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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Tiffany Pippin

Summary

Seeking an opportunity for advancement. I am confident ; well organized, detail oriented with a commitment to excellence. Effective written and oral communication skills. I am reliable and hard working with positive decision making skills. I have the ability to work independently or as a team player

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hourly Employee

Caterpillar
09.2010 - Current

2M11 Lathe Operator 2021-present


Stepped in as a leader in Liner Debark operations and value added projects.

  • Recognized priorities, solved problems and set goals within department.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members and maintenance to achieve quick resolutions for various issues preventing losses.
  • Promote high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected standards
  • .Completed production and maintenance logs to document and track activity
  • Developed effective improvement plans to help meet changing demands.


Started 20 minute hand over meetings between all shifts.

  • Discussing items such as maintenance issues. Whether they have been looked at or still need addressed or are preventive.
  • Who will be taking time off or working weekends
  • What value added projects we are working on. Examples are house keeping, greasing machines, picking up inserts, and part counts.


Lead a Functional Pit Project

  • Worked with Lozier to remove excess totes and chemicals.
  • Worked with engineers and contractors to put racks in proper places for storage of each departments overflow machine parts.
  • Worked with EHS, Engineers and Contractors to create a new safe Take Cover area with proper signage.
  • Now fully functional with multiple departments having access to and storage space for their overflow.


Working with Special Maintenance Team MMS

  • Assisting them with their installation of new equipment
  • Scheduling preemptive maintenance work between shifts . Creating less downtime and more efficient running equipment.


5F39 Cent Cast 2018-2021


Worked closely with Engineers, Maintenance, Safety and Contractors to develop a successfully functioning department.

  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment
  • Developed safe practice processes for each step in Cent Cast.
  • Ran samples and trials on coatings, inoculant, pour temperatures and pouring methods.
  • Wrote Safe Job Procedures
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures


Trained and mentored new team members to insure consistency of product standards.

  • Developed and maintained a positive team culture that fostered collaboration and open communication


3F42 Liner Line 2016-2018

  • Iron Pourer, Filter Setter, Sand Mixer, Andromat Operator, Trucker


3F42 Line Six Old & New 2013 -2018

  • Spray Booth Operator, Core Box Packer, Roll-Over Operator, Core Setter, Trucker, Capsule Closer


3F42 Line Five 2010-2013

  • Run tensile, sand and resin audits, core box cleaner, gage inspection and assembly, N1855, S1855, Lora Mendi, overhead crane operator, iron pourer, shakeout


Hourly Employee

Caterpillar
03.2008 - 04.2009

3F42 Line Five 2008-2009

  • N1855, S1855, Gage Inspection and Assembly, Iron Pourer


1F11 Core Room 2008

  • Hot Box Top Jackets, Cams, Spiders, Trucking and Unload


Education

Thomson Education Direct
Scranton, PA
04.2004

High School Diploma -

Illini Bluffs High School
Glasford, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • Self-Directed
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Well Organized
  • Detail Oriented
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • CPS Green Belt Training, Caterpillar - June 2008
  • DMAIC Green Belt Training, Caterpillar - July 2008
  • Caterpillar Hazardous Materials Transportation Training - October 2008

Timeline

Hourly Employee

Caterpillar
09.2010 - Current

Hourly Employee

Caterpillar
03.2008 - 04.2009

Thomson Education Direct

High School Diploma -

Illini Bluffs High School
Tiffany Pippin