Kimberly Garner
Russellville
Summary
Dynamic Production Technician with a proven track record at First Solar, skilled in technical troubleshooting and lean manufacturing. Adept at enhancing production efficiency and ensuring quality control, I excel in team communication and continuous improvement initiatives, driving operational success while maintaining safety compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician I
First Solar
Trinity
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting issues related to production machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and optimize production processes.
Production Material Handler
North American Lighting
Muscle Shoals
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided timely feedback on any discrepancies in the production process.
- Reported any damaged goods immediately upon receiving them from suppliers.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Communicated effectively with other departments regarding inventory needs or shortages.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
- Inspected and verified incoming material to ensure accuracy of order.
Production MIG Welder
Tru Homes
Hackleburg
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Clean parts before welding operation is performed using appropriate cleaning methods such as grinding or wire brushing.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc, shielded metal arc and flux cored arc welding techniques.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- Examined welds to check bead size and other specifications.
- Repair defective parts or fill holes, indentations or seams in metal products.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Troubleshoot problems with machinery or components during the welding process in order to minimize downtime.
- Ensure that all welds meet required standards for appearance, strength and penetration.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Set up welding machines and related equipment according to specifications.
- Used correct tools, materials, and attachments for the specific job.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Replace worn consumable items such as electrodes, nozzles and tips when needed.
- Test completed welds for strength and soundness using appropriate testing methods.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Keep accurate records of daily activities including number of pieces produced and any repairs made.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the production department.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Grind down excess weld, slag or spatter using power tools or hand tools.
- Handled equipment and materials following protocols for safe and cost-effective production.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Assist in training new personnel in the use of welding equipment.
- Maintain a safe work area by adhering to safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Production MIG Welder
FreightCar America
Cherokee
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Clean parts before welding operation is performed using appropriate cleaning methods such as grinding or wire brushing.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc, shielded metal arc and flux cored arc welding techniques.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- Examined welds to check bead size and other specifications.
- Repair defective parts or fill holes, indentations or seams in metal products.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Troubleshoot problems with machinery or components during the welding process in order to minimize downtime.
- Calibrate and adjust equipment settings as necessary for optimal performance.
- Ensure that all welds meet required standards for appearance, strength and penetration.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Set up welding machines and related equipment according to specifications.
- Used correct tools, materials, and attachments for the specific job.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Replace worn consumable items such as electrodes, nozzles and tips when needed.
- Test completed welds for strength and soundness using appropriate testing methods.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Keep accurate records of daily activities including number of pieces produced and any repairs made.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the production department.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Grind down excess weld, slag or spatter using power tools or hand tools.
- Handled equipment and materials following protocols for safe and cost-effective production.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Assist in training new personnel in the use of welding equipment.
- Checked part compliance against specifications using measuring tools.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Conduct regular maintenance checks on MIG welding machines to identify potential issues.
- Identify proper filler metals for various metals being welded.
- Maintain records of production output and quality control results.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Maintain a safe work area by adhering to safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Monitor progress of welds throughout the entire process to ensure accuracy of joints.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Education
GED -
Russellville High School
Russellville, AL05-1990
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Lean manufacturing
- Technical troubleshooting
- Production planning
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Team communication
- Safety compliance
- Continuous improvement
- Effective communication
- Task prioritization
- Employee training
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
Production Technician I
First Solar
09.2024 - Current
Production Material Handler
North American Lighting
08.2023 - 09.2024
Production MIG Welder
Tru Homes
07.2019 - 09.2023
Production MIG Welder
FreightCar America
05.2017 - 09.2019
GED -
Russellville High School
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