Randy Colgate
Church Hill
Summary
Dedicated Machine Operator with a strong work ethic and expertise in machinery operation, honed at Royal Building Products. Proven track record in enhancing product quality and reducing downtime through meticulous equipment monitoring and preventive maintenance. Skilled in training new employees, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Royal Building Products
07.2019 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines..
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Maintained meticulous records of machine performance and maintenance activities, supporting continuous improvement efforts.
- Resolved technical issues swiftly, minimizing downtime and maintaining production schedules.
Machine Operator Technician
Microporous
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Achieved consistent product quality by performing regular quality checks and adjusting machine settings accordingly.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Reduced material waste by implementing precise cutting techniques and careful monitoring of machinery.
- Assisted in training new operators on proper machine usage, ensuring adherence to company standards and guidelines.
- Addressed mechanical issues proactively through detailed root cause analysis, resulting in improved machine performance and reliability.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
Press Operator
American Water Heater (AO Smith)
06.2006 - 01.2018
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
- Fork Lift Operator
Education
Required
Volunteer High School
Church Hill07-1994
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Workplace safety
- Assembly and production
- Equipment operation
- Power and hand tools
- Heavy lifting
- Machine maintenance
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Equipment monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machine programming
- Materials management
- Equipment calibration
Timeline
Machine Operator
Royal Building Products
07.2019 - Current
Machine Operator Technician
Microporous
07.2018 - 07.2019
Press Operator
American Water Heater (AO Smith)
06.2006 - 01.2018
Required
Volunteer High School
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