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Nelson Kunta

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Adept at machinery operation and maintenance, honed skills at D & D Design and Manufacturing, ensuring equipment efficiency and safety compliance. Excelled in teamwork and collaboration, achieving significant productivity improvements. Skilled in HVAC system design and EPA requirements, consistently meeting project specifications and budget constraints.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

D & D Design and Manufacturing
03.2023 - Current
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.

Machine Operator Technician

Future Foam
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Enter commands or load control media, retrieve programmed instructions.
  • Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
  • Monitor machines operation and control panel displays, and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
  • Maintain machines, removing and replacing broken or worn machine tools.

Electrician Assistant

Oshkosh, Correctional Institution
06.2009 - 06.2021
  • Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Complied with safety standards and codes per National Electrical Code.
  • Learned to expertly use hand and power equipment for hoisting, drilling, [Type] and [Type].
  • Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
  • Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.

Systems Engineer

Prolitec
01.2007 - 06.2009
  • Checked for accuracy and functionality during implementation of new systems.
  • Improved and deployed billing automation, accounting and real-time reporting and analytics capabilities.
  • Optimized networked software and operating systems by applying updates and patches.
  • Collaborated with executive team to define business requirements and systems goals.
  • Performed cost-benefit and ROI analyses for proposed systems.
  • Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
  • Negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure contracts and set SLAs.
  • Verified compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations.
  • Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
  • Defined enterprise processes and best practices and tailored enterprise processes for applications.
  • Implemented networking and server changes to meet client budgets and needs.
  • Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.

MEP Engineer

Health Care Group
02.2004 - 01.2007
  • Carefully analyzed completed projects and studies for compliance with established budgets and policies.
  • Interpreted architectural designs and engineering plans for systems, new construction and existing facilities.
  • Carefully studied and perfected terminology and symbols directly related to design and drafting of building construction.
  • Gathered statistical information to delegate funds, equipment and personnel without overextending company budget.
  • Developed standards and technical specifications for [Type] facilities and projects.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.

HVAC Specialist

Johnson Controls
04.2003 - 02.2004
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
  • Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
  • Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
  • Maintained and repaired industrial chillers weighing up to [Number] tons.
  • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
  • Supplied technical assistance to customers over phone using simple troubleshooting techniques.
  • Calibrated permanent and portable environmental monitoring equipment.
  • Monitored building environmental conditions.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
  • Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
  • Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
  • Replaced bearings, pump seals and packing.
  • Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
  • Tested chemical levels in refrigerators and freezers to verify compliance with regulations.
  • Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.

Machinist Mate

U. S. Navy
05.1998 - 01.2002
  • Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
  • Planned and prioritized service actions with [Number]% RAR.
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, engines, and generators.
  • Removed, lubricated, and adjusted [Type] equipment parts.
  • Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
  • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
  • Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
  • Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
  • Devised and implemented process improvements to enhance production.
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Read and interpreted technical documentation.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
  • Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

GateWay Community College
Racine, WI
01.2006

Associate of Applied Science -

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
01.2000

Associate of Arts -

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK
06.1998

Skills

  • Equipment monitoring
  • Machinery Operation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Basic Math
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • HVAC system design
  • Pneumatic controls
  • Control systems
  • EPA requirements knowledge

Timeline

Machine Operator

D & D Design and Manufacturing
03.2023 - Current

Machine Operator Technician

Future Foam
06.2021 - 01.2023

Electrician Assistant

Oshkosh, Correctional Institution
06.2009 - 06.2021

Systems Engineer

Prolitec
01.2007 - 06.2009

MEP Engineer

Health Care Group
02.2004 - 01.2007

HVAC Specialist

Johnson Controls
04.2003 - 02.2004

Machinist Mate

U. S. Navy
05.1998 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Science -

GateWay Community College

Associate of Applied Science -

Tidewater Community College

Associate of Arts -

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

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