Melvin Sawyer
Washington,NC
Summary
Safety-driven Industrial Technician with 15 years in manufacturing, construction, and plant operations. Expertise in fiber production, sandblasting, hydro blasting, scaffold building, and heavy equipment operation. Consistently upholds quality standards, adheres to safety protocols, and leads teams to surpass production targets while optimizing equipment performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Tech I
DSM Dyneema
Greenville, USA
05.2018 - Current
- Operated PDY material through F-Oven, producing FDY product for timely sale.
- Monitor oven performance within strict operational guidelines to ensure quality.
- Loaded and unloaded materials on creel, inspected and labeled items for efficient shipment preparation.
- Maintained work area to 5S standards, supporting coworkers during downtime to ensure operational continuity.
Sandblaster / Supervisor
Envirovac Holdings Inc
Aurora, USA
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Executed sandblasting, painting, hydro blasting, and vacuum truck operations to maintain equipment and ensure project completion.
- Operated bobcat, excavator, manlift, and forklift.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Acted as 'Light Keeper' safety observer.
Operator Technician
PCS Phosphate
Aurora, USA
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Operated sludge pumps, ensuring optimal solids management in storage tanks
- Completed training on evaporators 1-4 and 5-9 to enhance operational skills.
- Completed safe work permits and executed LOTO procedures
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment and safety procedures.
- Trained on evaporators 1-4 and 5-9, enhancing operational knowledge and equipment handling
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment and safety procedures, fostering a culture of safety and competence.
- Documented daily production data and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness in work area at shift end to promote safety. at end of shift ensuring all tools were returned to their proper place.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to prevent accidents or injuries on the job site.
Construction Laborer / Supervisor
Holden Temporaries
Aurora, USA
01.2009 - 08.2013
- Operated tools, forklifts, and skid loaders to support efficient construction operations.
- Prepared job sites, erected scaffolding, and managed waste disposal for compliance with safety standards.
- Promoted a safe working environment for all personnel, reported incidents, and secured job sites.
Scaffold Builder
All-Safe Industrial Services
Aurora, NC
04.2008 - 11.2009
- Erected and inspected scaffolding, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with contractors to adapt scaffolding setups to meet project specifications.
- Inspected and maintained scaffolding equipment, enhancing reliability and safety.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NCCareer Readiness Certificate - Gold Level -
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NCSkills
- Fiber production
- Oven operations
- Quality control
- 5S workplace organization
- Safety inspections
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical repair
- Sandblasting
- Hydro blasting
- Forklift operation
- Manlift operation
- Skid loader operation
- Excavator operation
- Material handling
- Team leadership
- Training
- Millwright work
Personal Information
Title: Senior Fiber Technician
Timeline
Fiber Tech I
DSM Dyneema
05.2018 - Current
Sandblaster / Supervisor
Envirovac Holdings Inc
03.2015 - 03.2018
Operator Technician
PCS Phosphate
09.2014 - 05.2015
Construction Laborer / Supervisor
Holden Temporaries
01.2009 - 08.2013
Scaffold Builder
All-Safe Industrial Services
04.2008 - 11.2009
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Beaufort County Community College
Career Readiness Certificate - Gold Level -
Beaufort County Community College