Lekesha Oliver
Swartz Creek
Summary
Skilled Molding Operator with experience in injection molding, operation of compression and transfer machines, and production line management. Strong understanding of quality control procedures, equipment calibration, and maintenance protocols. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency through effective process planning and workforce training. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills and commitment to safety regulations in all operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Melding Operator
ANTOLIN
Howell
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Manufacturing skills
- Motivated team player
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Maintained safe working conditions and followed proper operating practices and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents.
- Inspected molded product per quality requirements and mold book, delivering ideal results and minimizing waste.
- Tackled rework tasks with re-inspection, sorting, adjustments and cleaning of parts.
- Maintained smooth production when operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Operated molding machines to produce automotive components
Paint Sprayer
PIONEER CABINETRY, INC
Davison
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
Machine Operator
ZF TRW
Fenton
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Machine Operator
TRIBAR MANUFACTURING LLC
Howell
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Maintain good housekeeping practices on machines and within work area, complying with all company and safety rules and regulations.
- Maintain necessary level of communications between shifts.
- Manage team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Meat Grader
TYSON FOOD INC
Pine Bluff
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Sorted, graded, weighed, and inspected products, verifying, and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
- Stocked and sorted product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
- Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
- Followed all safety procedures according to company policies and health or sanitation regulations.
- Inspected and maintained equipment for sorting.
Cashier
TACO BELL
Pine Bluff
01.2008 - 09.2008
- Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debit.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas.
- Completed cleaning duties such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Tunnel Worker
ARK MARK
Pine Bluff
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Adjusted controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature or air pressure and machine speed.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
Education
High School -
Pine Bluff High School
Pine Bluff, AR05.2004
Skills
- Customer-oriented
- Fast food experience
- Active listening
- Quality inspection
- Production efficiency
- Machine operation
- Defect identification
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Basic mathematics
Timeline
Melding Operator
ANTOLIN
08.2022 - 06.2025
Paint Sprayer
PIONEER CABINETRY, INC
04.2022 - 08.2022
Machine Operator
ZF TRW
05.2021 - 04.2022
Machine Operator
TRIBAR MANUFACTURING LLC
09.2017 - 09.2020
Meat Grader
TYSON FOOD INC
08.2014 - 04.2015
Cashier
TACO BELL
01.2008 - 09.2008
Tunnel Worker
ARK MARK
01.2007 - 01.2008
High School -
Pine Bluff High School