Terence Duane Tarver
Mobile
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skin Pass Operator
Outokumpu Steel
11.2011 - Current
- Examine inspect and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications
- Adjusts and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products eliminate wastes
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Change rolls, operate mill equipment, remove coils and cobbles, and band load material
- Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and ensure that products conform to specifications
- Operate forklifts
- Signal and assist other workers to remove and position equipment, fill hoppers, a feed materials into machines
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Automotive Technician
Lynch Toyota
05.2010 - 11.2011
- Minor and major auto repairs
- Accelerator pedal recalls
- Warranty repairs
- Up sell during minor services
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Tire Builder
BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing
10.1998 - 10.2009
- Cut and applied and sidewall to green carcass before delivering carcass to second stage
- Mixed natural and synthetic rubbers with chemicals for the tire production process
- Effectively cured tires after receiving them from the tire building department
- Consistently exceeded productivity and product goals during 8 years in tire building
- Completed inspections and managed scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Met production goals on consistent basis with efficient loading and unloading of chambers.
- Filled tire cuts and holes using hot rubber.
- Performed accurate startup and shutdown procedures to control wear on equipment and maintain personnel safety.
- Kept inventory levels in line with expected demands by monitoring levels and placing timely orders.
- Put together components, added to molding press and assembled products.
- Built semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization.
- Followed design specifications to complete accurate and speedy tire fabrication orders.
Second Line Operator
Capital Vial of Alabama
05.1997 - 10.1998
- Lead production team to meet and exceed goals set by senior management
- Directed the operation of various pneumatic machines in order to obtain production
- Diagnosed problems with machinery in order to meet production quotas
- Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations.
- Reduced accidents and injuries by observing safety policies and procedures.
- Checked inventory supply and stock bins to maintain proper stock levels.
- Used tools such as calipers, micrometers and protractors in alignment with best practices.
- Read and interpreted documents to reach maximum productivity and achieve quality objectives.
- Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Automotive Technician
Dyas Nissan
05.1995 - 08.1997
- Performed various tune up procedures, timing belt removal, brake jobs and computers analysis
- Analyzed and diagnosed customer complaints regarding vehicles
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
Education
Automobile Mechanics
Southern Union Community College
Opelika, AL05.1995
Skills
- Tool operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- CNC set up
- Inspections and reviews
- Manufacturing procedures
- Analytical thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment operation
- Commercial construction experience
- Operational documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- HVAC systems
Certification
- ASE certified in Engine Repair, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical Systems, Engine Performance, and Heating & A/C
- Class A CDL
Accomplishments
- Award for Perfect Attendance for the last eight year of employment
- Licensed ERT certified in Fire Fighting, CPR and Blood Pathogens
- Award for Consecutive 100% efficiency for job performance
Timeline
Skin Pass Operator
Outokumpu Steel
11.2011 - Current
Automotive Technician
Lynch Toyota
05.2010 - 11.2011
Tire Builder
BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing
10.1998 - 10.2009
Second Line Operator
Capital Vial of Alabama
05.1997 - 10.1998
Automotive Technician
Dyas Nissan
05.1995 - 08.1997
Automobile Mechanics
Southern Union Community College
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