Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and product quality, I leveraged machine alignment and teamwork skills at Forge Racks and Dunnage to reduce material waste and improve production capacity. My proactive approach to equipment calibration and collaborative problem-solving led to a significant increase in precision and team proficiency.
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Thomas Huffman
Connersville,IN
Summary
Work History
Forge Racks and Dunnage
Laser Operator
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Optimized workflow by effectively organizing raw materials, finished products, and workspaces.
- Uploaded proper program from machine control and established optimal laser cutting conditions.
- Maintained an organized inventory of consumables needed for laser operations, reducing order lead times.
- Reduced material waste through accurate programming of laser cutting parameters for each job order.
- Increased overall product quality by conducting regular machine maintenance and calibration checks.
- Moved steel plates, laser cut items and scrap metal using safe lifting practices.
- Loaded, installed and set up tools required for laser operation.
- Located proper tooling, checked heights and adjusted settings.
- Understood and executed orders given by laser programmer and senior production staff.
- Met time and quality expectations by completing accurate work in line with specifications.
- Assisted in employee training programs, sharing expertise to help new hires quickly become proficient in laser operations tasks.
- Inspected completed work for conformance with specifications using visual and dimensional evaluations.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Collaborated with other departments to meet customer requirements.
Forge Racks and Dunnage
Press Operator
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating closely with fellow team members while maintaining a professional attitude and strong work ethic.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline workflow processes, ultimately improving overall operational efficiency.
- Contributed to the reduction of machine downtime by promptly troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues as they arose.
- Implemented process improvements that led to faster setup times between job runs, maximizing productivity during shifts.
- Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth and development through participation in industry workshops, conferences, and training sessions.
- Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.
- Checked completed work to identify flaws and sort items by grade.
- Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
- Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
- Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders.
- Restocked workstations with supplies to prevent work delays.
- Moved materials and fixtures such as paperboard rolls, dies and repeats using pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts.
Education
Community Christian SchoolConnersville, IN
Core 40
12.2023
University Overview
Skills
- Machine Operation
- Machine Alignment
- Equipment Calibration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Parts and Materials Inspection
- Decision-Making
- Forklift Operation
- Machine setup
- Blueprint Reading
- Hydraulic Press
- Tooling Changes
- Forklift safety
- Hoist and Crane Operation
- Tool Installation and Alignment
- Laser Cutting and Measuring
Timeline
Laser Operator
Forge Racks and Dunnage
02.2024 - Current
Press Operator
Forge Racks and Dunnage
02.2024 - Current
Community Christian School
Core 40
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