Kenneth Tuten
Barnwell,SC
Summary
Dynamic Landscaping Crew Leader at Adams Landscaping Nursery with proven expertise in quality control and team leadership. Skilled in equipment maintenance and safety training, I consistently ensured high standards in project execution and customer satisfaction. Adept at managing resources effectively, I fostered a productive work environment that enhanced team performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Crew Leader
Adams landscaping nursery
Barnwell , South Carolina
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Maintained accurate records of time worked by crew members.
- Coordinated with suppliers on delivery times for materials used in projects.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and complaints regarding landscaping services.
- Ensured proper use of equipment, tools, and materials for each job.
- Trained new employees in safety procedures and policies related to the job.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
Machine Operator Technician
Scotsman
Fairfax, SC
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Ordered replacement parts when needed for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
- Inspected parts with precision measuring instruments and recorded results on inspection reports.
- Recorded data on daily production sheets accurately detailing number of items produced each day.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance checks on all machinery including cleaning of machine parts.
- Loaded materials into machines ensuring proper positioning of material in relation to the tooling used.
- Programmed computer numerical control machines using CAD and CAM software packages.
- Set up and operate production machines to perform tasks such as cutting, forming, punching, drilling and assembly.
- Communicated with supervisors about any changes that need to be made during production runs.
Machine Operator
Augusta Fiberglass
Aiken, South Carolina
03.2008 - 05.2017
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Mathematics
Denmark Tech
Barnwell, SC02-2018
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety training
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Preventive maintenance
- Machinery operation
- Heavy machinery
- Horticultural tools
- Workplace safety
Timeline
Landscaping Crew Leader
Adams landscaping nursery
03.2023 - 02.2025
Machine Operator Technician
Scotsman
03.2018 - 08.2023
Machine Operator
Augusta Fiberglass
03.2008 - 05.2017
Associate Degree - Applied Mathematics
Denmark Tech