Robert Hudak
Philipsburg ,PA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Appalachian Wood Products, excelling in quality control and machine operation. Proven ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and enhance production efficiency while fostering strong communication and conflict resolution skills. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and achieving operational excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Molder Operator
Appalachian Wood Products
Clearfield , PA
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Inventoried and recorded quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding any problems or issues encountered during the course of a shift.
- Adjusted daily work procedures to meet schedules and maintain product quality standards.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times during production processes.
- Ensure that work area is kept clean throughout shifts.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Follow standard operating procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality.
- Replaced damaged molds, chains, or other equipment using hand tools and jib cranes.
- Adhere to all company policies concerning attendance and punctuality.
- Clean molds, machines and other related equipment after use according to established procedures.
Assistant Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
Philispburg , PA
06.1998 - 06.2020
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Die Setter
PMG
Philipsburg, PA
07.2012 - 06.2019
- Assist with troubleshooting any issues encountered during production runs.
- Work closely with engineering teams to develop new designs for products.
- Complied with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Computed dimensions and plan layouts to determine proper assembly methods.
- Placed new supply orders for parts and tools.
- Assembled items in alignment with written instructions to complete final products.
- Provide technical support when needed from other departments such as tooling or maintenance.
- Train new employees on proper use of the die-casting equipment and safety procedures.
- Read blueprints, schematics, drawings, manuals and other related documents to determine setup requirements for each part being produced.
- Conduct regular quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure high standards are maintained.
- Adjust die-casting molds and fixtures in order to produce required parts.
- Verify dimensions of finished products using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
- Check dies and mold cavities for wear or damage, and make repairs or replacements as needed.
Lumber Stacker
Appalachian Wood Products
Clearfield, PA
06.2000 - 07.2007
- Worked closely with team members to achieve daily goals and objectives.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Performed general housekeeping duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding quality assurance standards.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in production processes.
Education
Automative - Automative
Penn Foster
12-2024
High School Diploma -
Philipsburg Osceola High School
Philipsburg06-2021
Skills
- Engine rebuilding
- Brake inspection
- Problem solving
- Quality control
- Vehicle inspection
- Conflict resolution
- Production monitoring
- Machine Setting
- Product inspection
- Manufacturing Protocols
- Strong communication skills
- Malfunction troubleshooting
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Health and safety procedures
- Multitasking
- Machine operation
- Material handling
- Mechanical skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability to change
Affiliations
Love to watch football and a diehard New England Patriots Fan. Collect sports cards
Timeline
Molder Operator
Appalachian Wood Products
01.2020 - 12.2024
Die Setter
PMG
07.2012 - 06.2019
Lumber Stacker
Appalachian Wood Products
06.2000 - 07.2007
Assistant Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
06.1998 - 06.2020
Automative - Automative
Penn Foster
High School Diploma -
Philipsburg Osceola High School
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