Michael Gilchrist
Richmond,Va
Summary
In pursuit of an opportunity of which will allow me to demonstrate my drive for surpassing company expectations and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. Offering many years of adept experience with an excellent understanding & demonstrated competency in a production and/or manufacturing setting especially in the field of construction & curtainwall. I possess tactful communication skills & the ability to keep an orderly working relationship with others.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Builder's Insulation
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Ensures that manufacturing equipment and tools function properly and increase an organization's efficiency.
- Maintained budget for each job and each job was performed within the scheduled deadline.
- Schedule workers to designated job sites, visit the job site to review the work, and handle payroll.
- Responsible for measuring spaces for insulation lining using tools that determine the volume and length needed (performed as needed).
- Apply sealants and other necessary coating products (performed as needed).
- Use tools as needed to prepare the insulation for installation (performed as needed).
Lead Assembler
Enclos
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Provided direction, instruction & guidance to a small team of employees in a functional sub-role (i.e. assembly, sub-assembly, fabrication, quality, etc.) focused on achieving a common goal on a smaller scale, to include frame assembly, glass shakeout, kitting, sub-assembly or similar roles.
- As a working leader, acts as a liaison between supervision & team members communicating & reinforcing directions & expectations.
- Observes work to ensure the team is conforming to required processes & standards.
- Adhere to all relevant health & safety regulations & perform work practices that are safe.
- Operate Sit Down Lift Truck & Scissors Lift.
Saw Operator
Virginia Crane
10 2023 - Current
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Set up and powered saws to cut, slot, groove, miter and trim metallic and non-metallic workpieces according to specifications.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking material usage and providing accurate reports for restocking purposes.
- Contributed to a proactive maintenance culture by promptly reporting any equipment issues or safety concerns to supervisors for immediate resolution.
- Demonstrated flexibility in completing tasks on various types of saws such as table saws, band saws, miter saws, or panel saws depending on project needs.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by accurately measuring and cutting materials according to specifications.
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
Education
Electrical Certificate -
Pittsburg Job Corps
01.1994
Electrical Apprenticeship -
Local Union 26
01.2006
Fiber Optics & Design Certificate -
Sumotomo
01.2007
Forklift Certification -
Enclos
01.2014
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Blair H. S.
01.1993
Skills
- Hoist operations
- Raw materials handling
- Stock management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Preventive machine maintenance
Timeline
Production Manager
Builder's Insulation
01.2017 - 01.2023
Lead Assembler
Enclos
01.2010 - 01.2016
Saw Operator
Virginia Crane
10 2023 - Current
Electrical Certificate -
Pittsburg Job Corps
Electrical Apprenticeship -
Local Union 26
Fiber Optics & Design Certificate -
Sumotomo
Forklift Certification -
Enclos
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Blair H. S.