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Jason Love

Clayton,NC

Summary

Manufacturing professional with extensive hands-on experience in machine operation, setup, and maintenance. Known for keen attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing production needs. Highly collaborative and results-focused, consistently ensuring operational efficiency and quality.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Shift Machine Operator

Tekni-plex
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Set-up/Changeover extruder according to specification using material in pellet form to produce products meeting customer specifications, dimensions and weight. Troubleshoot all related equipment; including extruder and controls. Make machine adjustments to ensure product meets dimensional and physical specifications, including adjustments to dies, speed and temperature. Ability to install and change appropriate tooling (cores, dies, head, screens, etc.). Weigh and mix pelletized materials according to production work order. Understanding of polymer resins and drying requirements. Complete product traceability, logs, production reports, data entry, etc. as required to document extrusion related activities.

Assembly Line Crewman

Caterpillar
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assemble starting line for new equipment. Ran fuel lines, brake lines, excreta per specifications. Restock part carts as needed, restocked empty fuel tanks for next stations. Check for defects and correct as needed before equipment logs into quality control station.
  • Supervised operation of ship water and waste systems for crew of 4.

Wholesale Sales, Delivery Driver

Dennis Ennis Produce
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Shipping, receiving and quality control of produce. Take wholesale customers produce orders for restaurants in and around Raleigh NC via phone, fax or in person. Collecting payment for items at time of order or upon delivery. Driving a box truck or cargo van to deliver order to location. Collecting past due payments from customers when behind on account.
  • Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 150 miles from home location.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Managed route planning, optimizing delivery schedules to ensure timely arrivals.
  • Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.

Lead Service Technician

Rising Sun Pools
01.2006 - 01.2015
  • Clean and maintain customers pools and hot tubs. Opening and closing pools, getting all equipment cleaned and running. Testing pool and hot tubs water for chemical balance and adjust as necessary. Helping customers with chemically balancing pools and spa to correct sanitation level. Counseling customers on all technical questions concerning both chemical and mechanical aspects within their pool or hot tub. Training of new service technicians on proper chemical maintenance and equipment repair for customers under maintenance contracts as well as proper protocol per company handbook. Locating and fixing leaks within pools and hot tubs by use of dye tests and listening devices.
  • Developed training materials for new hires, standardizing service procedures across teams.
  • Led troubleshooting efforts for urgent issues requiring immediate resolution while maintaining clear communication lines with affected parties.

Quality Control and Continuous Improvement Specialist

Asmo GNC - Division of Denso Industries
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Responsible for cycle flow, material flow and waste reduction. Quality control testing and investigating before and after an incident occurs, perform a route cause analysis, development and implementation of counter measures. Writing of work procedures and standards to reduce quality issues. Directly answered to upper management and department supervisors per compliance policy. Knowledgeable of the international standard for effective environmental management system (ISO14001) and automotive quality standards (QS-9000). Travel to customers assembly plants for back sort of products to eliminate defect. Working knowledge and understanding of automated assembly lines consisting of hydraulics, pneumatics, servos and 5 axis robots. Skilled trouble shooting and diagnostics and repair of automated assembly lines.
  • Led cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Implemented performance metrics and dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making across departments.

Aviation Fuels Specialist

NCANG- 145 Logistics Readiness Squadron
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Staff Sargent within the North Carolina Air National Guard during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi freedom and global war on terrorism. Responsible for receipt, quality check, testing and delivery of liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen as well as jet fuel to each aircraft on base. Maintenance of fuel tanks and field operation bladders to make sure that the fuel was not unstable or was contaminating the ground around the storage area.

Skills

  • Effective verbal and written communicator
  • Committed to team success
  • Skilled in operating measurement equipment, including CMM machines
  • In-depth knowledge of safety standards and operational guidelines
  • Ability to drive and perform maintenance on forklifts and diesel trucks
  • Knowledgeable in QS-9000 and ISO 14001 standards
  • Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic system functionality
  • Proficient in reading schematics
  • Analytical problem-solving skills
  • Workplace safety and compliance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Machinery operation and maintenance
  • Manufacturing experience with assembly, cleaning and production, Equipment operation, Power and hand tools
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Production equipment experience
  • Machine programming
  • Materials management
  • Operations support
  • Precision measurement
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Pumps and compressors
  • CAD software
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • Breakdown troubleshooting
  • Changeover procedure knowledge
  • Production preparation
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Written communication
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Team building
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Complex Problem-solving

Awards

AETC Commanders Award for Academic Excellence, GWOT (Global War on terrorism), Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

3rd Shift Machine Operator

Tekni-plex
01.2022 - 01.2024

Assembly Line Crewman

Caterpillar
01.2020 - 01.2022

Wholesale Sales, Delivery Driver

Dennis Ennis Produce
01.2015 - 01.2020

Lead Service Technician

Rising Sun Pools
01.2006 - 01.2015

Quality Control and Continuous Improvement Specialist

Asmo GNC - Division of Denso Industries
01.2000 - 01.2006

Aviation Fuels Specialist

NCANG- 145 Logistics Readiness Squadron
01.1999 - 01.2004

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