Gary Sykes

Worked and maintained inbound and outbound trucks.

• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
• Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
• Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
• Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
• Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
• Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
• Updated [Software] tracking systems to document movements and determine proper area for storage.
• Operated all loaders, [Type] and [Type] equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
• Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
• Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
• Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
• Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

• Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
• Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
• Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
• Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
• Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
• Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
• Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
• Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
• Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
• Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
• Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
• Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
• Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
• Established parameters for each job to attain high scores on production test.

• Worked in team of technicians in quickly changing environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company processes.
• Maintained safety while using ultrasonic welding tools, heavyweight scales and forklifts
• Kept detailed records of inventories for equipment and molding supplies using [Software].
• Troubleshot issues with molds, pipes, belts, chains and [Type] equipment.
• Reviewed job specifications prior to setting up casting machines to determine appropriate time and temperature settings.
• Checked over casting machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.
• Read specifications, blueprints and work orders to determine setups, temperatures and time settings required to mold, form or cast plastic materials as well as to plan production sequences.
• Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
• Conducted routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine.
• Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.