Jessica Young
Salina,KS
Summary
20 years experience in production environments. Known for commitment to increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs and maximizing plant efficiency to drive customer satisfaction. Quick-learning with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Grainbelt
02.2024 - Current
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
SR. FSQ
Schwans Supply Food Chain
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring defects, leading to targeted process improvements.
- Reduced production defects by conducting thorough inspections and providing detailed feedback to the manufacturing team.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations through diligent monitoring of manufacturing practices.
- Promoted a safety-conscious work environment through consistent reinforcement of safety policies and procedures among team members.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
Laser Operator
Grainbelt
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Uploaded proper program from machine control and established optimal laser cutting conditions.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating laser cutting machines with precision.
- Improved accuracy of cuts by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and other design specifications accurately.
- Documented labor hours, supplies used and work completed in computer data collection system.
- Minimized downtime through early identification and resolution of potential operational issues with laser equipment.
- Complied with safety procedures to maintain a safe production environment.
- Streamlined communication between departments by providing timely updates on job progress and completion status.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Brake Press Operator
Great Plains
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Interpreted blueprints to follow correct sequence of bends and identify proper tools to produce quality parts.
- Programmed CNC brake press back gage for custom profiles.
- Fabricated and bent mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
- Increased production efficiency by accurately setting up and operating brake press machines.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and coworkers regarding job status, potential issues, or concerns related to production goals.
- Streamlined workflow processes by organizing workspace for maximum efficiency during daily operations.
- Enhanced product quality with thorough inspections and adjustments during the manufacturing process.
Scale Master
Cargill Ag Horizons
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Graded commodities for defects, damages, test weight, moisture, and protein
- Assigned Specific commodities to their designated location
- Handled all customer accounts for billing accuracy
- Trained new employees
- Graded all in house grain for shipment and storage
- Grain grading license with the state of Kansas
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures during all inspections.
- Utilized specialized tools such as moisture meters, test weight scales, sieves, dividers, magnifying glasses during inspections.
Team Lead
Exide Technology
10.2013 - 03.2019
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Supervised 50 employees throughout the formation department
- Created production schedules and manning for all lines
- Documented attendance for all employees
- Recorded hourly numbers for all production lines
- Coached and trained employees in various positions
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decision making.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Education
56 Credit Hours - Business
Brown Mackie
SalinaSkills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Workflow optimization
- 6S implementation
- Machine setup
- Precision machining
- Manual milling
- Quality control
- Mechanically inclined
- Visual inspection
- Precise measuring
- Machine maintenance
- Caliper use
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Quality assurance
- Production and processing
- Safety procedures
- Hiring and training
- MS office
- Shift scheduling
- Heavy lifting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Waste reduction
- Emergency response planning
- GMP compliance
- Machine setup and shutdown
Timeline
Machinist
Grainbelt
02.2024 - Current
SR. FSQ
Schwans Supply Food Chain
06.2023 - 02.2024
Laser Operator
Grainbelt
12.2021 - 06.2023
Brake Press Operator
Great Plains
08.2020 - 11.2021
Scale Master
Cargill Ag Horizons
03.2019 - 08.2020
Team Lead
Exide Technology
10.2013 - 03.2019
56 Credit Hours - Business
Brown Mackie