Experienced Equipment Operator specializing in metal manufacturing and surface quality work. Successful at reading and following plans, operating equipment and using tools to complete required tasks. Meticulous detail orientation and ability to work in fast paced environment. Able to adapt and overcome unforeseen set backs and manage time to get the job done safety and on time.
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Nickolas Land
Quality lead Equipment operator
Moline,IL
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Arconic
Thermal Equipment Operator (Quality Lead)
11.2013 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, flatbeds, scissor lifts, fixed rail cranes, gantry cranes, and other equipment to move materials around work sites safely according to needs
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team leaders for review and assessment.
- Maintained service records, coordinated repairs and oversaw preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
- Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely in accordance with the SOP.
- Participated in many kaizen to improve processes within the plant.
- Trained in human performance
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used tape measures, micrometers, tachometers, multimeters, squares, levels and other measuring equipment,
- Welded and banded freshly rolled aluminum coils coming off the production lines using spool welder and pneumatic bander.
- Learned the in and outs of aluminum surface quality.
- Reassessed quality control measures at systemic level to proactively identify non-conformances.
- Reviewed, calibrated and validated equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- Supported quality control assessments on manufacturing floor.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Provided quality support to the entire rolling department including over 8 rolling mills each having their own unique surface quality defects.
- Provided mill operators with reaction plans to help mitigate potential losses.
- Communicated with maintenance and electricians to resolve problems in the moment
Jacobson Companies
Transportation Yard Manager
07.2011 - 11.2013
Job overview
Education
Riverdale High School Port Byron, IL
High School Diploma
05.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Inquiry Response
- Critical Thinking
- Heavy Hauling
- Customer Experience
- Team Meetings
- Materials Transport
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Safety Compliance
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Production Standards
- Production Processes
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Time Management
- Daily Reporting
- Following Instructions
- Power Saws
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Tools
- Service Requests
- Maintenance Documentation
- Belt Conveyors
- Project Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safe Work Practices
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Maintenance Requirements
- Reading Comprehension
- Inquiry Response
- Quality Control Analysis
- Hand and Foot Coordination
- Performance Goals
- Maintain Safety
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Operate and Repair Equipment
- Loader Cranes
- Overhead Crane Operator Training
- Staging and Sorting
- Shipping Operations
- Maintain Equipment
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Loading and Unloading
- Hooks and Grapples
- Optimizing Efficiency
- Production Assistance
- Production Deadline Management
- Flatbeds and Utility Beds
- Efficient Data Entry
- Safe Driver
- Equipment Inspection
- Material Handling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Inspect Loads
- Team Player
- High-Lift Trucks
- Visual Inspection
- SAP
- Quality Standards
- Process Validation
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Inspection Protocols
- ISO Quality Standards
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Process Evaluations
- Reporting and Analysis
- Total Quality Management
- Dial Calipers
- Use Testing Equipment
- Manufacturing Processes
- Defect Recording
- Minor Repairs
- Random Sampling
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Document Quality
- Acceptance Requirements
Timeline
Thermal Equipment Operator (Quality Lead)
Arconic
11.2013 - 07.2023
Transportation Yard Manager
Jacobson Companies
07.2011 - 11.2013
Riverdale High School
High School Diploma
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