Samuel Lee Johnson
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic machine operator with extensive experience at Fibertec Personal Care, excelling in quality assurance and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through effective team collaboration and problem-solving skills. Recognized for training new personnel and implementing safety protocols, ensuring a reliable and compliant work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Rewind Operator
Fibertec Personal Care
Asheboro, North Carolina
04.2023 - Current
- Operated rewind machinery to produce high-quality personal care products.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow operations.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime.
- Recorded production data accurately for quality assurance purposes.
- Trained new operators on safe equipment handling and operational procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machinery issues to minimize disruptions.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during operations.
- Followed established procedures for labeling finished rolls according to customer requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, such as roll counts and scrap levels, using computerized tracking systems.
- Trained new personnel on proper operation of all relevant equipment.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts on machines when necessary.
- Cleaned and inspected rolls for defects prior to rewinding.
- Maintained a clean work environment at all times by performing regular housekeeping duties.
- Responsible for loading paper onto unwind stands and unloading finished rolls from rewinders.
- Set up and operated slitters, sheeters, core cutters, joggers, palletizers and other related equipment as required.
- Adhered strictly to all company policies regarding safety protocols.
- Removed and stacked completed items in preparation for shipment.
- Took machines apart to clear jams and replace broken components.
- Started machines and moved controls to regulate tension on pressure rolls.
- Installed attachments to machines in order to complete special operations and projects.
- Cut products to specific measures, carefully using cutting tools.
- Fed raw materials into gluing, coating and slitting rollers via manual and automated methods to achieve desired production speeds.
Machine Operator
O'Neal Steel
Greensboro, North Carolina
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated various machinery to produce precision components efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure machine performance and safety compliance.
- Maintained tools and equipment to support uninterrupted production flow.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
Supervisor/MachineOperator/Troubleshooter
Old Castle
Greensboro, NC
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and productivity.
- Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
CNC Machine Operator/Fabricator
Engineer Profiles
Columbus, OH
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Performed accurate [Type] tool changes and offsets.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision-engineered components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining tasks.
- Maintained machine tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify quality of finished products.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production specifications and requirements.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
- Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
- Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Worked with supervisor to debug and develop production processes and learn machine set-up skills.
- Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Checked accuracy of programs prior to running production runs utilizing simulation software packages.
- Provided feedback on product design changes based on experience operating the machinery.
- Analyzed engineering designs and determined most efficient sequence of operations.
- Trained new employees on CNC machine operation, safety procedures, and company policies.
- Documented actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Took measurements, detected malfunctions, troubleshot processes and adjusted and reprogrammed controls while adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Assembly Worker
Anderson Aluminum
Columbus, OH
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.
- Applied blank labels to devices, packaged and sealed items before sending for quality review.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Manufacturing commercial building doors and windows
- Using basic skills and woodworking
Fabricator
Appian Manufacturing
Columbus, OH
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Performed required maintenance on [Type] and [Type] equipment to enable readiness for project use.
- Used gauges, templates and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
Machine Operator
Superior Tool & Die
Columbus, OH
03.2014 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
Packer
Toys"R"Us
Columbus, OH
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance, adjustments and lubrication on equipment and production tools to maintain proper operation.
Groundskeeper
Northern Arms Apartments
Columbus, OH
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
- Delegated daily tasks to landscapers and contracted workers to meet schedule demands and obtain top-quality results.
Machine Operator
Rage Plastics
Columbus, OH
05.2008 - 02.2011
- 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.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dudley High
Greensboro, NC06-2008
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Data recording
- Production monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Quality control analysis
- Creativity and innovation
- Maintenance skills
- Workplace safety
- Work order completion
- Process monitoring
- Equipment monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Production scheduling
- Reliability
Timeline
Lead Rewind Operator
Fibertec Personal Care
04.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
O'Neal Steel
08.2022 - 03.2023
Supervisor/MachineOperator/Troubleshooter
Old Castle
04.2020 - 07.2022
CNC Machine Operator/Fabricator
Engineer Profiles
07.2019 - 03.2020
Assembly Worker
Anderson Aluminum
10.2016 - 06.2019
Fabricator
Appian Manufacturing
08.2016 - 05.2019
Machine Operator
Superior Tool & Die
03.2014 - 06.2016
Packer
Toys"R"Us
08.2013 - 02.2014
Groundskeeper
Northern Arms Apartments
06.2011 - 06.2013
Machine Operator
Rage Plastics
05.2008 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Dudley High