Jonathan Gravatte
Forman
Mount Washington,KY
Summary
Dynamic Foreman at D.G. Industries with a proven track record in enhancing team productivity and operational efficiency. Skilled in effective problem resolution and equipment operation, I successfully reduced material waste and improved project delivery timelines. Committed to excellence, I foster strong workforce collaboration and maintain high safety standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
Certification
Work History
Foreman
D.G. Industries
05.2012 - Current
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime due to mechanical failure or repairs.
- Maintained high levels of workforce morale and engagement, organizing team-building activities and providing regular feedback.
- Reduced material waste significantly, implementing stringent inventory management and usage tracking systems.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
IT Technician
D.G. Industries
05.2010 - Current
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
- Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
- Provided remote technical support, resolving issues quickly without requiring onsite visits whenever possible.
- Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as printers, scanners.
- Corrected connectivity faults to restore user access to local networks, cloud-based storage and public web.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
Machine Operator
D.G. Industires
05.2010 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- 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.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Optimized machine output to meet production targets, carefully scheduling machine runs and maintenance.
- Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Operated and controlled CO2 laser, Hydraulic Press Break and Hydraulic Horizontal Bandsaw equipment.
- Managed operation of boilers, pumps and FIlter systems.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Maintenance
Associate of Arts - General Studies
05-2015
Associate of Science - Machine Maintenance
05-2015
Skills
- Routine Equipment Care
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Communication skills
- Inventory management
- Workforce Collaboration
- Technical Problem Analysis
- Decision-making
- Consistent Commitment to Excellence
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strength-Based Operations
- Equipment operation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Materials management
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Schematics and blueprints
- Physical stamina
- Metal Framing Proficiency
- Dimensional Analysis
- Hand and power tools
- Effective Multitasking
- Tool maintenance
- Conflict resolution
- Material ordering
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5-9 staff members.
- Setting up and Learning new equipment.
- Bringing in new business opportunity for the company.
Certification
- Laser Programmer, Cincinnati, 2017 August
- Proform/Baseform, Operator Cincinnati, 2015 July
- CL-400 Laser Operator, Cincinnati, 2017 September
- CL-900 Laser Maintenance, Cincinnati, 2018 February
- Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals, Cisco, 2024 August
- Linux Fundamentals, Learn Quest, Jun 2024
- SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide, Coursera, December 2024
- Pre Security Learning Path, TryHackMe, December 2024
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- Google Cybersecurity, Coursera, April 2024
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Foreman - D.G. Industries
05.2012 - Current
IT Technician - D.G. Industries
05.2010 - Current
Machine Operator - D.G. Industires
05.2010 - Current
Jefferson Community And Technical College - Associate of Applied Science, Machine Maintenance
Jefferson Community And Technical College - Associate of Arts, General Studies
Jefferson Community And Technical College - Associate of Science, Machine Maintenance
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Computer Programming
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balance401k matchSimilar Profiles
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