Peter Cortes
Reading,PA
Summary
Hands-on machine operator offering several years of experience working in manufacturing settings and operating machinery for production. Demonstrates complex mathematical concepts and gauging techniques to inspect parts and conduct measurements. Detailed individual proficient in cleaning and disassembling machines.
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
East Penn Manufacturing Co
Lyon Station, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
Forklift Operator
Morgan Truck Body
Morgantown, Pennsylvania
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Operations Manager
Dragan’s Floor care
West Palm Beach, Florida
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
Laborer , Sandblaster ,Overhead Crane Operator
Universal Concrete
Stowe, PA
01.2008 - 10.2015
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Assembled scaffolding around construction sites for use by laborers during high-rise building projects.
- Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
- Loaded sandblasting equipment with abrasives and attached nozzles to hoses to admit compressed air and activate jets.
- Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
- Calculated load weights and verified lifting capacities to prevent overload.
- Conducted pre-operational inspections on hoisting equipment before each shift.
- Monitored cables and grappling devices for wear and replaced cables according to preventive maintenance schedule.
- Used pendant-operated, overhead and gantry cranes in compliance with safety standards and company guidelines.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
- Loaded or unloaded deliveries and shipments, taking care to avoid damage and safety risks.
- Operated Overhead Crane to move, position and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner.
- Checked quality of mixed products at specific intervals in production process.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Attended safety meetings and kept up-to-date on OSHA regulations regarding machine operations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded items to and from trucks.
- Followed safety protocols while operating the loader at all times
- Followed markings and hand signals when operating equipment.
- Inspected tires, brakes, lights, mirrors, hydraulics. daily for proper operation.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and material .
Education
High School Diploma -
Reading Senior High School
Reading, PA05-2002
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Equipment monitoring
- Operational control
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Manufacturing experience
- OSHA certification
- Attention to detail
- Power and hand tools
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Good communication
- Computer skills
- Project management
- Quality control
- Workplace safety
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Overhead crane operator
- Sandblaster
- Concrete Mixer
- Heavy Equipment operator
Timeline
Machine Operator
East Penn Manufacturing Co
11.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Morgan Truck Body
01.2018 - 10.2018
Operations Manager
Dragan’s Floor care
02.2015 - 01.2018
Laborer , Sandblaster ,Overhead Crane Operator
Universal Concrete
01.2008 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Reading Senior High School