Kenneth Gentry
Atlanta,Ga
Summary
Diligent about protecting parts from warping while maintaining high efficiency and safety targets. Reliable, organized and focused on meeting tight schedules using strong fabrication and welding abilities. Good All around welder.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator/welder
Dexter Axle
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears and forming or spinning machines.
Security Guard
West Metro Patrol
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Monitored premises and recorded all activity in daily officer report for submission to protocol at close of shift.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
Independent Contractor
Communications Inc
Atlanta, Ga
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Free cell phones, and other government assistance.
- I dealt directly with the general public.
- Delivered high level of customer service and support by answering questions and returning phone calls quickly.
Warehouse Associate
Core Mark, Smyrna, Ga — Warehouse/Freezer
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Followed customer instructions about placement of items and special considerations for handling.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
Education
Welding Technician - Welding
Fortis College - Smyrna
2140 South Cobb Dr. SE06.2021
Skills
- Punctuality, Hardworking
- Customer service skills
- Stick Welding (SMAW)
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- TIG welding
- Problem resolution
- Machinery operations
- Machining and production standards
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Perfect Attendance- I've received this award at numerous locations. Employee of the month- Received at most occupations.
Timeline
Machine Operator/welder
Dexter Axle
01.2021 - 07.2023
Security Guard
West Metro Patrol
01.2020 - 07.2020
Independent Contractor
Communications Inc
01.2014 - 01.2020
Warehouse Associate
Core Mark, Smyrna, Ga — Warehouse/Freezer
01.2012 - 06.2013
Welding Technician - Welding
Fortis College - Smyrna
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