Summers Kent
Elmira,NY
Summary
Motivated Team Lead possessing excellent leadership and planning abilities. Focused on delivering high-quality products on tight schedules. Monitors, trains and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams through proactive training and issue management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman IS Machine Operator/Upkeep
Anchor Glass Container
Elmira, NY
10.2023 - 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.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Ensured product consistency, closely monitoring machine outputs and making necessary adjustments.
- Maintained meticulous records of machine performance and maintenance activities, supporting continuous improvement efforts.
- Resolved technical issues swiftly, minimizing downtime and maintaining production schedules.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety, and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
CNC Operator/Trainer
Trayer Products Inc
Elmira, NY
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Collaborated with other departments to meet customer requirements.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Performed accurate Type tool changes and offsets.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
IS Machine Upkeep/Team Lead
Anchor Glass Container
Elmira, NY
05.2007 - 03.2021
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Integrated process improvements to increase overall workflow.
- Documented production levels, materials used and special incidents to keep management informed of daily activities.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Followed staffing strategies to achieve production goals.
- Quality checked components to determine conformance to specifications.
- Performed various troubleshooting tasks to address assembly issues.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays.
- Identified equipment issues using troubleshooting techniques to keep machinery fully operational during shifts.
- Reviewed specifications and directions carefully to determine precise set up for production equipment according to specifications.
Ware Handler
World Kitchen
Corning, NY
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Stood for long hours, frequently reached and moved up to 40 pounds.
- Safety
- Issue resolution
- Quality Improvement
- Experience in leadership
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Managed production materials safely and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Used hand truck, to move equipment daily.
Education
GED - undefined
Elmira High School
Elmira, NY11.1998
Skills
- Kitchen experience
- Maintenance
- Training & development
- Supervising experience
- Moving
- Quality control
- Production management
- Packaging
- Math
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Machinery operations
- Assembly and production
- Power and hand tools
- Safety compliance
- Manufacturing experience
- Basic math
- Manufacturing
- Production monitoring
- Start up procedures
- Manual machining
- Precision measurement
- CNC operation
- Deburring skills
- CNC machines
- Order reading
- Tooling selection
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Peer training
Websites
Certification
- Journeyman License
- Present
Links
http://ail.com
Timeline
Journeyman IS Machine Operator/Upkeep
Anchor Glass Container
10.2023 - Current
CNC Operator/Trainer
Trayer Products Inc
10.2021 - 10.2023
IS Machine Upkeep/Team Lead
Anchor Glass Container
05.2007 - 03.2021
Ware Handler
World Kitchen
01.2006 - 01.2007
GED - undefined
Elmira High School