Hardworking and reliable employee with diverse skills and exceptional work ethic. Easy to train and eager to learn new skills as well as use existing skills.
Organized and motivated.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Assembler
Fluence Automation/Bluecrest Inc
Arlington Heights, IL
05.2019 - 11.2023
Read and followed blueprints, diagrams,, and technical manuals to assemble electronics.
Installed various hardware components into electronic devices.
Communicated with supervisors regarding production issues or delays in order completion.
Repaired faulty units according to specifications.
Assembled electronic components by hand, using soldering irons and other tools and installed on machines
Assembled mechanical components and installed on machines
Interpreted engineering drawings accurately when assembling complex systems.
Performed soldering of wires, connectors, pins and other components as needed.
Installed circuit boards, relays, switches, transformers and other related equipment.
Assembled electrical components and wiring harnesses according to schematics.
Repaired defective units by replacing faulty parts with new ones.
Assembled electrical cabinets using wiring and harnessing expertise.
Used precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to check dimensions of parts.
Prepared finished assemblies and completed machines for shipping
Built wooden crates for shipping Machines and machine parts overseas
Loaded machines on to trucks using forklift and secured product in truck to insure safe transportation.
Supervisor/Merchandiser
Harvest Foods/Alpha Baking Co.
Chicago, Illinois
12.2008 - 06.2018
Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check for quality and compliance with established product specifications.
Evaluated employee behaviors, skills and knowledge on regular basis and provided hands on training and mentoring to individuals.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet daily demands.
Kept work environments safe and efficient at all times.
Marked down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
Checked job sites for accuracy and quality to ensure all specifications for projects were met.
Interviewed, hired and trained employees on procedures and requirements.
Provided instruction, coaching and motivation to all employees during shift.
Dockworker/Yard Hostler Driver
Yellow Freight Systems/YRC
Wheeling , Illinois
03.1984 - 11.2008
Loaded, unloaded trucks using forklift and by hand and sorted cargo as part of accurate efficient shipments
Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques
Kept storage arecas organized, lean and secure to fully protect company assets.
Fastened documentation, including receipts, packing slips nd bill of lading to shipments leaving facility.
Quickly answered all job related inquiries from supervisor and delivered updates on anticipated task completion times.
Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Emptied aisles of debris, cleaned floors and rearranged inventory to provide tidy and obstacle free dock floor.
Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Surrounded items in shrink wrap, tape and dunnage to protect freight.
Kept all documentation and records accurate and up to date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Drove tractor trailers in yard to put in and take out of dock spaces for loading and unloading and hooked trailers together for travel on roads.
Refueled and checked fluid levels on tractors and forklifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rolling Meadows High School
Rolling Meadows, IL
05-1981
Skills
Hand tools proficiency
Mechanical Aptitude
Equipment Operation
Measurement tools
Electrical Wiring
Parts management
Manufacturing Experience
Visual Inspection
Product Assembly
Quality Assurance
Specification Review
Precision Measuring Instruments
Blueprint Reading
Parts inspection
Component Installation
Power Tool Operation
Quality Inspections
Light soldering
Additional information
Experience in using hand and power tools. Repair my own and friends and families automobiles and motorcycles when possible using tools I own. Repair appliances when possible and other household jobs that need doing. Have also worked with various friends companies as a temporary helper doing things such as installing glass shower enclosures, kitchen counter tops cutting down and trimming trees and other odd jobs throughout the years.
Head of Finance and Operations at JUSTINA MUTALE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SOUTHERN AFRICAHead of Finance and Operations at JUSTINA MUTALE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SOUTHERN AFRICA