Frank Jefferson
Manchester ,TN
Summary
Manufacturing team member with 19 years of experience specializing in operating machines to produce quality TBR tires and friction products. Skilled in working independently and collaboratively, dependable, detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on safety and quality. Experienced Machine Operator, trainer, and safety-conscious individual committed to production standards and proper equipment utilization. Excels in machine diagnostics and maintenance communication to minimize downtime. Prioritizes workplace safety and adherence to OSHA guidelines. Proven track record of problem-solving, cost-saving initiatives, and driving operational improvements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Technician/Shift Trainer
Bridgestone Tires
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Operated TAM (Tire assembly machine) fully meeting safety, quality and productivity standards.
- Shift trainer: educated new teammates in the tire building process during extensive 2-3 month training periods.
- Worked with crew leader supporting new employees by sharing technical expertise and assisting with continued hands-on demonstrations.
- Maximized equipment by proactively identifying potential small issues for maintenance before they escalated into costly malfunctions.
- Participated in cross-functional teams for special projects, offering valuable insights from an operating technician perspective.
- Reduced downtime for operations by swiftly identifying and rectifying technical issues.
- Optimized production processes with consistent monitoring, adjustments, and fine-tuning of equipment settings.
Machine Operator/Setup
Tenneco
04.2006 - 06.2020
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Organized work to meet the often demanding production goals with a high success rate.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Performed basic general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Gateway Christian Schools
05.2002
Skills
- Cure Press Setup
- Tire assembly operating technician
- CNC operations
- Positive Mold operations
- Assembly and Production
- Quality Assurance
- New Teammate Training and support
- Kaizen continuous improvement member at Tenneco
- Equipment monitoring
- Materials management
- Safety and compliance
- Bi-monthly Process Improvement group meetings with plant engineers
Timeline
Operating Technician/Shift Trainer
Bridgestone Tires
09.2020 - 08.2025
Machine Operator/Setup
Tenneco
04.2006 - 06.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Gateway Christian Schools
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