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Kerry Johnson

Johnson City,TN

Summary

I have 20 + years of working in factories, operating various machines and assembly. Experience in quality assurance and troubleshooting machines to meet standards needed to do the work order.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Holliston llc
Church Hill, TN
09.2023 - Current
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.

Machine Operator

Leclerc Foods
Kingsport, TN
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
  • Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.

Stocking

Food City
Johnson City, TN
07.2022 - 08.2022

Stocking goods on shelf in store. Unload merchandise from trucks.

Assembly

AY Mcdonald
Elizabethton, TN
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.
  • Kept workstation organized and orderly, making sure production parts, tools, test equipment and documentation were properly stored and maintained.
  • Followed safety procedures while working in noisy and dusty environments to operate machines and tools.
  • Used hand and power tools to assemble products.
  • Read tape measures, drawings, diagrams and specifications for correct assembly.
  • Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
  • Used templates and drawings to complete product according to specifications.

Machine Operator

Henkel
Bowling Green, KY
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
  • 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, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs.
  • Operated various gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.
  • Established and enforced 5s program successful in increasing line efficiency and dropping accidents to 0 per quarter.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date,

Assembly Operator

Bowling Green Metalforming
Bowling Green, KY
02.2016 - 07.2020
  • Trained new employees on Machines and positions to support team efficiency.
  • Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
  • Quality checked components to determine conformance to specifications.
  • Used machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
  • Prevented jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying parts clearances.
  • Completed quality records, scrap reports and machine logs in database.
  • Operated welding, press brake, plate rolls, angle and channel rolls and shears to complete assemblies.

Machine Operator

Delta Faucet Company
Morgantown, KY
02.2012 - 01.2016
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • 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.
  • Operated various quality gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.

Education

High School Diploma -

Butler County High
Morgantown, KY
05.1984

Skills

  • Loading and unloading protocols
  • Modifications and adjustments
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • Machinery operations
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Assembly procedures
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Equipment operation
  • QC

Timeline

Machine Operator

Holliston llc
09.2023 - Current

Machine Operator

Leclerc Foods
08.2022 - 07.2023

Stocking

Food City
07.2022 - 08.2022

Assembly

AY Mcdonald
02.2022 - 06.2022

Machine Operator

Henkel
08.2020 - 10.2021

Assembly Operator

Bowling Green Metalforming
02.2016 - 07.2020

Machine Operator

Delta Faucet Company
02.2012 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

Butler County High
Kerry Johnson