Kary Moore
Bedford,Ohio
Summary
Motivated Foundry/Factory Machine Operator knowledgeable about reading diagrams, using equipment and maintaining site safety. Excellent listening, organizational and problem-solving skills. Offering 12+ years of experience in similar positions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 3 Primary Operator
Swagelok
08.2022 - Current
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
Electric Furnace Operator
Schumann Inc
05.2011 - 09.2020
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment
- Monitored metal melting temperatures using pyrometers and adjusted accordingly
- Transported raw materials from storage areas to workstations manually or by forklift
- Determined appropriate temperature and time settings for each material and mold to reduce non‐ conformances
- Prepared mixtures for new molds by measuring, mixing and pouring raw materials
- Performed preventive maintenance on all equipment regularly
- Operated ovens and furnaces to melt, flux and pour metals into casts and molds
- Maintained records of production data such as weight, temperature, and time
- Received instruction from supervisor regarding job tasks and followed instructions precisely
- Designed quality assurance methods and detailed inspections for completed products
- Ensured that all safety precautions were taken prior to beginning any task in the foundry area
- Adjusted flow rates of molten metal during the pouring process based on customer requirements
- Dumped scrap material into hoppers for recycling or disposal purposes
- Inspected molds for defects and ensured quality of castings
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment as needed to ensure proper functioning
- Checked the chemical composition of alloys before pouring them into the mold cavities
- Poured molten metals into molds to create castings according to specifications
- Set up and operated foundry equipment, including ladles, furnaces, and pouring machines
- Delivered products to customer locations on time
- Completed day‐to‐day duties accurately and efficiently
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Painter
Venture Dynamics
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Masked off areas before applying paint finishes
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces
- Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings
- Ensured that ventilation systems were functioning properly before starting any painting tasks
- Operated power tools such as spray guns and pressure washers
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications
- Cleaned up job sites when finished with projects
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces
- Painter ‐ Ventrue Dynamics
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications
- Cleaned up job sites when finished with projects
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements
- Inspected painted surfaces after completion to ensure quality standards were met
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment
U.S Navy
04.2003 - 07.2006
- Documented special tracking information, including weather and emergency signals
- Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities
- Maintained and placed visual landing aids to assist pilots with safe and efficient landings
- Prepared and fueled planes for take‐off and organized operations for each landing
- Worked alongside maintenance teams to complete repairs and restore full functionality with minimal downtime
- Collaborated with team of [Number] personnel to maintain smooth and efficient operations
- Replaced defective parts or components with new ones following established procedures
- Conducted daily pre‐flight inspections of aircraft and related equipment
- Carried out regular inspections of airframes, landing gear assemblies, and hydraulic systems
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times while operating aircrafts
- Conducted basic and advanced repairs on deck landing equipment including steam‐driven catapults
- Interpreted logs to understand issue history and nature, troubleshoot faults and identify next steps
- Evaluated the performance of assigned personnel to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance adhered to standards and procedures
- Troubleshooted malfunctions of aircraft systems during flight operations
- Coordinated with air traffic control towers for takeoffs and landings
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components
- Performed routine maintenance on aircraft, engines, and other aviation equipment
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments
- Completed day‐to‐day duties accurately and efficiently
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maple Heights High, College Prep
2002
Skills
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Instrumentation Calibration
- Electrical Systems
- Temperature Control
- Waste Reduction
- Heavy Lifting
- Production Monitoring
- Safety Procedures
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Forklift Driving
- Loading and Unloading Procedures
- Parts Inspection
- Metal Pouring
- Quality Testing
- Product Inspection
Timeline
Level 3 Primary Operator
Swagelok
08.2022 - Current
Electric Furnace Operator
Schumann Inc
05.2011 - 09.2020
Painter
Venture Dynamics
05.2007 - 05.2008
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment
U.S Navy
04.2003 - 07.2006
High School Diploma -
Maple Heights High, College Prep
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