Stewart Smith
Charlestown
Summary
Talented supervisor / machine operator offering 25 years of manufacturing experience and dedication to enhance employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with strong dedication to employee training and satisfaction. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operations demand. Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
ASC Engineered Solutions
01.2024 - 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.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Machine Operator
the Beadery
10.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
Press Operator
Meister Abrasives Usa
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications.
- Used gauges, calipers and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
- Achieved challenging production goals on consistent basis by optimizing machine operation.
- Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders.
Machine Operator
Cimini & Associates
02.2022 - 09.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
Assembly Line Leader
Hayward Industries
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
- Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
- Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Calibrated equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Prevented equipment jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearances.
Supervisor/Machine Operator
Dewal/rogers Corp
04.1997 - 02.2020
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks
- Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
- Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees
- Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
- Delegated tasks to others on grooming team
- Directed staff of 40 personnel and managed budget totaling $0.0 annually
- Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands
- Maintained proper inventory levels
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees
- Performed accident investigations
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual
- Evaluated employee performance monthly and coached and trained accordingly, increasing quality of work and employee retention
- Performed 30 day evaluations and reviews for 40 employees
- Prepared and managed work schedules, vacation and sick time accurately on 40 basis
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals
- Monitored workshop work flow for 40 employees
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods
- Ordered parts and materials for 6,
- Provided coaching and counseling to 40 employees to encourage professional growth as well as meet short- and long-term goals
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale
- Monitored employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for machine operators position
- 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.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Kingstown High School
Wakefield, RI06.1985
Skills
- Leadership
- Issue resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Scheduling
- Safety and compliance
- Equipment monitoring
- Manufacturing
references
cline probest
401-465-8974
paul smith
401-824-9814
al shadeck
401-378-8392
Timeline
Machine Operator
ASC Engineered Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
the Beadery
10.2023 - 01.2024
Press Operator
Meister Abrasives Usa
10.2022 - 06.2023
Machine Operator
Cimini & Associates
02.2022 - 09.2022
Assembly Line Leader
Hayward Industries
10.2020 - 12.2021
Supervisor/Machine Operator
Dewal/rogers Corp
04.1997 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
South Kingstown High School
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