Nathan Toppins
Strawberry Plains,TN
Summary
Meticulous ladle tender with extensive expertise in quality control and safety compliance. Demonstrates capacity to optimize manufacturing processes and facilitate effective communication among teams to uphold safe operations. Detail-oriented CNC machine operator known for strong quality control and safety compliance skills. Experienced in optimizing processes and collaborating effectively with team members to enhance production efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ladle Tender
CMC
Knoxville, Tennessee
08.2018 - Current
- Inspect slide and slide gate components to ensure compliance with operational specifications.
- Conducted inspections of refractory brick and safety lining to identify potential steel penetration.
- Facilitated strong communication with caster and furnace crews to maintain safe shop operations.
- Coordinated weekly meetings with refractory team to discuss ladle plans and optimize ladle life.
CNC Machine Operator
Matsuo Industries
Jefferson City, Tennessee
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Operated CNC machinery to manufacture precision parts efficiently.
- Conducted inspections and documented quality measurements to ensure compliance.
- Established setup procedures for CNC machinery, enhancing manufacturing processes.
Delivery Driver Helper
UPS
Knoxville, Tennessee
05.2015 - 06.2016
Supported loading and unloading processes for timely package distribution.
Verified correct address delivery for all packages handled.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sevier County High School
Sevierville, TN05-2015
Skills
- Material inspection and quality control
- Safety compliance and regulations
- Process optimization strategies
- Metal fabrication techniques
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Process optimization
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability to change
- Machinery monitoring
- Safe machine operation
- Self motivation
- Punctuality
Timeline
Ladle Tender
CMC
08.2018 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
Matsuo Industries
06.2016 - 08.2018
Delivery Driver Helper
UPS
05.2015 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Sevier County High School