Ramee Harris
Madison,MS
Summary
Experienced technical professional seeking a supervisory role to lead high-performing teams while applying hands-on expertise in CNC machining and manufacturing operations. Proven track record of combining technical proficiency with strong leadership capabilities to optimize team performance, implement process improvements, and achieve production targets.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Committeeman / Negotiator
IUE-CWA LOCAL 83792
11.2023 - Current
- Led contract negotiations resulting in a significant 20.5% wage increase for union members
- Resolved workplace conflicts between management and employees through effective mediation
- Facilitated regular committee meetings to address member concerns and develop action plans
- Implemented new communication protocols to improve information flow between leadership and members
- Advocated for worker safety improvements and policy changes to benefit membership
- Represented member interests in disciplinary proceedings and grievance hearings
CNC Machinist
Eaton Corporation
Jackson, MS
06.2017 - Current
- Perform duties that include classification functions such as Finishing Cell Machining, Forming Cell Machining, Product Support Technician, Sub-Assembly, Storekeeping, Material Handling and cleaning and snagging.
- Responsible for rotating through each lean cell function and other lean cells.
- Regularly perform visual and physical inspections of parts using functional measuring equipment.
- Ensure quality production by applying problem solving methodologies such as Statical Process Control to detect out-of-control conditions.
- Understand and interpret complex drawings, blueprints, and specifications with ease.
- Routinely set up and operate various types of machines and finishing equipment such as lathes, mills, drills, CNC and Manual grinders, laps and hones.
- Proper tolerances of these machines are maintained without assistance.
Assembly and Test Technician
Eaton Corporation
Jackson, MS
06.2014 - 01.2017
- The technical position required a high level of accuracy.
- Responsible for the assembly and building of all non-Marine and Defense sub-assemblies, rotating groups, pumps, and motors that had close tolerances and critical operating requirements, where fitting, alignment, and adjustments were precise.
- Repaired and troubleshot all REO, and failed test stand pumps and motors.
- All required quality and customer information on reports and documents was completed in a timely manner.
- Read and interpreted test procedures to ensure the units met all quality standards.
- Interpreted hydraulic schematics, pressure gauges, strip records, and test stand x-y plots.
- Sanding, lapping, deburring, or other repair work was done as needed.
- Read and completed inspection ledgers, check sheets, operation sheets, and discrepancy reports to ensure assemblies and builds complied with Quality Systems.
- Received training and certification in hydraulics from Holmes Community College on September 1, 2014.
Press Operator 1
Clarion-Ledger
Jackson, MS
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Responsible for operating and performing routine maintenance on a Goss Metroliner web offset press.
- Utilized color proofs to maintain color consistency and reproduction throughout the press run.
- Monitored all advertisements and editorial content for missing artwork or spelling errors.
- This was done to ensure high quality reproduction and defect reduction.
Machine Operator
Clarion-Ledger
Jackson, MS
08.2009 - 10.2012
- Routinely set up, operated and distributed insert equipment.
- Tasked with troubleshooting and correcting operational problems quickly.
- Assisted supervisors with running lines and conducted preventative maintenance.
- Maintenance and operational reports were generated as needed.
- Reacted to change productively and handled other mechanical problems with ease.
Production Line Operator
Johns Manville, Inc.
Richland, MS
01.2004 - 08.2008
- Built and engineered products such as fiberglass, insulation material and industrial and commercial roofing.
- Operated and serviced production lines that produced air, liquid, and micro-fiber filtration products.
- Lead a 6-man team that was responsible for dye testing.
- Testing was done to ensure products met specification requirements.
63S Heavy Wheel Mechanic (E5-SGT)
United States Army
Columbia, SC
11.1998 - 07.2003
- Performed recovery maintenance on heavy and light wheeled vehicles and other associated parts.
- Troubleshot mechanical and electrical components of vehicles.
- Trained and supervised other soldiers on recovery maintenance.
- Experience includes work with hydraulic systems in a military setting.
- Understood and was able to manipulate mechanical systems with ease.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS08-2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - Hydraulics
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS09-2014
Diploma -
Madison Central High School
Madison, MS05.1998
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Quality assurance
- Technical assembly
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Reading blueprints
- Gauge calibration
- Setting up and running CNC machines
- Programming CNC machines
- Effective communication
- Employee engagement
- Lean manufacturing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Union Committeeman / Negotiator
IUE-CWA LOCAL 83792
11.2023 - Current
CNC Machinist
Eaton Corporation
06.2017 - Current
Assembly and Test Technician
Eaton Corporation
06.2014 - 01.2017
Press Operator 1
Clarion-Ledger
08.2009 - 06.2014
Machine Operator
Clarion-Ledger
08.2009 - 10.2012
Production Line Operator
Johns Manville, Inc.
01.2004 - 08.2008
63S Heavy Wheel Mechanic (E5-SGT)
United States Army
11.1998 - 07.2003
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Belhaven University
Certificate of Technical Studies - Hydraulics
Holmes Community College
Diploma -
Madison Central High School