PAUL D. PRINCE
Houston,TX
Summary
Seeking a professional position in a global organization with responsibilities to contribute to its continuous success by incorporating the expertise of My knowledge and experience with the ability to acquire new skills and afford the opportunity to grow with the company. Electrical Engineer trained in analog and digital signal processing. Experience with multiple applications across communications, radar and power electronics. Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Caterpillar
Lafayette, IN
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Product Assembler
Aerotek
Lafayette, IN
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Consistently met production deadlines by staying focused and efficiently managing workload.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new assembly processes and techniques, allowing for seamless transitions between different product lines.
- Utilized various hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Updated logs and completed production reports.
- Assembled as many as Number Products each day.
- Organized workspace for maximum efficiency while maintaining a clean work area in accordance with company guidelines.
- Improved product quality with thorough inspection and adherence to company standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Reduced assembly time, utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing tasks.
Wiring Harness Design Engineer
804 Technology
Lafayette, IN
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Repaired printed circuit boards or subassemblies by replacing electronic and or mechanical components in correct orientation.
- Carried out surveys to determine condition of existing systems and made recommendations for further improvement.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions to properly assemble electronics units.
- Performed preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
- Provided team members and leadership with documentation such as test results, system design specifications and status reports.
- 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 well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
LEAD and Assistant Manager
FHI Traveling Team
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Read customer order from label screen and select product by slot and description
- Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets in the proper sequence
- Attach labels on product
- Properly operate an electric pallet jack (2-pallet length) to proceed to correct slot location, and transport product to dock area for staging
- Handle products with the necessary care
- Report any damage of merchandise, equipment or facility to a supervisor
- Perform daily equipment checks
- Assist in the clean-up of the facility and sign off on the daily cleaning area that the supervisor may assign
- Sign in and out for all equipment when used
- Use basic communication skills to understand work systems, instructions, etc
- Adhere to all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), personal hygiene, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) policies and procedures as described in the European Imports - Sysco Food Safety Training Manual
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Flowers Bakery
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Responsible for setting up and tearing down equipment in the appropriate assigned workstation
- Ensures equipment is running to efficiency standards while producing a high quality product in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective, and efficient manner that meets company food safety and quality standards
- Perform tasks as needed to ensure smooth functioning process flow
- Confirms other associates are following safety practices as well as identify and correct potential hazards
- Assist Team and Group Lead as needed
- Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards at all times
- Operates multiple types of machinery such as packaging machinery, ovens, and mixers
- Other duties as assigned by management
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Ceva Logistics,
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Convey employers or staff to the destination as instructed;
- Safely driving the car and keeping the exterior and interior of the vehicle clean;
- Carrying out inspection and maintenance work like changing the oil and batteries, refueling, checking the brakes, wiper, air pressure , tires, and engine
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- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
General Laborer
Waste Managment
Houston, TX
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted with the transportation of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land or water sources; overseeing waste management schemes, such as at landfill sites;
- Assisting with the development, promotion and implementation of new waste disposal schemes;
- Ensuring compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling and disposal of waste; formulating and controlling the budget for waste disposal;
- Collating statistics and compiling reports often to strict deadlines;
- Monitoring the quality and performance of waste services, including contract management of external providers;
- Assisting with the development of information and promotional materials;
- Aiming to meet waste reduction and recycling targets
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
LABOR, RECANA STAFFING TEMP AGENCY
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Assisted with the transportation of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land or water sources; overseeing waste management schemes, such as at landfill sites;
- Assisting with the development, promotion and implementation of new waste disposal schemes;
- Ensuring compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling and disposal of waste; formulating and controlling the budget for waste disposal;
- Collating statistics and compiling reports often to strict deadlines;
- Monitoring the quality and performance of waste services, including contract management of external providers;
- Assisting with the development of information and promotional materials;
- Aiming to meet waste reduction and recycling targets;
Machine Operator
WAREHOUSE, ENCORE STAFFING
Houston, TX
09.2010 - 04.2012
- Duties include loading and unloading trucks, receiving raw materials and products, and picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products
- Maintain shipping and receiving logs and makes sure that incoming and outgoing products and material are in good condition
- Moves raw materials to the production area and moves finished products to the warehouse
- In addition, the worker maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the warehouse
- Demonstrated ability to organize merchandise efficiently and ability to understand goods retrieval system
- Able to operate a pallet jack and fork lift and physically dexterous to lift and move heavy weights
- Good understand of blueprints and drawings and adept at handling hazardous material properly,
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
- Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
Maintenance Technician
P&P Auto
Albany, GA
04.2007 - 08.2009
- Lubricates equipment in accordance with established procedures and charts; checks and changes oil, oil filters and air filters, fuels and services buses and other vehicles; replaces hoses, belts, water pumps, batteries and similar equipment and parts
- Checks fan belts, hoses, wiper blades and other safety equipment; checks radiators and batteries, checks water and antifreeze levels; checks air in tires and adjusts pressure; repairs flat tires and changes tires as necessary
- Maintains records of work performed and the need for future servicing
- Cleans and maintains shop facilities and equipment
- Assists the mechanic(s) in performing moderate to complex overhaul and repair work on engines, transmissions, drive unit, brakes, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, alternators, electrical systems, instrumentations and other necessary power equipment
- Uses a variety of testing equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters and gauges to determine malfunctions and the need for repair
- Drives buses and other motorized equipment as needed
- May occasionally act as bus driver or pick up students who have missed buses
- Performs other related work as required and assigned.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwest dekalb high school
Decatur, ga2008
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Service Level Agreements
- Hardware Analysis
- Systems Integration
- Performance Management
- Production Operations
- Technical Document Reading
- Biofuels Prototyping
- Workflow Analysis
- Quality Inspections
- Template Reading
- Troubleshooting and Testing
- Maintenance Requirements
- Blueprint Knowledge
- Blueprint Reading Expertise
- Blueprint Assessment
Timeline
Team Leader
Caterpillar
01.2024 - 04.2025
Product Assembler
Aerotek
08.2023 - 11.2023
Wiring Harness Design Engineer
804 Technology
01.2023 - 07.2023
LEAD and Assistant Manager
FHI Traveling Team
09.2020 - 11.2022
Flowers Bakery
12.2017 - 05.2019
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Ceva Logistics,
01.2015 - 01.2017
General Laborer
Waste Managment
11.2013 - 07.2014
LABOR, RECANA STAFFING TEMP AGENCY
06.2013 - 11.2013
Machine Operator
WAREHOUSE, ENCORE STAFFING
09.2010 - 04.2012
Maintenance Technician
P&P Auto
04.2007 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Southwest dekalb high school