LARRY WRIGHT
Masterack Co
Social Circle,USA
1
Language
34
years of professional experience
Skilled Master Operator with 15+ years of experience in manufacturing and maintenance, specializing in fiber production and extruder operations. Proven expertise in preventive maintenance, ensuring safe and efficient production processes. Strong leadership abilities demonstrated through comprehensive knowledge of floor operations and team support. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and safety in dynamic environments.
Work History
Setup Crew Member
1 Year 7 Months- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
16 Years 8 Months- Processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy against purchase orders and packing slips.
- Maintained organized inventory, ensuring proper storage and accessibility of products.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials efficiently throughout the warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping processes and reduce turnaround times.
MASTER OPERATOR
18 Years 8 Months- Master Operator is one that kinda know the whole floor and can assist all in area of floor. Also go about it in a safe matter at all time.Led daily production runs on coating lines using PLC controls to meet scheduled output targets.
- Coordinated with maintenance to schedule preventive repairs for mixers and packaging.
- Implemented checklist-based shift handoffs that clarified open work and cut setup errors.
- Trained new operators on safe mixer and filler startup procedures, reducing operator errors.
- Led PLC-controlled coating line changeovers, cutting mechanical setup time and meeting daily quotas.
- Ran in-process quality checks and logged deviations into MES to speed corrective actions.
Lead Extruder Operator
14 Years 7 Months- Operated and maintained extrusion machinery to ensure consistent production quality.
- Monitored material flow and adjusted settings for optimal performance and efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operation procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify equipment issues and prevent downtime.
- Started up and ran extrusion lines producing wide range of products for Type industry OEMs.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from machines to be processed.
- Operated extrusion line by maintaining proper speeds and adjustments to deliver quality product and production rates.
OPERATOR/TECHNICIAN
8 Years 3 Months- Operated 8" twin extruder, adjusted feed rates and temperatures to meet color specification tolerances.
- Calibrated gravimetric feeders daily to maintain polymer-to-pigment ratios within production targets.
- Executed preventive maintenance tasks on extruder screws and barrels, extending run cycles between repairs.
- Completed controlled shutdowns and cleanouts, reducing material contamination on subsequent color runs.
- Monitored melt pressure and torque gauges, made corrective adjustments to prevent product degradation.
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
6 Years 3 Months- Operated forklift and reach truck to stage 2000+ weekly pallets, improving dock throughput clarity.
- Processed carrier paperwork and scanned signed BOLs into TMS to accelerate invoice reconciliation.
- Checked incoming shipment manifests against purchase orders, logged discrepancies into WMS for resolution.
- Assembled custom crates for odd-sized electronics using foam inserts and strapping to prevent damage.
- Built daily pick sheets in Excel for weekend crews, cut order retrieval time on slow days.
- Performed routine forklift inspections, logged defects, and coordinated repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
Education
GED
Skills
Assisted in maintaining effective communication regarding maintenance tasks.
Provided support in utilizing computer skills for operational efficiency.
Contributed to materials handling and hazmat procedures.
Applied mechanical skills to troubleshoot various equipment.
Resolved issues in vehicle and machinery operations.
Collaborated with teams to optimize processes.
Executed machine operations with precision.
Participated in preventive maintenance activities.
LANGUAGES
English (Proficient)
Interests
Mechanic or should I say entrepreneur. Because I do anything
Timeline
Setup Crew Member
Masterack Co
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lead Extruder Operator
Sherwin Williams Co
08.2010 - 03.2025Read More
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Sherwin Williams Co
02.2010 - 2026Read More
MASTER OPERATOR
Sherwin Williams
08.2006 - 04.2025Read More
OPERATOR/TECHNICIAN
Standridge Colors co.
09.1998 - 12.2006Read More
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Universe Rundle co.
05.1992 - 08.1998Read More
Athens Technical College
GED
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