Thomas Foster
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Dynamic assembler with extensive experience at MSA, skilled in fabrication and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through collaboration and attention to detail. Proficient in operating machinery and adhering to safety protocols, ensuring high standards in manufacturing processes. Committed to maintaining a clean work environment and optimizing assembly techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembler
MSA
Jacksonville, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Assembled safety equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected components for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Operated assembly line machinery to maintain production flow.
- Collaborated with team members to improve assembly processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions and schematics for accuracy.
- Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Operated welding machinery to join materials with high accuracy.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
Machine Operator
PHC
Yonkers, New York
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Operated various machinery to ensure consistent production flow.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize operational efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production specifications and requirements.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure product standards were met consistently.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
Metal Fabricator
Pawling Corporation
Wassai, NY
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Fabricated metal components using precision tools and welding equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for production processes.
- Assembled parts according to specifications and quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for defects and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Operated machinery safely while maintaining production schedules.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety standards.
- Follow safety protocols when operating fabricating machines.
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Clean work area after each shift is completed to maintain a safe working environment.
- Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
- Operate cutting torch or welding machine to cut or join metal parts according to layout specifications.
- Tested and performed quality inspections on completed products.
- Grind off excess weld material from joints using portable grinders or buffers.
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
- Repair worn parts by welding on extra layers of metal.
- Smooth seams between sections of sheet metal with a hammer and dolly combination tool set.
- Performed quality checks on equipment and materials, removed damaged or faulty metals and tools and transported waste to appropriate receptacles.
Education
M.C.F - G.E.D.
Rome, NY01.2006
Skills
- Press brake machine
- Landscaping
- Groundskeeping
- Attention to detail
- Car detailing
- Mowing
- Operating a zero-turn lawnmower
- Material handling
- Time management
- CNC
- Pallet jack
- Lawn care
- Fabrication
- Shipping and receiving
- Manufacturing
- Landscape maintenance
- Assembly
- Handy Man
Awards Certificates
- Tack Welding certificate
- Small Engine certificate
Timeline
Assembler
MSA
01.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
PHC
08.2022 - 01.2025
Metal Fabricator
Pawling Corporation
09.2017 - 08.2022