Rodney Hardin
Otwell,IN
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Japer Rubber
Jasper, IN
10/03/97 - 03.1998
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
General Labor Worker
Walters Sales and Service
Otwell, IN
04/05/96 - 09.1997
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, grinders, and hammers.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Followed safety protocols when operating machinery and equipment.
- Organized tools and supplies in designated areas.
- Collected debris from job sites for disposal purposes.
- Dug trenches for laying pipes or cables.
Tank Tester
Lant"z
Evansville, IN
08.1992 - 04.1995
- Conducted compatibility tests on different operating systems and browsers.
Hot Press Operator
Jasper Laminates
Jasper, IN
06.1988 - 08.1991
- Set up and operated hot press machines to laminate plastic sheets, wood, paper, and other materials.
- Adjusted machine settings as necessary to ensure that the correct pressure was applied during lamination process.
- Monitored machine operation to detect problems such as defective material feed or faulty lamination.
- Ensured that safety procedures were followed while operating hot press machines at all times.
- Assisted in loading and unloading raw materials from conveyors onto hot press machines manually when required.
- Adhered to standard operating procedures while running multiple jobs on same machine simultaneously without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Followed work instructions provided by supervisors accurately and worked closely with other team members for smooth operations.
Head Slitter Operator
PCA
Jasper, IN
04/14/08 - 06/02/23
- Performed daily maintenance on slitting equipment including lubricating parts and cleaning machinery.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems with the slitter machine and replaced damaged parts when necessary.
- Set up and operated slitting machines to cut material into specified widths.
- Adjusted machine components such as knives, guides, tensioners, and brakes according to job specifications.
- Inspected slit coils for defects in quality or workmanship prior to shipping.
- Maintained accurate records of production data including scrap rates, downtime, and other related information.
- Loaded materials onto the slitter machine ensuring proper alignment and spacing of material.
- Monitored product quality during the cutting process making adjustments as needed to maintain accuracy.
- Calibrated cutting blades regularly to ensure precision cuts were achieved consistently throughout production runs.
- Ensured that safety guidelines were followed while operating the slitting machine.
- Assisted in training new operators on proper use of the slitting equipment according to company protocols.
- Interpreted customer orders accurately to determine appropriate settings for each job run.
- Checked finished products against customer drawings and specifications for conformance before packing them for shipment.
- Identified potential problems with the machine's operation and reported them promptly to supervisors.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Quality Control, Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace at all times by disposing of waste materials properly.
- Followed standard operating procedures when setting up jobs on the slitter machine.
- Utilized various hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers., while performing duties.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve high levels of productivity in a fast-paced environment.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while working around hazardous equipment.
- Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
- Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts and complete precise finished products.
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine materials, locations of cutting lines or dimensions and tolerances.
- Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
- Measured completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications with micrometers, gauges, calipers and templates.
- Turned controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates or table angles for specified operations.
- Cleaned, lubricated and repaired machinery for optimal performance.
- Cut off excess materials for reuse or recycling.
- Positioned, aligned and secured workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds.
- Applied knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials to plan sequences and operations.
Off Bear Saw
Forrest Products
Jasper, IN
03/01/05 - 12/22/07
- Performed daily maintenance on slitting equipment including lubricating parts and cleaning machinery.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace at all times by disposing of waste materials properly.
- Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
Production Floater
Servents
Jasper, IN
12/04/99 - 01/05/05
- Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of production operations and inventory levels.
- Assisted in the setup, operation and tear down of all production machines.
- Inspected product for quality assurance purposes.
- Monitored machine performance to ensure efficient operation.
- Provided assistance to other workers on the production line as needed.
- Calibrated machinery according to manufacturer specifications.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies to supervisors promptly.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times during production activities.
- Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of waste properly and adhering to 5S standards.
- Followed standard operating procedures for each task assigned.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
Parts Runner
Butcha Trucking
Otwell, IN
04/05/95 - 08/30/96
- Delivered requested parts from the warehouse to customer's vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded parts from delivery trucks into designated areas of the warehouse.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for all parts stocked in the warehouse.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the warehouse area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves and disposing of trash as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pike Central High School
Petersburg, IN05.1988
Skills
- Equipment Management
- Troubleshooting Specialist
- Janitorial Tasks
- Hand and Power Tools
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Tank Tester
Lant"z
08.1992 - 04.1995
Hot Press Operator
Jasper Laminates
06.1988 - 08.1991
General Laborer
Japer Rubber
10/03/97 - 03.1998
General Labor Worker
Walters Sales and Service
04/05/96 - 09.1997
Head Slitter Operator
PCA
04/14/08 - 06/02/23
Off Bear Saw
Forrest Products
03/01/05 - 12/22/07
Production Floater
Servents
12/04/99 - 01/05/05
Parts Runner
Butcha Trucking
04/05/95 - 08/30/96
High School Diploma -
Pike Central High School