Rickita Johnson
Arlington,United States
Summary
Proven leader and skilled machinist, adept in heavy machinery safety and team leadership, significantly improved production efficiency at Polaris. Expert in metal working and project management, I excel in optimizing workflows and mentoring teams to exceed manufacturing goals. Demonstrates exceptional organization and prioritization, ensuring high-quality output and team development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Break Operator/machine operator
Polaris
Huntsville, AL
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for work to be done
- Dismantled machinery to gain access to worn components, remove them, and replace them in order to keep production within acceptable tolerances
- Set up and operated a variety of machine tools and jigs to create precision parts while keeping track of job completion times
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining working with tin, sheet iron, and sheet copper
- Crafted products using heavy-duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers, and grinders
- Set precise feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands
- Followed company and OSHA safety rules and regulations when it came to machine maintenance and work area cleanliness
- Kept equipment running smoothly by performing routine maintenance tasks like lubricating and cleaning components
- Was in charge of operating machinery in order to locate sources of product defects and identify equipment malfunctions.
Material Handler
Loram
Vicksburg, MS
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Used bracing and strapping techniques to prevent load shifting or damage
- Was in charge of operating equipment while adhering to standard safety procedures
- Paid close attention to gain a thorough understanding of the duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first during team meetings
- Made supervisors and coworkers aware of potential hazards and other issues so that they could be resolved quickly
- Used handheld scanners and physical logs to keep track of item movements
- Packed items into appropriate shipping containers
- Planned daily work strategies and followed oral and written instructions to move and ship products correctly
- Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency
- Used hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices, among other tools to complete jobs
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to move large products from one warehouse area to another, making them more accessible.
Team Lead
Naples
Jackson, MS
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Mentor and train junior and new employees
- Kept an eye on the machines in order to assess their progress, make adjustments, and maintain the desired tension and speeds
- Mentored junior team members on the protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
- Was the project manager for the team, which included receiving requirements, estimating, and monitoring project status, as well as working with and assisting team members to solve problems, technical issues, and coding and development processes
- Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work to ensure that everyone was covered
- Held meetings with employees to assess performance and devise improvement strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vicksburg High School
Vicksburg, MSHigh School Diploma -
Vicksburg High School
05.2016
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Project documentation
- Computer proficiency
- Packing and shipping proficiency
- Prioritization
- Heavy machinery safety
- Personnel training and development
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Reading comprehension
- Team Leadership
- Policies and procedures
- Team building
- Data entry
- Marketing
- Multi-Task Management
- Quality control
- Time management
- Material handling expert
- Equipment monitoring
- Manufacturing
- Assembly and production
- Project management
- Heavy lifting
- Metal working ability
Timeline
Press Break Operator/machine operator
Polaris
02.2021 - 05.2024
Material Handler
Loram
09.2019 - 01.2021
Team Lead
Naples
07.2016 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Vicksburg High School
High School Diploma -
Vicksburg High School