Joe Downer
Winder,GA
Summary
Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembling and manufacturing quality work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions. I have a good work ethic with a polite and professional demeanor. Willingness to learn and anticipate what needs to be done next. I am reliable and trustworthy. I am on time and consistent. I dont call out or miss days of work. I have been with my current employer for over 6 years. I have moved to Winder where my wife works and I am looking for a career here locally.
I am a resourceful professional in manufacturing and production environments known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in machinery operation, quality assurance, and safety protocols. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and consistent output. Committed to maintaining workplace safety and meeting production targets through effective communication and organizational skills.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Worker
Kipper Tool Company
Gainesville, Georgia
03.2019 - Current
- Operate machinery to assemble and package tools efficiently.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Inspect products for quality assurance before shipping.
- Pick tools from inventory to build tool kits ranging from small hand tools and aviation mechanics kits to large hydraulic,pneumatic and electric equipment kits for the US Military and private sector companies including GE, Boeing, Siemens and Georgia power.
- Over the last 6 years I have cross trained in several departments including shipping and receiving. Frequently loading and unloading trailers and containers. Putting received items into inventory. Picking and packing items for shipping.
- Special projects outfitting 20 ft containers with tool box style cabinets, shelves and racking. Custom painting and rhino bed liner spraying of containers, tool boxes and foam trays for cabinets and boxes that hold tools.
- Wood shop building pallets and crates for shipping kits.
- Assist in general building maintenance.
- Training new hires for production.
- Media printing and binding tool locator guide books and labels.
- Ez cad and xtool laser etching/engraving Id codes on tools and data plates for cabinets, crates and tool boxes.
Tree Trimmer/Chipper Operator
Silver City Tree Service
Dawsonville, Georgia
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Operated chainsaws and hand tools for tree trimming and removal. Helped drag limbs and brush and feed into the chipper.
- Responsible for debris clean up.
- Keeping equipment clean and organized.
Landscape installation and maintenance
KCS Lawn Care
Gainesville, Georgia
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain, GaSkills
- Forklift certified and proficient at loading and unloading trailers and containers Unloading flat bed trailers unloading 20 ft containers outside with large lift trucks as well as large equipment for heavy machines Trained on multiple lifts including stand up, sit down, reach lift, scissor lift and electric pallet jacks
- Using power tools to assemble equipment and tools for Caterpillar and JCB kits and assembling cabinets and tool boxes
- Using carpentry tools for measuring, cutting and nailing pallets and crates
- Attention to detail ensuring correct part numbers and identification codes and over all inspection for quality and fit for and function
- Certified fit tested for respirator face mask and responsible for maintaining and cleaning of graeco dual part mixing machine and spray gun and mixing linesResponsible for spraying rhino bed liner coating and or painting cabinets shelving and boxes
- Communicate between engineering, production and shipping from start to finish and responsible for checklists, production verification and weights and dimensions paperwork for inventory and shipping
- Assisting in general maintenance and up keep of the warehouse from changing air filters , large sodium light bulbs in the warehouse and parking lots to bathroom plumbing, forklifts and warehouse equipment
Timeline
Production Worker
Kipper Tool Company
03.2019 - Current
Tree Trimmer/Chipper Operator
Silver City Tree Service
05.2018 - 11.2019
Landscape installation and maintenance
KCS Lawn Care
Stone Mountain