Scottie McConnell
Moline,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Powder Coat Technician
XPAC
Davenport, IA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Applied powder coatings to metal parts with electrostatic spray guns, ensuring even coverage.
- Prepared ovens for curing powder coated parts by setting temperatures according to job requirements.
- Inspected finished product for defects such as blemishes, scratches or runs in the finish.
- Performed quality control checks on completed jobs before releasing them from production area.
- Calibrated and maintained spray guns, hoppers and other equipment used in the process.
- Repaired minor imperfections in the finish using a variety of methods such as wet sanding or buffing.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for prepping and applying powder coatings.
Injection Mold Operator
Quantum Plastics
Victor, IA
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of the injection molding machines and surrounding areas.
- Operated injection molding machines to produce parts according to customer specifications.
- Adjusted machine components such as nozzle temperature, injection speed, and pressure settings for optimal performance.
- Monitored production process to ensure proper operation of equipment and tools.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to molds and tooling when necessary.
Steel Mill Operator
SSAB
Muscatine, IA
02.2002 - 12.2015
- Operate cutting torches and other equipment to cut steel plates and sections.
- Operated a variety of milling machines to produce parts and tools according to specifications.
- Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored the feed and speed of the machines during production runs.
- Inspected finished workpieces for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
- Troubleshot problems with machinery or tooling in order to maintain quality standards.
- Maintained records of production output and downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Valley High School
Bettendorf, IA06-1993
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Quality Assurance
- Problem Resolution
- Adaptive Learning
- Operation Monitoring
- Quality Control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Machine Operation
- Safety Compliance
Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Timeline
Powder Coat Technician
XPAC
07.2022 - 07.2024
Injection Mold Operator
Quantum Plastics
06.2020 - 07.2022
Steel Mill Operator
SSAB
02.2002 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Valley High School
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