Paul Garrett
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
Results-driven Press Operator at Matalsa with expertise in punch press operations and a strong commitment to safety protocols. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills, ensuring production specifications were consistently met. Proven ability to troubleshoot machinery and implement preventative maintenance, enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
Matalsa
Hopkinsville, KY
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.
- Accurately set-up fold, adjusting roll mechanisms, tension, and guide devices.
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine materials, locations of cutting lines or dimensions and tolerances.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Cut off excess materials for reuse or recycling.
- Set up and operated progressive presses to produce materials to customer specifications.
- Verified dimensions of work piece and made adjustments if necessary.
- Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
- Leveraged preventive maintenance techniques to maintain or adjust equipment.
- Promoted safety within department and followed protocols to maximize safety and prevent risk.
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
- Record information such as number of impressions made during shift.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
Injection Molding Machine Operator
TGASK
Hopkinsville, KY
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Assist with the installation of new molds and troubleshoot any issues that arise during set-up.
- Advise management on potential risks associated with a given production process.
- Set-up and operate injection molding machines to produce plastic parts or products.
- Inventoried and recorded quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies.
- Adjusted daily work procedures to meet schedules and maintain product quality standards.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues with injection molds and related equipment.
- Pulled level and toggled latches to fill molds and to release mold covers.
- Clean molds prior to use and after each run using appropriate cleaning agents.
- Observed meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures and press-cycle times.
- Evaluate product samples against established quality criteria.
- Maintain accurate records of production activities including machine settings, cycle times, scrap rates.
- Suggest improvements to existing processes in order to increase productivity or reduce costs.
- Document production data including cycle time, reject rate, scrap rate.
- Monitor the production process, making adjustments as necessary to ensure quality standards are met.
- Perform preventative maintenance on injection molding equipment.
- Inspected finished products for defects and conformity to specifications.
- Adjust machine settings to optimize product quality and maximize output efficiency.
- Train new employees on the proper operation of injection molding machines.
- Maintained high levels of quality standards by closely monitoring progress and effectively streamlining procedures.
- Program computerized controls for specific job requirements.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance and upkeep of production equipment to maximize performance and minimize downtime.
- Inspect finished products for defects, such as warping, cracking, voids, and other irregularities.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
CNN Operator
Hancook tire
Clarkesville, TN
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barron Collier High School
Naples, FL05-1982
Skills
- Work order prioritization
- Efficient setup
- Professionalism
- Punch Press Operations
- Production recordkeeping
- Regulatory compliance
- Production specifications
- Effective communication
- Machine operation
- Safety protocols
- Work order interpretation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Clear communication
- Analytical thinking
- Press troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Quality inspections
- Metal fabrication
- Machine calibration
- Physical stamina
- Preventative maintenance
Affiliations
Playing foot ball and soccer.Skydiving,Mt bike riding and watching movies.
Timeline
Press Operator
Matalsa
02.2024 - 04.2025
Injection Molding Machine Operator
TGASK
10.2021 - 06.2023
CNN Operator
Hancook tire
03.2020 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Barron Collier High School
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