Kurt Duran
Orrville,OH
Summary
Dedicated Parts Specialist with over 12 years of experience in shipping and quality control. Proven ability to enhance workflows, support production efficiency, and train team members for improved operational success. Focused on delivering quality products and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Specialist
E-Pak Manufacturing
Wooster, Ohio
07.2014 - Current
- Helped improve workflows for faster parts retrieval and distribution.
- Supported outbound shipping coordination to meet customer deadlines consistently.
- Checked parts for defects and damage before delivery to maintain quality standards.
- Read blueprints and specifications for welding tasks.
- Inspected welds for quality and code compliance.
- Used welding skills to repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts with cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Inspected products for quality standards and specification compliance.
- Supported production needs through material handling and staffing assistance.
- Kept work area clean and organized to support safety.
- Worked with team members to meet production schedules efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks for facility processing.
- Helped train new employees on standard operating procedures.
- Removed defective parts and components from production line.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain supply for production needs.
- Reported inventory levels and material needs to management.
- Checked product quality regularly and maintained strong reputation without rework.
- Separated non-conforming material and taught line workers how to identify non-conformance.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and feedback for improvements.
- Monitored product quality, identified issues, and maintained high standards.
- Supported positive and inclusive team culture to motivate staff performance.
- Provided technical support and guidance to line workers for equipment troubleshooting.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging, and assembling finished items.
Glass Room Tech
A.R.E
Mt. Eaton, OH
04.2009 - 05.2014
- Fabricated fiberglass components using molds and hand lay-up techniques.
- Executed routine maintenance on equipment, maintaining optimal performance and reliability.
- Resolved minor equipment issues, ensuring uninterrupted production during shifts.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures, enhancing workplace safety awareness.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace to enhance safety and productivity.
Education
GED -
Belen High School
Belen, NM05-2007
Skills
- Shipping documentation
- Order processing
- Shipping and receiving
- Order fulfillment
- Delivery coordination
- Vendor management
- Parts identification
- Welding techniques
- Forklift operation
- Materials handling
- Packaging and labeling
- Problem-solving skills
- Coaching
- Effective communication
- Shipment coordination
- Quality inspection
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Parts Specialist
E-Pak Manufacturing
07.2014 - Current
Glass Room Tech
A.R.E
04.2009 - 05.2014
GED -
Belen High School