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JOSHUA ALEXANDER TALLEY

Summerville,SC

Summary

Experienced Manufacturing Team Lead and Operations Trainer with 10 years in production settings. Proficient in assembly, process operation, and composite materials, with a successful record in team training and mentorship. Focused on safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance, contributing to increased operational efficiency. Customer service experience strengthens relationship-building skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control

Sportsman Boats/Phenom Yachts
Summerville, SC
09.2023 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive quality control inspections of finished boats throughout production stages.
  • Checked metal frames for weld integrity, tube bends, and surface imperfections.
  • Performs basic organic chemical conversion and paint preparation.
  • Corrected various defects by preparing surfaces, sanding, color matching, painting, and buffing.
  • Applies routine organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements.
  • Performs machine setup, machining, welding setup, welding, sheet metal fabrication, extrusion, tube bending, and fabrication tasks. Performs composite lay-up, fabrication, and assembly tasks. Assisted in laying up composite materials to molds for structural integrity.
  • Tested and programmed marine electronics (Mercury, Garmin) to ensure operational effectiveness, and assembled and installed wire harnesses.
  • Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
  • Collaborated with management to resolve quality discrepancies and uphold standards.
  • Prepares test articles, fixtures, and data collection devices to perform various tests.
  • Signs off on work orders to reflect that the work is completed using Microsoft Office products.
  • Completed Sportsman Lean Manufacturing and Safety programs, as well as specialized training in gel coat, polish, and inspection.
  • Completed Sportsman Lean Manufacturing and Safety programs, as well as specialized training in gel coat, polish, and inspection.

Production Operator

GAF Corporation
Summerville, SC
09.2018 - 09.2023
  • Efficiently gathered materials and ingredients for paint production based on detailed instructions.
  • Conducted quality control using a viscometer and tinting to achieve custom colors.
  • Operated mixing equipment and contributed to assembly canning line for packing finished products.
  • Set up CNC fill machine in accordance with established work instructions.
  • Prepared pallets of completed paint buckets, ensuring secure stacking and accurate configuration.
  • Maintained adherence to safety policies and customer specifications during all production stages.

Team Lead, Production Line, Process Operator and Assembler

SELEE Corporation
Hendersonville, NC
08.2015 - 04.2018
  • Rapidly advanced from Temporary Production Worker to Team Lead at Selee Corporation through demonstrated leadership potential.
  • Led team of 10 members, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards and customer specifications.
  • Provided training and mentorship to enhance team skills and performance.
  • Operated CNC machine for precision part cutting, documenting performance and quality metrics.
  • Assembles, repairs, modifies, and installs various power plants and drive trains.
  • Executed maintenance tasks and assembled machines according to blueprints and work instructions.
  • Worked on articles of limited complexity following established drawings and requirements.
  • Utilized various hand and pneumatic tools, including drills and sanders, for diverse production tasks.
  • Conducted forklift operations for efficient material handling and logistics management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Henderson High School
Hendersonville, NC
01.2014

Skills

  • Assembly and production line
  • Process operator
  • Training and mentoring new staff
  • Compliance with QA standards and customer specifications
  • Operating a forklift
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Proper pallet and load bearing
  • Inventory stock management
  • Updating automated systems
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Performing inventory counts
  • CNC operation
  • Composite fabrication
  • Quality control
  • Process improvement
  • Advanced troubleshooting and problem solving

Certification

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), North Carolina, 2017, Highest scores achieved in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information.

Gel coat applications.

Polish & inspect.

Timeline

Quality Control

Sportsman Boats/Phenom Yachts
09.2023 - Current

Production Operator

GAF Corporation
09.2018 - 09.2023

Team Lead, Production Line, Process Operator and Assembler

SELEE Corporation
08.2015 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Henderson High School

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