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Work History
Education
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Keith Matheny

Indianapolis,Indiana

Summary

I am a hard and motivated worker with 15+ years of Manufacturing, Assembly and Packaging operations experience, currently seeking a position Manufacturing Operator to apply physical strength, organizational skills, and general problem-solving knowledge.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembly Production Operator

Carrier
08.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough inspections and addressing defects promptly.
  • Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by identifying inefficiencies within the production process and suggesting improvements.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines and ensure smooth workflow.
  • Increased assembly line efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
  • Consistently met or exceeded daily production targets without compromising on quality standards.

UHT Machine Operator/Specialist

Heartland Food Group
10.2019 - 08.2024
  • Mix and blend ingredients according to recipes using a paddle or ribbon blender, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients
  • Transfer products made through UHT Machine to tank
  • Record production and test data for each food product batch
  • Complete record keeping items
  • Develop problem solving skills to maintain and troubleshoot equipment
  • Operate the CIP (Clean-In-Place) system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, and pipelines
  • Follow all food safety and food security guidelines

Production Line Operator

Excide Battery
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Repeatedly lift and handle battery parts, envelope materials, elements and batteries weighing from grams to 50 pounds
  • Identify correct correlating decals and clean them before placing them on the correct battery
  • Recognize defective material and report issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution

Associate Assembler

Allegion
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties
  • Formed assemblies and subassemblies using had guns and press machinery
  • Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances
  • Completed and entered quality records, scrap reports and machine logs into database

Machine Operator

Stanley Black & Decker Inc
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Lead assembly line in assembling exit door products in a quality and efficient manner
  • Kept equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines
  • Maintained work area safety and appearance by focusing on safety, organization, and cleanliness

Education

GED -

Fathers & Family Center
2835 N. Illinois St.

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Fast learner
  • Safety focused
  • Warehouse equipment knowledge

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Assembly Production Operator

Carrier
08.2024 - Current

UHT Machine Operator/Specialist

Heartland Food Group
10.2019 - 08.2024

Production Line Operator

Excide Battery
01.2019 - 10.2019

Associate Assembler

Allegion
05.2016 - 12.2018

Machine Operator

Stanley Black & Decker Inc
09.2015 - 04.2016

GED -

Fathers & Family Center
Keith Matheny