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Nathan Kirk

Woodville,AL

Summary

Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Skilled Production Worker offering 10+ years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

KTNA
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.

Laborer

SJ&L Contractor
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.

Welder

Valley Joist
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Cabinet Builder

Dixie Salvage
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Assembled cabinet components using glue and mechanical fasteners to create strong, durable products.
  • Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions to achieve precise fit.
  • Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges, and handles.
  • Inspected completed cabinets for quality assurance.
  • Blueprint design understanding

Certified Brazer

HTPG
04.2017 - 01.2019
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.


Tufting Machine Operator

Maples Industries
01.2012 - 09.2016
  • Observed woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
  • Loaded knitters or creels with specific yarn based specifications laid out by production sheets and client orders.
  • Set up and calibrated equipment for exact yarn and product needs to maintain efficient, accurate runs and high customer satisfaction.
  • Repaired knitting machines and yarn loads to minimize losses.
  • Inspected equipment, completed routine maintenance and escalated larger repairs to maintenance teams to maintain optimal production levels.
  • Removed defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Metal Fabricator

Sanoh America
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
  • Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
  • Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
  • Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
  • Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Tufting Machine Operator

Maples Industries
08.2005 - 04.2011
  • Set up and calibrated equipment for exact yarn and product needs to maintain efficient, accurate runs and high customer satisfaction.
  • Loaded knitters or creels with specific yarn based specifications laid out by production sheets and client orders.
  • Repaired knitting machines and yarn loads to minimize losses.
  • Monitored equipment during use to promote successful operations by completing real-time adjustments and enhancements.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Scottsboro High School
Scottsboro, AL
05.2005

Skills

  • Template Reading
  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Safety
  • QC
  • Operations Support
  • Customer Service
  • Learning Strategies
  • Computer Skills
  • Peer Training
  • Good Communication
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word

Timeline

Machine Operator

KTNA
01.2023 - 03.2023

Laborer

SJ&L Contractor
05.2022 - 01.2023

Welder

Valley Joist
05.2021 - 05.2022

Cabinet Builder

Dixie Salvage
01.2019 - 05.2021

Certified Brazer

HTPG
04.2017 - 01.2019

Tufting Machine Operator

Maples Industries
01.2012 - 09.2016

Metal Fabricator

Sanoh America
09.2011 - 01.2012

Tufting Machine Operator

Maples Industries
08.2005 - 04.2011

High School Diploma -

Scottsboro High School

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