Keegan Millsap
McKenzie,TN
Summary
Manufacturing professional experienced in setting up, running, adjusting, and calibrating machinery. Delivered high-quality production results through strong attention to detail and mechanical expertise. Committed to reliability and a strong work ethic.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
Ceco Doors
Milan, TN
09.2026 - Current
- Read blueprints and verified bend specifications before forming sheet metal.
- Adjusted machine controls to meet part dimensions and angle requirements.
- Inspected formed parts for quality, alignment, and surface defects.
- Loaded raw materials and positioned sheets for accurate bending operations.
- Maintained press brake tools, dies, and work area for safe operation.
- Reported any malfunctions or irregularities immediately to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
Press Operator
Stanley Black & Decker
Martin, TN
12.2025 - 08.2026
- Operated stamping presses in Stanley Black & Decker production environment.
- Set up press equipment following work orders and specifications.
- Monitored press output for quality defects and process issues.
- Adjusted machine settings to maintain safe, consistent operation.
- Handled raw materials and loaded stock for production runs.
- Followed safety procedures and lockout tagout requirements daily.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
Assembly Operator
Hydro Gear
Huntingdon, Tennessee
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Worked on different stations on an assembly line manufacturing zero turn lawnmower transmissions
- Operated assembly line equipment and maintained steady production flow.
- Inspected components for defects and separated nonconforming parts.
- Followed safety procedures and maintained clean workstations.
- Adjusted machine settings for product changeovers and line readiness.
- Loaded materials and supplied parts to keep stations moving.
- Collaborated with other operators on the assembly line to meet daily goals for productivity and accuracy.
Kiln Operator
U.S Brick
Gleason, Tennessee
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Monitored kiln controls during brick firing at production line.
- Adjusted temperature settings to maintain proper brick curing and firing cycles.
- Inspected brick loads for defects before and after kiln processing.
- Recorded kiln readings and production logs for shift handoff
- Coordinated with production staff to keep kiln operations aligned with schedule.
- Cleaned kiln equipment and work areas to support safe brick manufacturing.
- Followed safety procedures while operating high-heat kiln systems and controls.
- Set up, operated and adjusted kiln to burn bricks according to specifications.
- Performed regular maintenance on kiln components such as fans, blowers, valves and pumps.
Aluminum Rolling Mill floater/Assistant Operator
Granges Americas
Huntingdon, Tennessee
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Adjusted machine settings to support stable production flow.
- Supported operators with start-up, shutdown, and changeover procedures.
- Followed safety rules and maintained clean work areas in production facility.
- Operated mill equipment safely in manufacturing plant production environment.
- Monitored grind settings and adjusted controls for consistent material flow.
- Craned aluminum coils with overhead crane to be prepped.
- Operated 3 different cold rolling aluminum mills as a floater, from light gauge to heavy gauge metal.
Helper/assistant
Russell’s Water Well Drilling
McKenzie, TN
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted with water well drilling tasks
- Prepared worksite equipment for drilling operations and daily setup
- Loaded and unloaded drilling tools, pipe, and casing materials
- Performed a variety of tasks such as lifting heavy objects, carrying supplies and cleaning up debris.
Education
McKenzie High School
McKenzie, TNSkills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Machine troubleshooting
- Forklift operation
- Lockout tagout
- Safety compliance
- Detail orientation
- Problem solving
Certification
- Forklift certified
- Over head crane certified
Accomplishments
- Multiple spot awards at Granges Americas for safety and exceeding production records.
- Was named employee of the week at Stanley Black & Decker
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Press Operator
Ceco Doors
09.2026 - Current
Press Operator
Stanley Black & Decker
12.2025 - 08.2026
Assembly Operator
Hydro Gear
03.2025 - 11.2025
Kiln Operator
U.S Brick
01.2024 - 02.2025
Aluminum Rolling Mill floater/Assistant Operator
Granges Americas
02.2020 - 12.2023
Helper/assistant
Russell’s Water Well Drilling
06.2018 - 02.2020
McKenzie High School