Melvin Carter Jr
Collinsville,VA
Summary
Committed team lead operator with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Talented Machine Operator excels in equipment operation, setup and testing. Hardworking team player skilled in maintenance and repair of metal production and plastic extrusion equipment. Safely and efficiently lifts heavy loads daily, employing approved lifting techniques and protective support devices.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Machine Operator
Eastman Chemical Company
Martinsville, VA
08.2003 - 06.2021
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
Machine Operator
Pillowtex
Fieldale, VA
09.1981 - 06.2003
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School
Martinsville, VA06.1981
Skills
- Operations support
- Equipment monitoring
- Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing
- Project Management
- Materials management
Timeline
Team Lead Machine Operator
Eastman Chemical Company
08.2003 - 06.2021
Machine Operator
Pillowtex
09.1981 - 06.2003
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School