Musa Powell
Cheraw
Summary
Seasoned Machine Operator offering experience in high-volume assembly line production. Dedicated to rigorous inspection with commitment to follow-through and preventive maintenance. Knowledgeable in use of equipment, tools and CNC logic. Would like to seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I'm a organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Laser Operator
SPX Marley
03.2023 - Current
- Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns in the programming software.
- Increased overall productivity by performing routine maintenance on CNC laser machines and associated equipment.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following proper safety protocols and guidelines for CNC laser operation.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials, ensuring availability for ongoing production needs without delay.
- Upheld strict quality control standards by conducting thorough inspections at various stages of the production process.
- Ensured timely completion of orders through diligent scheduling and prioritization of tasks.
- Enhanced product quality with meticulous inspection of finished parts for dimensional accuracy.
- Assisted in training new employees on CNC laser operation procedures, contributing to a skilled workforce.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while interpreting complex blueprints and design plans accurately for precise part fabrication.
- Loaded, installed and set up tools required for laser operation.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Perdue Farms
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
Machine Setup Operator//Technician
INA Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
06.2013 - 07.2021
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
- Established parameters for each job to attain high scores on production test
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
Backroom Zone Manager
Walmart
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages
- Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused
- Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals
- Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized
- Aligned inventory processes with demand projections to maximize organizational and budget efficiency
- Motivated employees to success and pointed out areas of improvement, which bolstered efficiency rates
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical
Northeastern Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Kathrine Gibbs Technical
Piscataway, NJ06.2005
High School Diploma -
Mt Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, NY05.2002
Skills
- Safety and compliance
- Operations support
- Equipment monitoring
- Supply Chain Management
- Equipment operation
- Assembly and production
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Machine operation
- Deadline management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Machine setup
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
- Workplace safety
Timeline
CNC Laser Operator
SPX Marley
03.2023 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Perdue Farms
03.2022 - 03.2023
Machine Setup Operator//Technician
INA Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
06.2013 - 07.2021
Backroom Zone Manager
Walmart
03.2011 - 04.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Kathrine Gibbs Technical
High School Diploma -
Mt Vernon High School
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical
Northeastern Technical College
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