Equipment Operator
Open To Work
Malcolm Watkins-Williams
Arconic (Alcoa)
Bettendorf,IA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsulting
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Bettendorf, IA, US
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$100000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leave4-day work weekPersonal development programsCompany Culture
1
Certification
11
Years of experience
Experienced manufacturing, production, and warehouse professional with a strong background in industrial equipment operation, material handling, quality control, and safe work practices. Recognized for reliability, flexibility, and contributing to team goals in fast-paced environments. Hands-on manufacturing and warehouse professional with extensive experience in industrial equipment operation, production, material handling, and quality-focused work. Known for taking initiative, adapting quickly to changing priorities, and collaborating with teammates to keep operations safe, organized, and productive. Brings a dependable, solutions-focused approach, practical troubleshooting skills, and a willingness to learn new processes and equipment. Seeking an opportunity to contribute immediately while continuing to develop leadership capabilities and grow with a team.
Education
High School Diploma
Leadership Diploma
Work History
Machine Operator
1 Year 4 Months- Operated galvanizing equipment to apply wire coatings according to customer specifications.
- Monitored wire quality, changed reels, and responded to wire breaks by pulling material back through the machine.
- Performed routine machine maintenance and used a forklift to move and weigh completed reels before the next production step.
Repair Technician / Sales Representative
2 Years 7 Months- Supported shipping and receiving, repaired LED lighting products, and assisted customers on the sales floor.
- Provided product guidance and customer consultations while helping the team manage day-to-day service and fulfillment needs.
Equipment Operator
3 Years- Operated industrial forklifts, overhead and remote-controlled cranes, and small diesel trucks to move materials safely and efficiently.
- Used saw equipment to cut aluminum ingots to mill specifications and operate scales to weigh metals for alloy recipes.
- Coordinated material movement with teammates across melting, sorting, saw, and hot-line workflows to support production priorities.
- Unload incoming raw materials, process and store them appropriately, and adapt to assignments across multiple trained positions.
Production Worker
1 Year 1 Month- Followed production mixing standards and specifications while checking product quality to ensure materials remained within required limits.
- Supported warehouse operations by picking, packing, staging, consolidating, and shipping orders using RF scanning and SAP.
- Operated sit-down and stand-up forklifts, diesel trucks, and a yard spotter to move materials and position trailers at dock doors.
- Handled hazardous materials in accordance with required procedures, completed inbound/outbound paperwork, inspected equipment, and maintained a clean, safe work area.
Production Worker
3 Months- Sanitized workstations and maintained clean production areas to support safe, orderly operations.
- Operated a forklift, inspected product, and separated acceptable items from nonconforming product before packing and staging.
- Assisted teammates with rework, bin cleaning, and other special projects as production needs changed.
Floor Person
10 Months- Kept production lines supplied with materials so inspectors and packers could maintain workflow.
- Loaded and stacked finished products onto skids and prepared them for shipment.
- Operated forklifts for work-in-progress stocking and supported movement of full product trains using automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
- Maintained a clean work area and coordinated with production teammates to help prevent delays.
Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator
11 Months- Operated a Drexel forklift to locate parts, assemble customer orders, and place materials into designated containers on specialty pallets.
- Checked order organization and prepared completed orders for shipment while moving efficiently from one order to the next.
- Took initiative to correct uneven pallets and boxes and keep aisles clear, orderly, and safe.
Multiple Positions
2 Years 2 Months- Managed press setup and operation across multiple roles to support continuous production workflow.
- Verified metal profiles extrusion specifications, including recipe requirements and correct alloy selection.
- Executed machine operation to stretch extruded metal profile to required specifications and quality standards.
- Operated metal-cutting saw and automatic transfer system to transfer cut metal for racking
- Operated crane and forklift equipment to support daily material handling operations.
Skills
Industrial forklift Certification
Forklift certification
Overhead and remote-controlled crane operation
Small diesel truck operation
Yard spotter / Ottawa trailer movement
Industrial machine operation
Saw operation and material cutting
CNC operation and CNC lathe
Machine setup and troubleshooting
Routine equipment maintenance
Manufacturing and production support
Warehouse operations and material handling
Shipping and receiving
Order picking
packing
staging
and consolidation
Inventory control
RF scanner use
SAP system
Inbound/outbound shipping paperwork
Quality inspection and product sorting
Production specification compliance
Hazardous-material handling
DOT-related procedures
Assembly and packaging
Micrometer use
Caliper use
Heavy lifting
Workplace safety and housekeeping
Team collaboration
Adaptability and quick decision-making
Initiative and problem-solving
Customer service and consultation
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Fast learner
Organization and time management
Authorized to work in the United States.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the United States.
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Arconic (Alcoa)
09.2023 - 09.2026Read More
Production Worker
3M
08.2022 - 09.2023Read More
Production Worker
Kraft Heinz Company
05.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Floor Person
Sterilite Plastic Corporation
06.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator
John Deere
06.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Machine Operator
National Standard
10.2018 - 02.2020Read More
Repair Technician / Sales Representative
Lush Lighting
07.2017 - 02.2020Read More
Multiple Positions
Hydro Extrusions
12.2015 - 02.2018Read More
Washington High School
High School Diploma
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Leadership Apprenticeship School
Leadership Diploma
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Certification
- Forklift Certified
- Driver’s License