Steve Rutherford
PORTLAND,OR
Summary
I am a hard working, intelligent, articulate, and capable employee with a wealth of experience in several different fields ranging from machine operations, maintenance and repair to being a lead man for various crews to being a self-employed Handyman. I also spent 10 years in beverage production and have deep knowledge in that field.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Filler Operator
Blount Fine Foods
Portland, OR
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Monitored machine operation for compliance with policies, procedures and processes.
Assembler/Outside Job Lead
Industrial Craters And Packers
Portland, Oregon
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Assembled custom crates according to plans and blueprints
- Made onsite modifications to crates and supports as required for custom packaging
Freelance Handyman
Self-employed
Portland, Oregon
05.2013 - 06.2019
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and prepared for painting.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
Production Manager
Portland Bottling Company
Portland, OR
12.2003 - 03.2013
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tokay High School
Lodi, California06.1982
Skills
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Corrective Maintenance
- Basic Math
- Good Communication
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Overhead Crane, Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
- Inspect Parts
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinkung
Hobbies
My hobbies include repairing/rebuilding guitars, singing in a rock band and camping/hiking.
Timeline
Filler Operator
Blount Fine Foods
10.2022 - 05.2023
Assembler/Outside Job Lead
Industrial Craters And Packers
06.2019 - 06.2022
Freelance Handyman
Self-employed
05.2013 - 06.2019
Production Manager
Portland Bottling Company
12.2003 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Tokay High School
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