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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, IN
05.1988

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

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