Jimmy Carranza
Blountsville ,AL
Summary
Precision-driven Plater known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in electroplating, surface preparation, and quality inspection to ensure adherence to industry standards. Brings strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and teamwork skills to excel in fast-paced environments. Committed to maintaining safety protocols and delivering consistently high-quality results.
Responsible professional skilled at performing each job task with attention critical details, internal standards, and optimal safety protocols. Sets up machines and completes thorough quality control procedures to assess and improve products.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
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Language
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Plater/EDT Crane operator-Crew Leader
Neo Industries
Decatur, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Utilized remote controls or radio devices to operate the crane.
- Assisted with rigging operations as required.
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
- Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
- Mentored new employees on safety protocols and equipment procedures.
- Guided team members in arranging blocking or outrigging under cranes.
- Communicated effectively with team to address issues and improve processes.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills.
- Completed minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to meet industry specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Operated heavy machinery following safety guidelines and operational best practices.
- Documented production activities to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to 5S principles.
- Ran tests on finished products to ensure coating thickness was within specifications.
- Applied metal coatings to parts using electroplating or hot-dip galvanizing techniques.
- Monitored plating operations to ensure quality standards were met.
- Loaded and unloaded parts from racks or baskets into tanks or onto conveyors for processing.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly observed at all times while working with dangerous substances.
- Recorded production data such as quantity of parts processed, type of coating applied.
- Used precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers and gauges to measure part dimensions before and after treatment.
- Troubleshot plating problems by performing tests on samples and making adjustments as required.
- Dipped parts in chemical baths to clean and h surfaces prior to plating.
- Performed minor maintenance on machines and notified supervisor of needed repairs.
- Operated hoists to place workpieces onto machine feed carriages or spindles.
- Monitored and measured thicknesses of electroplating on components to verify conformance to specifications.
- Regulated current and voltage flow by adjusting machine settings to control plating processes.
- Loaded and setup materials in preparation successful operation of equipment.
- Immersed objects for coating and plating into cleaning solutions and sprayed objects with conductive solutions to prepare plating.
- Trained entry-level employees and apprentices on coater machinery operation to maximize team performance.
- Operated cranes to lift and transport materials safely across job sites.
- Conducted daily inspections of crane equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in various environments.
- Maintained accurate logs of crane operations and maintenance activities.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
Packer/Technician/Maintenance Crew Member
Pilgrims Pride JBS
Guntersville, Alabama
11.2009 - 08.2023
- Packaged products according to safety and quality standards.
- Operated packaging machinery and equipment efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in packing area.
- Inspected products for defects before packaging.
- Assisted in training new packers on best practices.
- Verified labels for appropriate order numbers and item specifications.
- Assembled cartons, crates, and containers to prepare for shipping.
- Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping.
- Reported any damaged goods or discrepancies between actual product received versus what was ordered to management immediately upon discovery.
- Provided assistance in the assembly line when needed.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts to move materials.
- Collaborated with colleagues from other departments in order to coordinate efficient workflow processes.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.
Education
JB Pennington
Blountsville , ALSkills
- Crane operation
- Metal coating
- Quality inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Production documentation
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Visual inspection
- Hand tools proficiency
- Overhead crane operation
- Record keeping
- Workflow optimization
- Teamwork
- Stress tolerance
- Assembly line work
- Maintenance techniques
- Preventative maintenance
- Log updating
- Multitasking
- Machine operation
- Active listening
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plater/EDT Crane operator-Crew Leader
Neo Industries
08.2023 - Current
Packer/Technician/Maintenance Crew Member
Pilgrims Pride JBS
11.2009 - 08.2023
JB Pennington