James Ray
Granite Falls,NC
Summary
Driven and well organized person with 4+ years Operator/Maintenance/Mechanic experience on the machinery in Husky Rack and Wire. Now seeking Maintenance position to use my skills to maintain companies machinery for smooth daily operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoderline Operator
Husky Rack and Wire
Denver, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Provided training assistance to new operators on proper machine operation techniques.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Specialty Welder
Husky Rack & Wire
Denver, NC
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Organized and maintained equipment to keep team of [Number] welders working at good pace.
- Provided guidance to apprentices on proper setup procedures, safety protocols and general best practices related to specialty welding tasks.
- Constructed jigs, fixtures, templates and patterns used in the production of metal components.
- Fabricated parts using manual and automatic welding equipment in accordance with established standards.
- Administered tests to welders to assess understanding of work and applicable code requirements.
- Participated actively in training sessions focused on new technologies related to specialty welding operations.
- Operated forklifts and hoists to move heavy items around the shop floor safely.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Yoderline Operator
Husky Rack & Wire
Denver, NC
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Provided training assistance to new operators on proper machine operation techniques.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Welder
Husky Rack & Wire
Denver, NC
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Material Handler
Husky Rack & Wire
Denver, NC
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
Installer/Construction Worker
Reich Installation
Pewaukee, WI
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
- Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Used scissor and bomb lifts depending on job requirements
- Installed pallet support systems worldwide(US)
- Learned how to read blueprints
Spray Booth Painter/ Flatline Operator
Adden Furniture
Hildebran, NC
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences.
- Mixed paints to desired color and texture.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Monitored product flow through feed conveyor.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
Sanitation Lead
Case Farms
Morganton, Nc
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Trained team members in proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated sanitation staff performance.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on equipment used in the sanitation process.
- Managed inventory levels of chemicals, cleaners, disinfectants, and other supplies used in the sanitation process.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Monitored sanitation activities to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Managed and guided team of [Number] sanitation employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Caldwell High School
Lenoir, NC06-2012
Skills
- 4 years operator/ maintenance experience on automated machinery such as(roll formers,beam machines)
- Fast Learner
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work under pressure
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Motivated and Dedicated
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical Systems
- Hydraulic Repair
- Engine repair
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Troubleshooting skills
- Some electrical (but not certified)
Affiliations
- fishing
- grilling
- basketball
- football
- baseball
Certification
- forklift certified
- crane certified
Timeline
Yoderline Operator
Husky Rack and Wire
09.2021 - Current
Specialty Welder
Husky Rack & Wire
06.2019 - 09.2021
Yoderline Operator
Husky Rack & Wire
06.2017 - 06.2019
Welder
Husky Rack & Wire
06.2016 - 06.2017
Material Handler
Husky Rack & Wire
06.2015 - 06.2016
Installer/Construction Worker
Reich Installation
06.2014 - 06.2015
Spray Booth Painter/ Flatline Operator
Adden Furniture
06.2013 - 06.2014
Sanitation Lead
Case Farms
08.2012 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
West Caldwell High School
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