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Kylen Fricke

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Seasoned Machine Operator offering experience in high-volume assembly line production. Dedicated to rigorous inspection with commitment to follow-through and preventive maintenance. Knowledgeable in use of equipment, tools and CNC logic.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

DRO Machine Operator

WestRock
01.2021 - Current
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

4561 Machine Operator

WestRock
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
  • Manually set up machinery.
  • Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
  • Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
  • Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.

Rotary Die Cutter Operator

Packaging Corporation Of America
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.
  • Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Checked completed work to identify flaws and sort items by grade.

General Laborer

Packaging Corporation Of America
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Participated in safety seminars.
  • Performed thorough quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
  • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.

Head Maintenance Technician

Amelia Shotgun Sports
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
  • Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.

Education

High School Diploma -

Yulee High School
Yulee, FL
05.2018

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Machine Setup and Shutdown
  • Production Documention
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Defect Identification
  • Machining and Production Standards
  • Settings Control and Calibration
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Production Equipment Experience
  • Workplace Safety
  • Basic Math
  • Quality Control
  • Computer Skills

Timeline

DRO Machine Operator

WestRock
01.2021 - Current

4561 Machine Operator

WestRock
01.2021 - 04.2021

Rotary Die Cutter Operator

Packaging Corporation Of America
10.2019 - 01.2021

General Laborer

Packaging Corporation Of America
08.2019 - 11.2019

Head Maintenance Technician

Amelia Shotgun Sports
01.2017 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Yulee High School
Kylen Fricke