Reginald Austin
Mobile
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience, excelling in machine operation and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety compliance. Skilled in troubleshooting industrial equipment and fostering teamwork, with a strong focus on quality assurance and process improvement. Committed to achieving production goals and optimizing workflows.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Kimberly-Clark
Mobile
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Operated machinery to produce consumer products efficiently and safely.
- Operated and maintained Mill's manufacturing, fiber processing, and converting equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure optimal operation and minimal downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain production schedules and workflow.
- Logged daily to input, update, and interpret data in multiple computer software systems for accurate reporting and analysis
Assembler 1
Collins Aerospace
Foley
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Assembled components with hand and power tools to meet assembly specifications.
- Followed blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Conducted quality inspections to verify compliance with product standards.
- Fabricated, installed, and repaired parts or components on aircraft.
Electrical Apprentice
Mobile
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Acquired hands-on experience at multiple plant sites, deepening operational knowledge.
- Barry Steam Plant: Water treatment facility
- Olin: Boiler package construction
- Murphy High School Reconstruction
- Supported logistics and material handling operations at State Docks, contributing to efficient workflow.
Education
High school diploma or GED - Drafting and Design Technology
Satsuma High School
Mobile, AL05.2005
Diploma -
Satsuma High School
05.2005
Associate's degree -
Bishop State Community College
Some college -
Bishop State Community College
Associate of Applied Science -
Bishop State Community College
Skills
- Forklift operations
- Equipment operation
- Order picking
- Shipping & receiving
- Warehouse experience
- Lean manufacturing
- Safety compliance
- Manufacturing
- Tooling
- Machine maintenance
- Distributed control system electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Electrical experience
- Warehouse experienceElectrical building codes
- Forklift
- Schematic development
- Electrical design
- Sensors
- Blueprint reading
- Construction
- Productivity software
- Computer literacy
- Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Windows
- OSHA
- Lean
- SAP
- CMMS
- Driving
- Outdoor work
- Equipment operational utility experience
- Lean
- Industrial automation
- Quality assurance
- Operational controls
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Calendar management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Complex Problem-solving
- Analysis skills
- Manufacturing experience
- Production preparation
- Production timeline management
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment repair
- Industrial equipment
- Hardware support
- Computer hardware
- Industrial electrician experience
- Electrical building codes
- Respiratory protection
- Forklift
- Hand tools
- OSHA
- Manufacturing facility
- Construction
- Maintenance documentation
- Industrial equipment
- OSHA standards
- Production technician
- Hydraulic systems
- Manufacturing facility
- CMMS
Certification
- Forklift Certification, Present
- CAD Certification, Present
- OSHA 10, Present
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Driver's License, 04/01/23, 10/01/26
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
- Pallet Jack Certification
- NCCER Certification
- Electrician Apprentice
- OSHA 30
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Kimberly-Clark
04.2019 - 05.2023
Assembler 1
Collins Aerospace
04.2018 - 05.2019
Electrical Apprentice
09.2014 - 06.2017
High school diploma or GED - Drafting and Design Technology
Satsuma High School
Diploma -
Satsuma High School
Associate's degree -
Bishop State Community College
Some college -
Bishop State Community College
Associate of Applied Science -
Bishop State Community College