James Boyd
Maryville
Summary
Self-motivated Saw Operator with a 18-year background operating and maintaining Forklift and Excellent mechanical knowledge with abilities in reading and interpreting technical documents and blueprints. Committed to maintaining a safe and clean working environment and following all safety rules. Adept at loading and unloading raw materials and setting up and adjusting saw machines and other various machines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Saw Operator
Brown Truss Co
Maryville, TN
08.2007 - 03.2023
- Operated saws to cut materials to specified dimensions and angles.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment, including the maintenance of all tools and equipment.
- Performed regular inspections on saw blades for wear and tear.
- Adjusted blade tension, speed, feed rate, depth of cut, and other settings as required.
- Loaded raw materials onto the saw table for cutting processes.
- Verified accuracy of cuts using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers.
- Ensured proper alignment of cutting edges before starting operations.
- Monitored machine performance during operation to detect any malfunctions or errors in production.
- Trained new employees on the use of saws and related equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Provided technical support to team members regarding saw operations, maintenance requirements.
- Resolved issues with malfunctioning machines by troubleshooting potential problems and performing necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Reviewed work orders and specifications prior to beginning any job tasks.
- Checked finished products against quality standards before placing them into inventory.
- Identified areas where process improvements could be made in order to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Kept detailed records of daily production activities including number of pieces produced, waste generated.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while operating machinery at all times.
- Followed company policies and procedures when handling hazardous materials safely.
- Interacted with other departments in order to coordinate efforts towards meeting deadlines efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding machine performance issues or discrepancies between actual output versus planned output.
- Reported any incidents or accidents immediately upon occurrence.
- Selected and installed saw blades according to established safety measures.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Adjusted speeds on cutting machines to clear jams and keep equipment functional.
- Lubricated and clean machines with grease guns or solvents.
- Trimmed lumber to straighten rough edges or remove defects.
- Conducted regular physical counts of inventory and reconciled with computer generated reports.
- Created purchase orders based on customer demand or stock replenishment needs.
- Implemented new procedures related to receiving goods into the warehouse.
- Operated forklift to unload and transport product from trucks or containers.
- Inspected and maintained forklifts for safety compliance.
- Verified accuracy of shipment against bill of lading.
- Lifted heavy objects by hand or with forklift as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies as needed.
- Provided assistance with general warehouse duties as required.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Verify accuracy of job orders against proofs provided by customer.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
Education
General - Machine Shop Technology
Heritage High School
Maryville, TN05.1990
Skills
- Assembly Station Setup
- Controls Adjustment
- Dimension Verification
- Blueprint Interpretation
Timeline
Lead Saw Operator
Brown Truss Co
08.2007 - 03.2023
General - Machine Shop Technology
Heritage High School
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