Nakeshia Lee
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Dedicated mechanic with extensive experience at Georgia-Pacific, excelling in troubleshooting and maintenance of heavy equipment. Proven ability to mentor new employees and enhance safety protocols. Skilled in lockout/tagout procedures and proficient with various machinery, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving abilities to drive operational efficiency. Resourceful Mechanic known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in diagnostics, repair techniques, and preventative maintenance. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability to new technologies or procedures. Committed to safety standards and effective communication to ensure job success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Committee Member
Georgia Pacific Center
Dudley, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Different Kickoffs.
- Distribution of G.P. Merchandise to employees.
- Safety Awareness Training.
- Slushie machine maintenance during the summer.
- Annual Christmas parade float activities,
H.R. Committee
Georgia Pacific Center
Dudley, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Help with ideas for employee appreciation "gifts".
- Distributions of the items to employees.
Mechanic
Georgia-Pacific
Dudley, NC
03.2017 - Current
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Assisted with repaired or replaced worn parts with brake pads
- Repair or replace wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Detailed records of repairs, labor involved, and parts used, using the programs MOE and MP2.
- Adjusted, repaired, and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment, such as skid steers, sweepers, scrubbers, telehandlers, backhoes, front-end loaders, L90s, diesel and gas welders, core lifts, knuckle booms, and Bobcats.
- Collect the meter readings on mobile equipment throughout the plywood side to generate new work orders, so all equipment stays updated.
- Maintained inventory as needed. Organized inventory for restocking purposes.
- On and off since 2020, I have also been assisting the dryer dept; I mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries. Assisted with plug-ups, infeed, and outfeed, as well as feeding and grading the veneer.
- I also went through training for different equipment on the glue line, all except for the press.
- Take the fire suppression team around to check all equipment.
- Service the diesel fire pump house, and replace batteries when needed.
Ground Maintenance
Georgia-Pacific
Dudley, NC
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained all bathrooms, as well as the indoor and outdoor breakrooms.
- Filled any holes located on the property with rocks and concrete.
- Cut out rebar that may have been exposed.
- Kept all guardrails clean throughout the property.
- Assisted green end and dryers on down days.
- Obtained licenses needed for this position and are current to date.
Dryer Utility Worker
Georgia-Pacific
Dudley, North
10.2008 - 04.2017
- Operator of the infeed and outfeed, the stacker, feeder, and grader.
- Authorized for lockout, tagouts.
- Cleaned RTO during shutdown.
- Backup team lead for the late Ann Stallings.
- Followed all safety regulations when operating machinery and handling materials.
- Cleaned work areas regularly by sweeping up debris and disposing of it properly.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding job duties and expectations.
- Adjusted feed rate of dryer as needed to maintain a continuous flow of material through the system.
- Observed machine operation, watching and listening for jamming, burning, and other equipment malfunctions or damage to the product.
- Reported any malfunctions or safety hazards in equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Observed safe work practices and procedures as instituted by company to promote personal and team protection.
Line Leader Extrusion
Cooper Standard
Goldsboro, North Carolina
01.2002 - 09.2008
- Set up Machines for different products.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Supervised daily line operations to ensure production targets were met or exceeded.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs or potential issues.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive team culture, motivating staff to achieve their best performance.
- Oversaw equipment running, strictly adhering to manufacturer safety protocols to alleviate possible injuries.
- Line leader for the packers and paint technicians.
- Maintained the manufacturing process for the die to create shapes for automotive parts.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on design projects that improved existing systems or created new ones.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load, and transport items.
- Provided technical support and guidance to line workers for troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Provided guidance and instruction to employees on safety protocols and operating procedures.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness following each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Wayne High School
Goldsboro, NC06-1999
Skills
- Safety training
- Safety compliance
- Safety awareness
- Safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Quality assurance
- Machine operations
- Ground maintenance
- Maintenance & repair
- Team building
- Maintenance inspections
- Active listening
- Workshop organization
- Hydraulic tool use
- OSHA compliance
- Oil change service
- Team leadership
Certification
- Ariel Lift
- Forklift
- Telehandler
- Frontend Loader
- Backhoe
- Lockout/ Tagout
Accomplishments
- Dryer Rolls Fall Hazard Maintenance 2/2022
- Dryer Outfeed Guarding Maintenance 8/2023
- Dryer 2 Guarding Maintenance 7/2024
- Tigercat Fall Hazard Maintenance 10/2024
Timeline
Safety Committee Member
Georgia Pacific Center
01.2025 - Current
H.R. Committee
Georgia Pacific Center
01.2025 - Current
Ground Maintenance
Georgia-Pacific
04.2017 - 03.2019
Mechanic
Georgia-Pacific
03.2017 - Current
Dryer Utility Worker
Georgia-Pacific
10.2008 - 04.2017
Line Leader Extrusion
Cooper Standard
01.2002 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Eastern Wayne High School