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Heather Kalinowski

Sun Prairie,WI

Summary

Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembly Line Production Worker

Sub-Zero and Wolf
Fitchburg, WI
07.2015 - Current
  • Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to the assembly process.
  • Tested completed products for proper functioning before shipping them out.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding production goals and objectives.
  • Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
  • Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
  • Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
  • Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.
  • Used machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.

Machine Operater

Bimbo bakeries
Madison, WI
04.1998 - 07.2015
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
  • Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
  • Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
  • Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Madison College
Madison, WI

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Safety Procedures
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Process Monitoring
  • Product Inspection
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Assembly and production
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality Control
  • Machinery Operations
  • Product Assembly
  • QA
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Production Equipment Assessment
  • Hand and power tools
  • Manufacturing background
  • Visual inspections

Timeline

Assembly Line Production Worker

Sub-Zero and Wolf
07.2015 - Current

Machine Operater

Bimbo bakeries
04.1998 - 07.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Madison College
Heather Kalinowski