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Kerry Holoman

Maywood,IL

Summary

Experienced Heat Treat Operator skilled in heat-treating different materials. Produces desired hardness and durability with strong attention to detail and diligent monitoring. Focused on meeting business needs and satisfying customers. Desire to offer superior work ethic, team - oriented nature. Energetic and dedicated driver seeking employment, where my driving skills and willingness to earn can be utilized while confining to strive for continuous improvement and advancement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Heat Treat Operator

Arrow Gear
08.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed work orders to identify desired processing plans, temperatures and cycle requirements to produce optimal products.
  • Read production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, Furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements for objects to be heat-treated.
  • Recorded times that parts are removed from furnaces to document that objects have attained specified times.
  • Set up and operated or tend machines, such as furnaces, baths, flame -hardening machines, and electronic induction machines that harden, anneal, and heat - treat metal.
  • Adjust controls to maintain temperatures and heating times, using thermal instruments and charts.


  • Met production targets by efficiently setting up equipment, fixtures and racks.

CDL Truck Driver

Reese Transport
07.2021 - Current
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Heat Treat Operator

Bodycote Metal Heat Treating Service
05.2007 - 06.2021
  • Reviewed work orders to identify desired processing plans, temperatures and cycle requirements to produce optimal products.
  • Evaluated materials prior to heat treating to assess supply quality and presence of desired characteristics.
  • Resolved minor problems with manual techniques such as grinding off burs and buffing pieces.
  • Prepared and tended die-quenching machines to prevent warping of products.
  • Completed thorough measurements, tests and visual evaluations of completed products and assigned appropriate grades.
  • Located and input correct program numbers to set up computer-controlled production machinery.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

No Degree - Transportation And Materials Moving

Progressive Trucking
Cicero, IL

No Degree - General Studies

Triton College
River Grove, IL

Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Pyrometry Expertise
  • Hardness Testing
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Metallurgical Knowledge
  • Blueprint Reading

Timeline

Heat Treat Operator

Arrow Gear
08.2023 - Current

CDL Truck Driver

Reese Transport
07.2021 - Current

Heat Treat Operator

Bodycote Metal Heat Treating Service
05.2007 - 06.2021

No Degree - Transportation And Materials Moving

Progressive Trucking

No Degree - General Studies

Triton College

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