Kolby Figueroa
P.O. Box 43 Keaau,HI
Summary
Dynamic Pretreatment Operator at Pacific Biodiesel Technologies with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Expert in machine operation and equipment maintenance, enhancing production efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring safety compliance and quality standards while training new operators in best practices. Always hardworking and passionate about my job, willingness to learn new things, and ready to help achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pretreatment Operator
Pacific Biodiesel Technologies
Kea‘au, HI
01.2023 - Current
- Operated biodiesel production equipment to ensure functionality and safety compliance.
- Monitored process parameters, adjusting controls to maintain quality standards during production runs. Making sure runs are not overflowing.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery such as centerfuge/decanter/leaf filterpress/trashpumps/augerpumps and identifying issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with my team members to workflows, improving overall production output and consistency. Daily use of camlock fittings on hoes, making sure manifold/valves are correctly lined up.
- Operated various types of machineries such as fork lifts and rig/yard dog to pull ISO containers in diverse work environments.Pump truck to suck up
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols. Making sure to always wear PPE for protection.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices in the work environment.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- tank cleanout
Painter Laborer
Alii Painting LLC.
Hilo, HI
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming houses.
- Applied various types of paints, stains, and finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Assisted in selecting appropriate paint materials based on surface type and desired outcome to enhance quality work.
- Worked well with other team members to complete projects on houses all over the island.
- Trained new workers on safety protocols and best practices in painting techniques to promote a safe work environment.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Education
High School Diploma -
Keaau High School
Kea‘au, HISkills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Open to working with others
- Machine operation
- Equipment operation
- Efficient multitasking
- Forklift operation
- Tool operation
- Hand and power tools
- Production work
- Machine setup
- Equipment maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Customer service
- Chemical handling
- Process control
- Operational documentation
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and communication
- Positive attitude
- Good communication
- Machine setup and shutdown
- Material loading and unloading
Timeline
Pretreatment Operator
Pacific Biodiesel Technologies
01.2023 - Current
Painter Laborer
Alii Painting LLC.
04.2018 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Keaau High School