HAZEL GANT
Kentwood,MI
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in assembly and machine operation, notably at General Motors Co. Excelled in workplace organization and demonstrated adaptability, significantly enhancing production efficiency. Skilled in hand tools and fostering team collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality products while maintaining safety standards.
Diligent Machine Operator with solid background in machine operation and assembly. Adept at maintaining high production standards while ensuring safety protocols. Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting equipment and optimizing workflow efficiency.
Experienced with machine operation and assembly processes. Uses expertise to maintain high production quality and ensure equipment reliability. Knowledge of safety standards and efficient workflow management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator Assembler
Gentex
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Assisted quality control personnel with inspections of completed products, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards before shipping them out to customers.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Responded quickly to any malfunctions or breakdowns in machinery, minimizing disruptions to overall production timelines.
- Sustained high levels of accuracy in assembly tasks, resulting in fewer defects and returns from customers.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Completed complex assembly tasks with precision, ensuring high-quality products met customer specifications.
Machine Operator
General Motors Co
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
Resident Care Aide
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
12.2007 - 04.2020
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring their dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Managed challenging behaviors among residents using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Enhanced resident well-being by providing compassionate care and support in daily activities.
- Supported the emotional well-being of residents by establishing strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
GED -
ALGER HEIGHTS LEARNING CENTER
Wyoming, MIAssociate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO04-2025
Skills
- Hand tools proficiency
- Measurement tools
- Workplace organization
- Assembly and production
- Power and hand tools
- Computer Processor
Timeline
Machine Operator Assembler
Gentex
04.2023 - 05.2024
Machine Operator
General Motors Co
07.2021 - 02.2023
Resident Care Aide
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
12.2007 - 04.2020
GED -
ALGER HEIGHTS LEARNING CENTER
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University
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