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Roy Gross

East Bend,NC

Summary

Adept at machinery operation and fostering teamwork, I significantly enhanced productivity and safety at Alpha Natural Resources. My strong work ethic and attention to detail led to mastering new technologies and implementing efficient processes, contributing to a record of zero accidental explosions and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Lydech
04.2021 - Current
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
  • Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Underground Coal Miner

Alpha Natural Resources
10.2008 - 04.2021
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations, maintaining accurate records of ventilation plans and methane testing results.
  • Increased overall mine productivity through the efficient operation of longwall shearer machines during coal extraction processes.
  • Strengthened teamwork among crew members through effective communication and collaboration during mining tasks.
  • Fostered a culture of safety awareness through regular participation in safety meetings and training sessions with fellow miners.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on personal protective equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and reliability in hazardous conditions.
  • Mitigated potential hazards with preemptive identification and rectification of unsafe conditions within the mine environment.
  • Enhanced safety measures by diligently inspecting underground mining operations and equipment.
  • Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed over Number methane gas checks.
  • Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress, and safety conditions.
  • Maintained Number miles of conveyor track by regularly lubricating and performing safety checks.
  • Reached Number days without accidental explosion by effectively treating mine walls and floors with limestone.

Machine Operator

Microfibres Industries
10.1987 - 10.2008
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
  • Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.

Education

College Preparation - Applied Mathematics

Big Creek High School
War, WV
06.1984

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Good communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Machinery operation

Timeline

Machine Operator

Lydech
04.2021 - Current

Underground Coal Miner

Alpha Natural Resources
10.2008 - 04.2021

Machine Operator

Microfibres Industries
10.1987 - 10.2008

College Preparation - Applied Mathematics

Big Creek High School
Roy Gross