Gerardo Rangel

• Operated machinery efficiently to meet production targets and maintain quality standards.
• Operated punch press machines to ensure precise fabrication of metal components.
• Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
• Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
• Trained new staff on machinery operation, safety practices, and workflow procedures.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
• Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
• Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
• Improved product quality with thorough inspection and adjustment of machine settings.
• Ensured product consistency, closely monitoring machine outputs and making necessary adjustments.
• Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
• Placed orders for materials.
• Operated forklifts to transport materials between warehouse locations efficiently.

• Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
• Implemented best practices for material handling, reducing damage during transit.
• Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
• Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
• Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.

• Operated and maintained press machinery for metal forming processes.
• Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
• Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
• Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.

• Operated hand and power tools to assist with HVAC installations and repairs.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Lead Person

• Facilitated supervision of up to 12 individuals.
• Assisted shift supervisor in organizing schedules and overseeing discipline of subordinates assigned to shift.
• Assured the employees maintained a clean and safe work area.
• Secured adherence to company regulations among employees, leading to production of high-quality cores.

Quality Auditor

• Inspected quality of metal casting being finished, ensuring that only quality castings were shipped to customers.

Shipping/Receiving

• Managed documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maximized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas according to product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
• Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
• loading and unloading trucks
• Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
• Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.

Service Man

• set up machines so production can make cores
• Remove finished product and transport to the next operation.
• Poured melted iron into molds