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Jeffrey Walker

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Ford Motor Company, excelling in equipment maintenance and technical troubleshooting. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and ensure safety compliance, while delivering exceptional customer service. Successfully minimized machinery downtime through effective preventive maintenance and training initiatives, fostering a productive work environment.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Millwright Apprentice

Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
09.2019 - Current
  • Moved machinery and equipment weighing over 20,000 pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans with accuracy.
  • Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components, and moved equipment into storage.
  • Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and environmentally safe work area.
  • Reviewed equipment, daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
  • Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications, and installations.
  • Assembled machines and bolted, welded, or riveted components to foundations or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Installed machines in industrial and construction settings, and tested them to confirm proper working conditions.
  • Managed the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factories to minimize downtime.
  • Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications, and establish work procedures.
  • Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save the company on repair fees.
  • Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair the machinery.

Hi-Lo Driver MP&L

Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
05.1998 - 09.2019
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
  • Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.

Media Technician

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
01.1989 - 04.1998
  • Collaborated with specialists, producers and designers to produce original video content.
  • Managed development of content plans and overall message.
  • Handled technical setup of lighting and sound for each shot.
  • Safely transported equipment worth to various locations for shoots.
  • Configured shots based on daily needs, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Set and maintained organized and detailed schedules for production.
  • Controlled lighting, filter factors and camera distances to meet shot targets.

Admissions Representative

Eastern Michigan Universioty
Ypsilanti, MI
10.1987 - 12.1989
  • Presented information session speeches to explain perks, benefits and details about enrolling.
  • Advised students throughout admissions process and assisted with questions or concerns about completing and submitting specific forms and documents.
  • Thoroughly reviewed admissions applications and evaluated credentials to approve students for enrollment.
  • Collected information through conduction of thorough interviews.
  • Addressed and resolved discrepancies and holes within interviewee responses and comments with additional questions.
  • Focused and observant of individuals' verbal and non-verbal communication cues.
  • Maintained confidentiality when addressing sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
  • Utilized script for on-demand phone project assignment to deliver surveys to recipients.
  • Communicated clearly and listened attentively throughout interview process to facilitate exchange of information.
  • Developed practical and comprehensive lines of questioning to encourage communication with subject of interview.
  • Interacted sensitively, effectively and professionally with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic and educational, sexual, gender and religious orientations and backgrounds.

Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
10.1986 - 10.1988
  • Connected with grass-roots organizations to solidify partnerships, build support and garner attention for key messages.
  • Collected input from diverse individuals and formed cohesive opinion positions.
  • Taught youth how to drive discussion and promote change through various channels.
  • Advised residents on tenancy and estate management services information.

Training Support Consultant

Ford Motor Company
Milan, MI
05.1986 - 09.1986
  • Assessed business needs and planned improvements by consulting closely with management.
  • Supported remote and online training initiatives by writing manuals and recording videos.
  • Prepared custom training course materials and presentations for corporate training.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management.
  • Chose qualified instructors aimed at providing engaging and thought-provoking learning environments.

Education

Associate of Science - Millwright

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
07-2024

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication/Psychology

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
10.1987

Associate of Applied Science - Computer and Information Sciences

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
09.1982

Mechanic Certification - Automotive Mechanic Certification

Willow Run Vocational Education
Ypsilanti, MI
05.1982

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Machinery installation
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer service

Education and Training

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Timeline

Millwright Apprentice

Ford Motor Company
09.2019 - Current

Hi-Lo Driver MP&L

Ford Motor Company
05.1998 - 09.2019

Media Technician

Washtenaw Community College
01.1989 - 04.1998

Admissions Representative

Eastern Michigan Universioty
10.1987 - 12.1989

Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

Eastern Michigan University
10.1986 - 10.1988

Training Support Consultant

Ford Motor Company
05.1986 - 09.1986

Associate of Science - Millwright

Henry Ford College

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication/Psychology

Eastern Michigan University

Associate of Applied Science - Computer and Information Sciences

Washtenaw Community College

Mechanic Certification - Automotive Mechanic Certification

Willow Run Vocational Education

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