Jeremy French
Philomath,OR
Summary
Dynamic Assembly Lead with proven expertise at Corvallis Tool Company, excelling in machinery assembly and conflict resolution. Adept at training teams and enhancing productivity through effective problem-solving. Skilled in blueprint reading and hydraulic systems, consistently delivering high-quality products while fostering strong customer relationships. Committed to continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Northwest Hardwoods
Eugene, OR
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
Millwright
Northwest Hardwoods Inc.
Eugene, OR
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
Assembly Lead, Fabricator
Corvallis Tool company
Philomath, OR
09.2020 - Current
- Supervise a small crew during the machinery assembly process in the shop.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Resolved conflicts between workers by mediating discussions among team members involved in the dispute.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
- Coordinated with other departments in order to resolve any issues or problems encountered during assembly operations.
- Performed tests on completed products to assess durability and functionality.
- Tracked material inventories and ordered new parts to prevent shortages.
- Trained new team members on the proper use of tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with engineering staff regarding modifications or improvements related to existing products designs.
- Perform welding tasks as needed throughout the process of daily duties.
- I also go on the road to install a saw system that we built for a customer. While doing this part of my job, I need to deal with people from those businesses. Having a good working relationship is very important.
- In my traveling part, I have to be able to troubleshoot problems that come up on the install, and work through them to make sure the customer gets a good working product.
- I do not only travel for installation; I also travel for repair work on other equipment that we build. Which takes preplanning to hopefully take the correct parts and tools with me to accomplish the job at hand.
- I do some hydraulic work in the shop as well.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northwest hardwoods
Eugene, OR
01.1996 - 08.2020
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Education
Welding
LBCC
Albany OR01-2019
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machinery assembly
- Welding techniques
- Hydraulic systems
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Inventory management
- Product testing
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Process improvement
- Communication skills
- Troubleshooting
- Assembly procedures
- Decision-making
- Overhead crane operation
- Crane and hoist equipment operation
- Welding tool operation
- Product assembly
- Pneumatic systems
- Fabricate pieces
- Mechanically inclined
- Pneumatic tools
- Forklift operations
- Mechanical skills
- Drilling and tapping skills
Timeline
Assembly Lead, Fabricator
Corvallis Tool company
09.2020 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northwest hardwoods
01.1996 - 08.2020
Mechanic
Northwest Hardwoods
Millwright
Northwest Hardwoods Inc.
Welding
LBCC
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