Geral Roberts-Dicks
Ottumwa
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Vermeer Manufacturing, excelling in performance monitoring and workplace safety. Proven track record in coaching and mentoring team members, enhancing operational efficiency, and implementing streamlined processes. Skilled in CNC machining and conflict resolution, consistently delivering projects on time while fostering strong relationships within the team.
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Backup Team Lead
Vermeer Manufacturing
04.2024 - Current
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Machinist Ll
Vermeer Manufacturing
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
United States Army
10.1990 - 09.1998
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements.
- Restored and modified equipment using welding and metal fabrication techniques.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
Education
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA02-1996
No Degree - Primary Leadership And Development Course
U.S. Army
Fort Riley North, KSSkills
- Performance monitoring
- Work assignment delegation
- Trend tracking
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Workplace safety
- Task delegation
- Performance improvement
Accomplishments
During my time at Vermeer Mfg. I have accomplished many things. WAS qualified for machinist 11 before my 1 yr. mark. Have trained multiple individuals for various machines that I am qualified to operate. I am first-aid/AED qualified as well as forklift certified. My 2nd year I qualified above Expectations on my yearly performance summary, as well as achieving perfect attendance.
Certification
- first-aid Training -2025
- Forklift Training - 2024
Timeline
Backup Team Lead
Vermeer Manufacturing
04.2024 - Current
Machinist Ll
Vermeer Manufacturing
01.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
United States Army
10.1990 - 09.1998
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology
Indian Hills Community College
No Degree - Primary Leadership And Development Course
U.S. Army
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