Thomas Gray

• Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
• Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
• Assisted in the cleaning and maintenance of all portions of the Blow Mold and filler, including acid rinses 1-3 daily, product changes 1-6 daily, replacing heating elements, etc.

• Trainer for Non Conforming Materials team for one and a half years on the Battery Pack production line, ensuring team safety, synergy, and organization with new hires from various backgrounds. Trained over 15 specialized individuals during this time.
• Organized work to meet demanding production goals, and increasing team efficiency from 10 unit production requirement, to achieving over 14 on average.
• Safely operated hand and power tools to complete repetitive tasks.
• Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Directly trained with Hazmat team to handle electrical fires, battery explosions, battery acid spills, etc.
• Oversaw team preparations for tasks by ensuring proper training and usage of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.

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• Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
• Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
• Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
• Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilizing fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
• Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
• Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
• Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders
• Managed up to 20 orders daily, between 40 and 200 units each

• Assisted with internal warehouse operations while maintaining a maximum trailer moving time of 2 minutes.
• Worked outside in all weather conditions.
• Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
• Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
• Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.