Michael McKinney
Natchitoches,LA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at West Fraser, excelling in equipment operation and quality inspection. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through effective troubleshooting and team collaboration. Skilled in machine calibration and committed to maintaining safety compliance, ensuring optimal performance and high-quality output.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
West Fraser
Joyce, USA
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to maintenance teams.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe working environment.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products for compliance standards.
Millwright
Millwright
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Repaired and maintained mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Installed new machinery and equipment according to specifications.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to improve maintenance processes.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential equipment failures.
Operator
Winn Lumber LLC
Winnfield, USA
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Education
High school diploma -
Atlanta High School
Atlanta, LA05-2017
Skills
- Tool operation
- Production work
- Inventory Control
- Cleaning
- Safety and compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Power tools skills
- Precision alignment
- Welding skills
- Rigging
- Equipment operation
- Quality inspection
- Machine calibration
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Routine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
References
- Deon Brown, 318-277-0903
- Tamarraw Powell, 318-407-0386
- Destiny Moody, 318-609-0711
Timeline
Operator
West Fraser
09.2023 - 08.2025
Millwright
Millwright
01.2020 - 01.2023
Operator
Winn Lumber LLC
10.2017 - 01.2023
High school diploma -
Atlanta High School