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Erik Lucas

Summary

Dedicated and reliable Therminol Operator with over a decade at Ascend Performance Materials. Skilled in advanced troubleshooting and effective communication, successfully resolved equipment issues, trained new staff, and updated operational documentation, contributing to a streamlined and efficient work environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Therminol Operator

Ascend Performance Materials
04.2020 - Current
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Reviewed and updated over 100 procedures within the Therminol Area to meet current standards and safe work practices.
  • Reviewed and updated the Therminol Area Training Manual to reflect current equipment, procedures, and safe work practices.
  • Reviewed changes to procedures with Operators in the area.
  • Audited Safe Work Permits and communicated results with all team members.
  • Followed overhaul activities to completion and communicated with multiple work groups.
  • Updated Teletrac rounds for current equipment to help with reliability.
  • Developed monthly Safety Scenarios

CP Operator

Ascend Performance Materials
07.2014 - 04.2020
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Trained newly hired workers on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.

Aviation Mechanic

Segers Aero
01.2010 - 08.2013
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
  • Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
  • Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
  • Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.

Education

Woodham High School
Pensacola, FL

No Degree - Electrical

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL

Skills

  • Skilled in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook
  • Operational documentation
  • Data entry
  • Effective communication
  • Work scheduling
  • Safety compliance
  • Plant safety
  • Problem-solving
  • Advanced troubleshooting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail and organized

Timeline

Therminol Operator

Ascend Performance Materials
04.2020 - Current

CP Operator

Ascend Performance Materials
07.2014 - 04.2020

Aviation Mechanic

Segers Aero
01.2010 - 08.2013

Woodham High School

No Degree - Electrical

Pensacola State College
Erik Lucas