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Sylvester Lindsey
Carthage,MO
Summary
Dynamic and versatile professional with extensive experience. Excelled in enhancing efficiency and product quality, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and teamwork skills. Proven track record in safety compliance and preventive maintenance.
Team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Fork Truck Driver comfortable handling forklifts up to 5 tons and conducting regular preventive maintenance procedures such as lubrication and fueling. Hardworking and methodical individual with over 20 years of experience. Excellent time management, troubleshooting and oral and written communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Furnace Operator
CMC
05.2016 - 01.2025
- Conducted thorough end-of-shift handovers, communicating pertinent information to incoming operators for seamless transitions between shifts.
- Enhanced furnace efficiency by conducting regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Increased overall productivity by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and resolving them swiftly.
- Improved product quality through close attention to detail and adherence to established procedures and standards.
- Assisted in training new hires on furnace operation procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment for their professional growth.
- Reviewed parts and removed extra materials before loading into furnace, consistently maintaining tight production targets.
- Operated equipment such as lift trucks, bobcats and cranes to transport materials and products.
- Closely watched employee use of [Type] equipment, maintaining high standards of safety and quality in work zones.
- Weighed products and recorded product weight to create product labels.
- Prepared forklift for daily use by refueling and recharging battery.
- Maintained forklift by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns and conducting routine pre and post inspections.
- Operated [Type] forklift to transfer products and other cargo into and out of storage.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to stay informed about industry best practices and maintain a strong focus on accident prevention strategies within the workplace.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols and reporting potential hazards promptly to management.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper fork truck operation and safety procedures, ensuring a skilled workforce within the warehouse setting.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- While working here I helped and learned in all departments.
- Also worked here from the beginning of 2008 till the middle of 2010
Welder
H.E. Wiilams
01.2010 - 03.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment
- While working here. Started on an assembly line, moved to the machining area, then moved to the welding department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School
Carthage05-1994
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Safety compliance
- Forklift driving
- Hazardous materials handling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Loading and unloading procedures
- First Aid/CPR
- Mold pouring
- Small crane operation
- Control operation and adjustment
- Punctual and reliable
- OSHA workplace safety
- Assembly line experience
- Strong work ethic
- Manual machining
Interests
Timeline
Furnace Operator
CMC
05.2016 - 01.2025
Welder
H.E. Wiilams
01.2010 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School
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