Ernie Vaughn
Paragould,AR
Summary
Dedicated to getting the job done efficiently and up to quality standards. Willing to learn new things to help excel at the job at hand, and to ensure the company's success one day at a time. Work well with others to create a healthy work environment, and to be willing to put my focus, dedication, and drive into the job.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bushing Machine Operator
Tenneco Inc
Paragould, AR
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for inserting the correct bushing into the top or bottom loop of the shock.
- Responsible for ensuring that bushings were up to quality standards.
- Clipping shocks when bushings were not required.
- Provided experience for fast-paced environments.
Machine Operator (Shock Assembly)
Tenneco Inc
Paragould, AR
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the assembly of the shock with the valve press, oiler, crimper, and oil seal welder.
- Performed quality checks on all work applied from the machines stated above.
- Experience in checking inventory for valves for valve press when not supplied with enough.
- Provided training on proper PPE for the job, and locations for LOTO to be applied.
Bushing Machine Operator/Tube Loader
Tenneco Inc
Paragould, AR
03.2022 - Current
- Supplied pressure tubes for both circles throughout the day.
- Ensured that pressure tubes were up to quality standards.
- Supplied support for both reserve tube welders, including staging stamped tubes and bottom loops to prevent breaks in production.
- Supplied rod welders with loops, washers, caps, and rods to ensure continuous production throughout the day.
- Provided further training in inventory for both reserve tubes and pressure tubes to aid the stamper.
Utility Assembly
Tenneco Inc
Paragould, AR
03.2022 - Current
- Assigned to help the line run continuously with no unreasonable breaks.
- Supported the line by ensuring that parts are in inventory for the line and then staged for the current order or the order after.
- Help other machine operators with their daily duties.
- Run extra parts in the mornings, afternoons, or during breaks while the line is down.
- Assisted in fixing machines when they were down.
- Reworked parts that did not meet quality standards in the mornings before normal production time, or in the afternoons after normal production time.
- Experience with every machine in the department to ensure production would be ran in the event of an absent operator.
- Provided leadership experience.
Machine Operator
Anchor Packaging
Paragould, AR
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the manufacturing of parts throughout multiple orders.
- Responsible for keeping parts up to spec, and ensuring all manufacturing meets quality standards on a daily basis.
- Ability to troubleshoot machine issues and perform repairs when needed.
- Trained in LOTO procedures, knowing when it is needed and all locations to place a lock when down for repairs.
- Performed quality checks every two hours to ensure production was meeting quality standards.
- Responsible for labeling orders and boxes to aid material handlers assigned to the line throughout the week.
- Overseen 2 to 6 packers at one time, varying by order.
- Provided leadership experience.
Packer
Anchor Packaging
Paragould, AR
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Responsible for packing parts and picking out any defects or deformities on a daily basis.
- Responsible for placing correct labels on boxes to ensure the material handler would be able to pick up production with no issues or concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greene County Tech
Paragould, AR05-2017
Skills
- Machine operation
- Manufacturing
- Welding
- Communication
- Time management
- Inventory
- Leadership
References
Cameron Massey, my cousin on my mothers side, recommended that I apply for the job, he talked about the good work environment and the job itself. He complimented it, which led me to want to join the team.
Tyler Long, my cousin on my father's side, has also talked about the job and complimented it. Making me want the opportunity at the job more.
Timeline
Bushing Machine Operator
Tenneco Inc
03.2022 - Current
Machine Operator (Shock Assembly)
Tenneco Inc
03.2022 - Current
Bushing Machine Operator/Tube Loader
Tenneco Inc
03.2022 - Current
Utility Assembly
Tenneco Inc
03.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
Anchor Packaging
01.2019 - 03.2022
Packer
Anchor Packaging
10.2017 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Greene County Tech
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