Jerric Owens
Summary
Familiar with preparing, operating and tending heat treating equipment to produce [Type] products. Focused on closely following work plans and upholding optimal safety, quality and productivity standards to meet demands of fast-paced environments. Desire to offer superior work ethic, team-oriented nature and skills gained over [Number]-year [Industry] career and take on challenging new role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Heat Treat Operator
Wyman Gordon PCC
10825 Telge RD Houston,TX77095
04.2011 - 01.2020
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely completion of work orders, resulting from effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance on furnaces, quench tanks, and other heat-treating machinery.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives through active participation in process audits and evaluations.
- Ensured workplace safety by adhering to company policies and guidelines regarding personal protective equipment and hazardous materials handling.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues related to furnace operations, ensuring minimal production delays.
- Assisted in reducing waste by optimizing material usage during heat treatment processes.
- Facilitated smooth workflow by organizing work area according to standard operating procedures and 5S principles.
- Optimized production efficiency by maintaining accurate documentation of processing parameters for each job cycle.
- Maintained strong lines of communication with other departments, effectively addressing interdepartmental issues related to scheduling, quality, and material availability.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the team by sharing best practices during weekly meetings or toolbox talks sessions.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations through proper disposal of hazardous waste generated during the heat treat process.
- Aided engineering teams with valuable insights into material behavior under different heat treating conditions, supporting new product development.
- Increased overall productivity by training new employees on proper procedures for operating heat treat equipment and handling materials safely.
- Collaborated with Quality Control to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Evaluated materials prior to heat treating to assess supply quality and presence of desired characteristics.
- Prepared and tended die-quenching machines to prevent warping of products.
- Operated [Type] and [Type] machines to harden, anneal and heat-treat metals.
- Inspected and sampled completed products to evaluate production quality.
- Completed basic and semi-skilled maintenance and repair actions on furnaces and components.
- Added identifying numbers and wording on final products with hammers and punches.
- Checked and adjusted controls to achieve necessary temperatures and heating times.
- Reviewed work orders to identify desired processing plans, temperatures and cycle requirements to produce optimal products.
- Resolved minor problems with manual techniques such as grinding off burs and buffing pieces.
- Applied [Type] and [Type] coatings to help heat uniformly spread across materials.
- Kept production flowing in [Type], [Type] and [Type] furnaces with proficient loading and unloading.
Machine Operator/Heat Treat Operator
Ellwood Texas Forge Houston
12500 Amelia Dr, Houston,TX 77045
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Maximized resource utilization through efficient scheduling of machines'' run time while minimizing changeover times.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on achieving company-wide goals related to safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking material usage and coordinating timely replenishment orders with suppliers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami, FL05.1996
Skills
- Temperature Control
- Quenching techniques
- Workplace Safety
- Hardness Testing
- Heat treatment processes
- Stress relieving
- Quality Inspection
- Annealing Procedures
- Work Order Interpretation
- Equipment Operation
- Parts quenching
- Testing expertise
- Equipment monitoring
- Data Entry
- Inspection abilities
- Hand tool use
- Temperature maintenance
Timeline
Heat Treat Operator
Wyman Gordon PCC
04.2011 - 01.2020
Machine Operator/Heat Treat Operator
Ellwood Texas Forge Houston
03.2008 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School