Russell Fleming
Coeburn,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented operator with proven expertise in health and safety compliance, operations management, and team collaboration. Committed to maintaining high safety standards while optimizing production efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator/Chief
BAE Systems RFAAP
Radford, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address operational challenges and streamline communication.
- Trained to fill metal drums with nitrocellulose to specific customer orders
- Once cans are loaded I roll them onto a hydraulic box truck, to take them to our warehouse
- Use lift truck to lift cans and stack into the warehouse
- Trained to operate dewatering wringers with nitrocellulose to be spun and ready to fill the metal cans
- Do any cleanup needed during or after my shift due to it being explosive material
- Trained to fully operate and run a building that uses a centrifuge to take material and make it into chips to fill other metal cans
- Trained to help and assist maintenance and instrumentation personnel to fix or work on any and all mechanics or pipes in the building
- When I operate any buildings I am fully responsible for anyone and all product in the building
Painter
Paramont Manufacturing
Abingdon, VA
05.2018 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules.
- Inspected surfaces for imperfections, preparing them for optimal paint application.
- Maintained inventory of paints and supplies, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
- Trained junior painters on safety protocols and proper use of painting equipment.
- Conducted quality checks post-application, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
Machine Operator
Paramont Manufacturing
Abingdon, VA
05.2018 - 09.2024
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes and minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to uphold safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Monitored production lines for quality control, promptly addressing any discrepancies in output.
- Trained new operators on equipment use, safety protocols, and best practices for productivity.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend adjustments for optimal performance.
- 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.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- 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.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clintwood High School
Clintwood, VASkills
- Health and safety
- Operations management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
- Efficient multitasking
- Loading and unloading
- Inspections and reviews
- Machine operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse operations
- Materials handling
- Safety compliance
- Tool operation
- Machine setup
- Production work
- Plant safety
- Manufacturing procedures
- Chemical handling
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Operator/Chief
BAE Systems RFAAP
01.2025 - Current
Painter
Paramont Manufacturing
05.2018 - 09.2024
Machine Operator
Paramont Manufacturing
05.2018 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Clintwood High School