James Dunford
Martinsville,VA
Summary
Seasoned Machine Operator with 7 years of experience operating and maintaining various types of manufacturing equipment. Polished in performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance functions. Safety-conscious individual comfortable operating forklifts, overhead cranes and jib cranes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Machine Operator
Drake Extrusion
Martinsville, VA
06.2017 - Current
- Monitored the production process to ensure proper operation and quality standards were met.
- Troubleshot machine malfunctions and performed necessary repairs.
- Adjusted cutting speeds, feeds, tooling and work-holding devices to optimize machining operations.
- Inspected parts produced to ensure they meet customer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of parts produced and time spent on each job run.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace and took corrective action when needed.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Trained and monitored new employees to teach techniques and procedures.
- Removed broken or jammed pieces from machinery.
- Loaded and set up equipment for daily machine operation.
Lift Truck Operator
Ebay Enterprise
Martinsville, VA
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Performed daily inspections of lift truck to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using the lift truck.
- Moved pallets within warehouse locations as required.
- Assisted with inventory control activities including cycle counts.
- Followed all safety regulations when operating the lift truck.
- Stacked products on pallets in a safe manner for transport or storage purposes.
- Ensured that product was loaded properly to prevent damage during transportation.
- Checked orders against shipping documents to verify accuracy of order fulfillment.
- Retrieved customer orders by locating them in the warehouse with the lift truck.
- Transported goods between various departments in the facility utilizing the lift truck.
- Accurately recorded any discrepancies found while unloading or loading merchandise into computer system.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
Education
GED -
Brunswick
Virginia05-1998
Skills
- Work Delegation
- Production Scheduling
- Work order processing
- Quality Inspection
- Deadline Management
- Waste Reduction
Certification
- certificate for Building Maintenance and electrical-August 2008
Accomplishments
- Acquired Lead Operator position Dec, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Machine Operator
Drake Extrusion
06.2017 - Current
Lift Truck Operator
Ebay Enterprise
09.2015 - 02.2017
GED -
Brunswick
- certificate for Building Maintenance and electrical-August 2008
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