Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator/Tooling Technician
INW/ Capstone Nutrition
03.2023 - 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.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Encapsulation Machine Operator
Nutraceutical
04.2015 - 06.2022
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Customer Service Representative
Home Depot
03.2012 - 04.2015
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
Machine Operator/Dough Maker
Hostess/Wonder. International Brands Corp
06.2005 - 03.2012
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
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.
Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
Structural Welder
Duncan & Bush
08.1980 - 09.2004
Kept work area clean and organized.
Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions.
Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
Adjusted plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits and levels to align structural steel members vertically and horizontally.
Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.