Garrett Matthews
De Soto,KS
Summary
Skilled Manufacturing Professional with over 10 years of experience in plastics extrusion, digital printing, and automated packaging. Expertise includes operating production equipment, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, quality control, and employee training. Currently a Skilled Machine Technician, providing team guidance, audit support, and enhancing standard operating procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Machine Technician Level 2
Panasonic
De Soto, USA
03.2025 - Current
- Operate and support manufacturing equipment while following established safety, quality, and standard operating procedures.
- Act in a lead capacity within the department by guiding team members, answering process questions, and helping keep the shift organized and on track.
- Complete COAs and assist with audit activities to help maintain compliance, accuracy, and quality standards.
- Update department charts and shift reports to keep production information accurate, current, and clearly communicated across the team.
- Selected as one of three peer trainers on the shift, providing hands-on guidance to coworkers and reinforcing correct processes.
- Collaborate with peers from multiple shifts and OPEX to review and update SOPs for the auto packing and shipping department so documentation reflects current processes and operations.
- Maintain required certifications and safe material-handling practices, including forklift and manual/electric pallet jack operation.
- CPR certified and experienced working in a production environment where accuracy, safety, and consistent output are critical.
Digital Press Operator Lead
GSP Companies
Lenexa, USA
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Operated four digital press systems, including Colorado M Series (Canon), Cutley-3R1/3R2, and HP Latex 570, ensuring high-quality output.
- Route jobs to the appropriate press, load equipment, and produce images in the correct layout while meeting production timelines.
- Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to support reliable equipment operation and minimize production interruptions.
- Performed troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, enhancing equipment reliability and reducing production interruptions.
- Trained new operators on equipment and operational procedures, improving onboarding efficiency and team competency.
- Move completed work to the appropriate finishing area and help ensure jobs are prepared correctly for shipment.
Extrusion Operator
Georgia-Pacific
Blue Rapids, USA
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Operated and monitored extrusion equipment to ensure optimal performance in high-volume manufacturing.
- Adjusted machine settings and production parameters to maintain safe, efficient, and consistent operations.
- Monitored equipment performance, identified potential malfunctions, and made adjustments or escalated issues.
- Supported equipment setup, changeovers, material testing, quality checks, preventive maintenance, and safe material handling.
- Followed plant safety and environmental requirements, including PPE and established operating procedures.
Religious Program Specialist
U.S. Navy
Camp Pendleton, USA
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Supported the chaplain and provided security as the battalion Religious Program Specialist while operating in field environments.
- Acted as a liaison between enlisted personnel and officers while supporting services for Marines and Sailors.
- Achieved Sailor of the Year and received the Marine Forces Pacific Professional Naval Chaplaincy Excellence Award.
- Achieved an FMF pin during deployment in Australia.
Pizza Cook
Pizza Hut
Holton, USA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Prepared food orders ensuring high quality and cleanliness while providing efficient service in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared pizzas following standard recipes and quality guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens and mixers, for efficient food production.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
Education
Accounting -
Colorado State University - Global Campus
Aurora, COSkills
- Machine Operation & Monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Manufacturing & Production
- Quality inspection
- Documentation management
- SOP documentation
- Shift Reports
- On-the-job Training
- Lead support
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Computer & Production Systems
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Skilled Machine Technician Level 2
Panasonic
03.2025 - Current
Digital Press Operator Lead
GSP Companies
05.2023 - 01.2025
Extrusion Operator
Georgia-Pacific
06.2018 - 03.2022
Religious Program Specialist
U.S. Navy
01.2014 - 02.2018
Pizza Cook
Pizza Hut
01.2010 - 01.2012
Accounting -
Colorado State University - Global Campus