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Lee Gipson
Rome,GA
Summary
Dynamic textile professional with extensive experience at Shaw, excelling in quality control and advanced loom operation. Proven track record in enhancing production processes and reducing fabric defects. Skilled in equipment maintenance and fostering teamwork, consistently achieving project goals while ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Weaver
Southern
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Operated weaving machines to produce high-quality textiles efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Maintained equipment and performed routine inspections to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in training new employees on weaving techniques and safety protocols.
- Used air hoses, cleaning solutions, oil cans and rags to clean, oil and lubricate machines.
Tile Setter
Wallace
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Installed tile flooring and wall coverings in residential and commercial properties.
- Ensured accurate measurements and layout for precise tile placement.
- Collaborated with contractors to coordinate project timelines and material needs.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance during installations.
- Assisted in training junior tile setters on installation techniques and safety protocols.
- Resolved issues related to material defects or installation challenges promptly.
- Applied grout and sealants to finished surfaces for enhanced durability and aesthetics.
- Adhered to safety regulations and best practices throughout all installation processes.
- Used power wet saws and tile cutters to cut tiles to specifications for projects.
- Maintained a safe work environment through proper use of tools, equipment, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine labor and materials that would be required to complete tiling project.
Weaver
Shaw
03.2000 - 11.2001
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals consistently.
- Adjusted machine settings based on fabric types to optimize production output.
- Implemented quality control measures, reducing fabric defects during production runs.
- Documented production data accurately for inventory management and reporting purposes.
- Achieved faster production times by mastering various weaving techniques and machinery.
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Tidied work area to create and maintain safe working environment on floor.
- Removed waste, damaged tubes and imperfect yarn from floor to keep focus on functional products.
- Complied with company policies, shop regulations and legal requirements.
Tile Setter
White Tile
04.1995 - 01.1999
- Prepared surfaces for tiling using appropriate materials such as cement board or waterproof membrane to ensure long-lasting installations.
- Reduced material waste by efficiently planning layouts and cuts before commencing installation procedures.
- Ensured accurate alignment of tiles using leveling systems for professional results that exceeded clients'' expectations.
- Expedited project completion times by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Used safe lifting, equipment and behavioral practices.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized work environment.
- Installed tile flooring in residential homes and commercial buildings.
Education
GED -
Ridgeland High School
Rossville, GASkills
- Quality control inspection
- Focus on process enhancement
- Equipment maintenance
- Fabric analysis
- Advanced loom operation
- Textile industry trends awareness
- Machine monitoring
Interests
Timeline
Weaver
Southern
02.2024 - 07.2025
Tile Setter
Wallace
01.2024 - 02.2025
Weaver
Shaw
03.2000 - 11.2001
Tile Setter
White Tile
04.1995 - 01.1999
GED -
Ridgeland High School