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Marlowe Forte'

Florence,SC

Summary

Seasoned Production Technician bringing 29 years of hands-on experience inspecting and testing finished products and performing maintenance tasks such as making minor equipment adjustments. Tech-savvy individual possessing outstanding safety record and documented history of increasing efficiency and decreasing costs. Well-versed in maintaining and monitoring physical inventories and creating comprehensive reports on status of operating equipment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Production Technician

Fiber Industries
03.2018 - 05.2023
  • Prepared production documents such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records and inventory reports.
  • Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Managed quality assurance initiatives.
  • Read worker logs, product processing sheets or specification sheets to verify records adhered to quality assurance specifications.
  • Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
  • Selected material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
  • Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
  • Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions to clear up confusion and boost performance.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Recorded detail information about all daily activities in the log book.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
  • Gave a thorough turnover report to the operator on the next crew.

Production Operator

S&W SMEAD Manufacturing
11.1995 - 03.2018
  • Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
  • Prepared machines for daily use by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Loaded supplies into machines by hand or by hoist.
  • Took part in company-offered training sessions to improve skills and knowledge.
  • Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
  • Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
  • Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
  • Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
  • Actively participated in team projects and met critical deadlines.
  • Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.
  • Trusted to perform early production testing and production operations field testing.
  • Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to mixing ingredients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hartsville High School
Hartsville, SC
06.1992

Skills

  • Quality Standards
  • Operational Efficiency and Safety
  • Troubleshoot Service Issues
  • Training and Development
  • Train Employees
  • Communication
  • Leadership

Timeline

Manufacturing Production Technician

Fiber Industries
03.2018 - 05.2023

Production Operator

S&W SMEAD Manufacturing
11.1995 - 03.2018

High School Diploma -

Hartsville High School

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