality work and efficiency in task completion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator/Team Lead
Reliant Industries, Inc.
12.2020 - Current
- Operate stamping press to produce automotive parts
- Trained new employees on machine operation and company procedures to enhance onboarding process.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety and efficiency standards.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve operational issues, improving workflow.
- Inspected finished products for quality control and consistency.
- Visual inspection and use gauges to check completed parts
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure reliability.
- Performed minor repairs to machines.
- Documented production data, including number of impressions made during each shift.
Robotic Weld Operator
Sodecia
03.2020 - 06.2025
- Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments
- Produced over 400 quality parts daily to meet production targets
- Conducted visual and machine inspections of parts to ensure adherence to quality standards
- Maintained and serviced welding tools and equipment to ensure consistent operational efficiency
- Trained new hires on proper welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Assembled automotive parts on the production line.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing welding operations.
Sales Associate (2nd employment)
Snipes USA
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisting customers with purchases and cashiering
- Resolved customer issues daily with professionalism and care.
- Provided product knowledge and recommendations to enhance customer experience.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained store presentation by organizing merchandise and creating inviting displays.
- Collaborated with team members to meet sales goals and enhance service quality.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to maintain product availability.
- Unloading and scanning merchandise into the store
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
Production Operator
Kwang Jin America
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Operated machinery to produce automotive components efficiently.
- Met daily production quotas through effective workflow management.
- Performed quality inspections to confirm products met specifications.
- Inspected finished goods for defects prior to packaging or shipping out to customers.
- Assembled wiring and clamps onto window regulators.
- Carefully packaged completed parts for safe transportation and delivery.
- Worked with team members to enhance production workflows.
- Documented production logs accurately for tracking purposes and compliance records.
- Followed detailed instructions for operating complex manufacturing equipment in a safe manner.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
Production Operator
Garden Fresh Gourmet
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Packaged hummus in line environment
- Conducted quality inspections to verify compliance with product specifications.
- Inspected finished goods for defects prior to packaging or shipping out to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance daily production workflows.
- Boxed and labeled products for shipping to ensure accurate delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated shortages to management for timely resolution.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment consistently.
- Documented production logs accurately for tracking purposes and compliance records.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by disposing of waste materials properly according to company policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Detroit, MI06-2013
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Machine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Production efficiency
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Process organization
- Data management
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Client relations
Timeline
Press Operator/Team Lead
Reliant Industries, Inc.
12.2020 - Current
Robotic Weld Operator
Sodecia
03.2020 - 06.2025
Sales Associate (2nd employment)
Snipes USA
02.2020 - 03.2021
Production Operator
Kwang Jin America
06.2016 - 02.2020
Production Operator
Garden Fresh Gourmet
03.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Central High School