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Jonathan Watson

Nicholls,GA

Summary

I am self-motivated and dependable while achieving high performance safely with minimal supervision. I am a great problem solver and can be easily trained in a new environment. I will always lead by example to get the goal achieved safely, on time, and correct the first time.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Serta Simmons Bedding
03.2019 - 10.2023
  • Adhered to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance and retained a copy of work performed on a lap top e-maintenance program.
  • Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical components to maximize plant safety and to minimize production down time.
  • Dismantled and relocated equipment throughout the plant for better production flow.
  • Fabricated what we were equipped to do to minimize outside contractors.

Mechanical Journeyman

Southland Process Group
02.2017 - 12.2018
  • Built industrial companies from the ground up and installed all production machinery and components.
  • Removed and installed new machinery and components in existing companies.
  • Assessed blueprints, schematics and technical specifications to assemble and install new machinery and plant equipment utilized in bulk materials handling across a wide range of industries, ranging from chemical plants to sheetrock production plants.
  • Troubleshot, diagnosed, and corrected faults in machines and equipment during the start-up and commissioning stage.
  • Followed company safety procedures in regards to the operation of heavy machinery and hand tools to prevent accidents.
  • Made sure that mechanical parts were properly fit and assembled while observing tight project deadlines.
  • Trained in OSHA safety, Forklift, JLG, aerial lifts, confined space, L.O.T.O, fall protection, etc.

Department Leadman/ Operator

Southwire Company
05.2008 - 12.2016

Operator:

  • Manufactured wire and cable safely ensuring part conformity to specifications and requirements while also meeting production dead lines.
  • Troubleshot the lines and worked with maintenance to get them up and running faster and more efficient.
  • Maintained and ensured accurate and timely completion of log books and inspection reports.
  • Read and interpreted operation and parameter sheets to effectively set-up and complete each job.
  • Trained new employees to work safely and productively.
  • Learned to run production on every machine in the CVs and extrusion departments.

Leadman:

  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance, and maintained work environments safe and efficient at all times.
  • troubleshot all the lines and helped out in anyway possible to keep all lines running and in safe condition.
  • Monitored equipment efficiency, checked material supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet the expected demand of wire production.
  • Conducted safety meetings daily and provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
  • Communicated company philosophies and policies, and lead my employees to have a safe high performing team.
  • Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times.
  • Updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Maintained top-notch quality standards and eliminated downtime to maximize wire production.
  • Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement and a decrease in waste for a more efficient production of wire.

Education

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Coffee County High School
Douglas, GA

Skills

  • Safety trained
  • Problem solving
  • Quick to learn
  • Leadership skills
  • Class B CDL
  • Time management skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Computer skills
  • Mechanical journeyman
  • Fabrication
  • Millwright experience
  • Iron work experience
  • Rigging experience
  • Construction
  • plumbing and minor electrical
  • blueprint knowledgeable
  • Different kinds of equipment such as forklifts, JLGs, aerial lifts, tractors, bobcats, front loaders, etc

Timeline

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Serta Simmons Bedding
03.2019 - 10.2023

Mechanical Journeyman

Southland Process Group
02.2017 - 12.2018

Department Leadman/ Operator

Southwire Company
05.2008 - 12.2016

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Coffee County High School
Jonathan Watson