James Redden
Greenwood,SC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Technician
Colgate-Palmolive
Hodges , SC
10.2021 - Current
- Prepared operating procedure documentation for team use and trained new personnel in best practices.
- Reviewed processing errors and helped track down root causes.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
Machine Operator
Prysmian Group
Abbeville, SC
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
Independent Contractor
King's Construction
Greenwood, SC
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
Assistant Plant Operator
Colombo Energy
Greenwood, SC
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Performed Moisture and fines tests every hour to check quality of wood pellets.
- Retained tank levels and flow rates to meet water demand.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, lulls and skid steer regularly.
- Operated specialized tools, instruments and equipment for tests and maintenance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Technology - Programming
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC08.2024
High School Diploma -
Emerald High School
Greenwood, Sc05.2009
Skills
- Software languages
- Hardware Installation
- Technical Support
- Graphic Design
- Image manipulation
- Motion graphics
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of SQL databases
Certification
- CompTIA certification
Timeline
Operations Technician
Colgate-Palmolive
10.2021 - Current
Machine Operator
Prysmian Group
01.2020 - 09.2021
Independent Contractor
King's Construction
07.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant Plant Operator
Colombo Energy
03.2016 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Technology - Programming
Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Emerald High School