Robert Walker
Manufacturing/Production
Cedartown,GA
Summary
Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Professional Machine Operator with experience in CNC machining and tooling. Dedicated to exceeding production goals and known for quick learning and efficiency. Knowledgeable about equipment diagnostics and repair. Dedicate professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Expert CNC Operator experienced with range of shop machinery and materials. Detail-oriented in checking and implementing instructions for accurate work and quality results. Tends carefully to machines and quickly steps in to handle problems. Seasoned Machine Operator offering experience in high-volume assembly line production. Dedicated to rigorous inspection with commitment to follow-through and preventive maintenance. Knowledgeable in use of equipment, tools and CNC logic.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
HNI Corp,
Cedartown, GA
11.2014 - 08.2020
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- 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.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
- Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
- Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
- Increasing defects by 15% with labeling verify scanning.
Line Assembler
Honda Transmission
Tallapoosa, GA
09.2006 - 06.2014
- Met daily quotas consistently by always working hard and efficiently with little downtime.
- Practiced standard operating procedures for consistent production results. which was100 unit per hr. in order to produce 800 per shift per 8hrs shift minus reworks.
- Restocked other stations and moved completed items to other stations for additional processing.
- Protected team members by identifying and removing safety hazards, keeping pathways clear and equipment properly stored.
- Removed imperfections in component pieces and finished work.
- Supported tight production timelines by quickly moving heavy loads between workstations.
- Helped implement lean management directives for continuous production improvement.
- Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Changed out equipment, tools and materials to set up new production runs.
Assembly Line Production Worker/Painter
HNI Corp,
Cedartown, GA
07.1996 - 08.2006
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Assembled products and components and made proactive adjustments to settings to produce work within tight tolerances.
- Trained new employees and promoted supportive, performance-oriented atmosphere by, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging products.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Distributed individual assignments to team members and monitored progress against production timetables.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cedartown High School
Cedartown, GA06.1983
Skills
- Production Documentation
- Machinery Operation
- Shipping and Labeling
- Line Work
- Materials Assembly
- Good Communication
- Teamwork and Communication
- Workplace Safety
- Knowledge of Production Processes
- CNC Machines
- Production Operations
- Manufacturing
- Assembly Line Operations
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Measuring Tools
- Quality Inspections
- Checking and Gauging
- Equipment Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Defect Identification
- Production Equipment Experience
- Safe Machine Operation
- General Housekeeping
- Safe Work Practices
- Productivity and Safety Improvement
- Product Movements
- Process Inspections
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Brake Press Operation
- Machine Start-Up and Shut-Down
- Safety Requirements
- Active Listening
- Duty Assignments
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved paint issues which led to less resprays and reworks for metal goods line.
- Supervised team of 15 members.
Timeline
Machine Operator
HNI Corp,
11.2014 - 08.2020
Line Assembler
Honda Transmission
09.2006 - 06.2014
Assembly Line Production Worker/Painter
HNI Corp,
07.1996 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Cedartown High School
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