Ronald Loughran
Getzville,NY
Summary
Skilled in equipment troubleshooting and fostering team accountability, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring safety compliance and efficiency. Highly reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals and adapting to shifting demands. Skilled in machine operation and quality control, exhibiting strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Strand Operator
Wieland Rolled Products
Buffalo, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Operated annealing strands to ensure product quality standards were met.
- Established parameters and monitored furnace conditions to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated machinery to load and unload coils, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Monitored and adjusted acid and BTA levels to ensure optimal operational quality.
- Achieved distinction as the first individual in company history to qualify in all four styles of strands.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Tire Builder/ VMI Operator
Sumitomo Rubber USA
Tonawanda, NY
10.2003 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with the engineering team to design and develop new tire models, resulting in innovative products with improved performance.
- Reduced material costs by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each specific tire model, avoiding unnecessary waste.
- Collaborated with colleagues to troubleshoot any issues that arose during the production process, quickly resolving problems to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Mastered multiple types of equipment used in the tire-building process, increasing versatility and ability to support various stages of production as needed.
- Displayed strong organizational skills in managing work area, keeping tools and equipment clean and readily accessible for efficient use during tire building tasks.
- Increased overall product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures for all tires produced.
- Contributed to a safer working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during tire assembly operations.
Education
21 Credit Hours - General Studies
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NYHigh School Regents Diploma -
Williamsville North H.S.
Williamsville, NYSkills
- Training and mentoring
- Quality control inspection
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Hand and power tool use
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Safety Compliance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Equipment Calibration
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Fork truck certification 5k-30k
Timeline
Strand Operator
Wieland Rolled Products
03.2025 - Current
Tire Builder/ VMI Operator
Sumitomo Rubber USA
10.2003 - 11.2024
21 Credit Hours - General Studies
Erie Community College
High School Regents Diploma -
Williamsville North H.S.