Joshua Mapes
Tucson
Summary
Efficient Cell Operator known for maintaining high productivity and completing tasks with precision. Skilled in machine operation, quality control, and preventive maintenance to ensure seamless production flow. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, utilizing these soft skills to enhance operational efficiency and contribute positively to team dynamics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
welding cell operator
Metalsa Etown
Elizabethtown
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Operated machinery to support production processes efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas consistently.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment daily.
- Recorded production data accurately for quality assurance purposes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to meet daily operational goals effectively.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge continuously.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
Operator
Akebono Brake
Elizabethtown
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts for various industries.
- Inspected machined components for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and workflows.
- Trained new employees on machine operation and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to prevent downtime and malfunctions.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machine issues to minimize production delays.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Monitored production output levels and made adjustments as necessary to maintain production goals.
- Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools, and casting variations.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
- Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
- Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
- Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols by properly using equipment and materials.
- Kept accurate records regarding production numbers and any repairs performed on machinery.
- Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
- Separated scrap waste and related materials for reuse or recycling.
- Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by maintaining injection molding machines, dies, robotic bottle packing machines and vacuum and casting furnaces.
Laborer Operator
Express Employment
Elizabethtown
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently and safely.
- Ensured quality control by inspecting items for defects and compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the production area daily.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and reduce downtime.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards in the work environment.
- Loaded materials onto production lines following established guidelines.
- Assisted in training new workers on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to supervisors promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe work area in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Packaged completed products according to customer specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for defects or flaws.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job progress and safety issues.
- Loaded parts onto conveyor belts for further processing.
- Operated machinery to fabricate and assemble product components.
- Followed written instructions regarding product assembly processes.
- Conducted quality control checks on all outgoing items prior to shipment.
- Monitored inventory levels throughout the shift.
- Performed daily maintenance of assembly machines and tooling.
- Performed minor repairs on broken or malfunctioning machinery.
- Identified potential process improvements that could increase efficiency and productivity.
- Completed necessary paperwork such as time cards, order forms.
- Recorded production data into computerized system accurately and efficiently.
- Repaired defective parts using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment.
- Adhered strictly to established safety protocols when operating equipment.
- Operated forklift to transport materials to designated areas.
- Utilized hoists, cranes, and other lifting devices to move heavy items safely.
- Evaluated current production processes and made forward-thinking adjustments to improve output.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
Education
GED -
Illinois Dept of Education
Du Quoin, IL09-2013
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- CNC operation
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Production documentation
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Precision measurement
- Material handling
- Basic computer skills
- Inspect equipment
- Machine operation
- Grinding skills
- Tolerance analysis
- Quality control analysis
- Material inspection
- Equipment tending
- Preventative maintenance
- Defect monitoring
- Operate machinery
- Micrometers Usage
- Machine adjustment
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Equipment calibration
- Welding techniques
- Machinery calibration
- Physical stamina
Timeline
welding cell operator
Metalsa Etown
05.2017 - 11.2017
Operator
Akebono Brake
03.2015 - 04.2017
Laborer Operator
Express Employment
03.2014 - 02.2015
GED -
Illinois Dept of Education
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