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Gary Bradford

Canton,MS

Summary

Hands-on Machine Operator offering 8years of experience working in manufacturing settings and operating machinery for production. Demonstrates mastery of complex mathematical concepts and gauging techniques to inspect parts and conduct measurements. Detailed individual proficient in cleaning and disassembling machines.


3 years Management experience leading and evaluating employee performance as well management of safety and organization of plant

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Man/Head of Safety/5S Lead/ Machine Operator

Avail Infrastructure
06.2021 - Current
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
  • Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
  • Lead Bar Fabrication team in production of bar copper and aluminum
  • Ensure the entire plant is up date and performing safely as well as incorporating new safe ways to operate
  • Organize and lead each individual team in the organization of each area

Sales Representative

Wilson Hyundai
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
  • Created and implemented store displays, promoting sales and growth.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
  • Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
  • Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.

Sales Representative

Mac Haik Ford
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
  • Created and implemented store displays, promoting sales and growth.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
  • Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
  • Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.

Assembly Technician

Azz Calverts
01.2015 - 09.2020
  • Completed quality assurance and design compliance checks to reduce errors.
  • Operated air, manual and hydraulic tools to put together and align assemblies.
  • Kept eye on material levels, counted supplies and restocked components to maintain production.
  • Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects.
  • Maintained records and documents of daily production and dispatched goods.
  • Picked orders and prepared for shipping and receiving of incoming products.
  • Fit, built and reconstructed various products.
  • Maintained neat, organized and clean work areas to avoid safety concerns or production delays.
  • Fit, built and reconstructed various products, including Bars and Flexes.
  • Monitored functioning of all equipment.

Supervisor

Washington Inventory Service
02.2014 - 06.2016
  • Observed individual and team efforts of customer inventories at each customer location
  • Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
  • Implemented each inventory associate’s schedules and payroll

Education

Business Management - Business Management

DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL

High School Diploma -

Jena High School
Jena, LA
05.2002

Skills

  • Workplace Safety
  • Component Assembly
  • Production Processes Knowledge
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Implementing Workplace Organization
  • Inventory and order placing
  • Operation of various power tools

Timeline

Lead Man/Head of Safety/5S Lead/ Machine Operator

Avail Infrastructure
06.2021 - Current

Sales Representative

Wilson Hyundai
01.2021 - 06.2022

Sales Representative

Mac Haik Ford
09.2020 - 01.2021

Assembly Technician

Azz Calverts
01.2015 - 09.2020

Supervisor

Washington Inventory Service
02.2014 - 06.2016

Business Management - Business Management

DeVry University

High School Diploma -

Jena High School

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