Jayvion Hearst
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
Experienced manufacturing professional skilled in setting up, running, adjusting and calibrating machinery. Strong attention to detail, physical stamina and mechanical expertise with production equipment. .
Skilled operator with strong background in fast-paced manufacturing environments working with materials. Reliable worker comfortable working alone or with team members to move materials, complete production runs and inspect final products. Knowledgeable about machine operation, maintenance requirements and basic repairs.
Precision-focused professional in the metal and plastic fabrication industry known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in setting, operating, and maintaining cutting, punching, and press machines with an emphasis on safety protocols, quality control, and equipment optimization. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork to enhance workflow and product output.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
Martinrea
Hopkinsville, KY
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Check color alignment with densitometer after each run.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Leveraged preventive maintenance techniques to maintain or adjust equipment.
- Ground out burrs or sharp edges with portable grinders, speed lathes or polishing jacks.
- Operated cranes, hi-los and other equipment safely to move materials around work areas.
- Feed sheets into press manually if necessary.
- Used air hoses and swabs to clean compression chambers, arbors and molds.
- Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as rollers, dies, printing plates and blankets.
Press Operator
Trad North America
Hopkinsville
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Check color alignment with densitometer after each run.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Leveraged preventive maintenance techniques to maintain or adjust equipment.
- Ground out burrs or sharp edges with portable grinders, speed lathes or polishing jacks.
- Operated cranes, hi-los and other equipment safely to move materials around work areas.
- Cleaned, lubricated and repaired machinery for optimal performance.
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine materials, locations of cutting lines or dimensions and tolerances.
- Feed sheets into press manually if necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hopkinsville High School
Hopkinsville, KY05-2023
Skills
- Ram stroke adjustments
- Machine programming
- Die selection
- Safety management
- Equipment calibration
- Quality control
- Press troubleshooting
- Die placement
- OSHA 10 certification
Timeline
Press Operator
Trad North America
11.2023 - 06.2024
Press Operator
Martinrea
05.2023 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Hopkinsville High School