Timothy McGuire
3542 Old Oxford Road, Hamilton
Summary
Experienced Team Leader in production management, employee training in safety, assembly and Lean Manufacturing. Accomplished team leader dedicated to enhancing productivity and quality in manufacturing. Strong background in safety training and operational efficiency, with a focus on continuous improvement and effective project management.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co.
Hamilton
05.1981 - 12.2025
- Led team in daily operations for manufacturing heavy-duty casters and wheels.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- As safety officer I trained new employees on safety protocols and production processes including lift truck operation.
- Interviewed prospective employees and hired all production floor personnel.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
Sales Associate
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co.
Hamilton
- Assisted phone and walk-in customers in selecting products for their specific needs
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide quotes, pricing and delivery
- Quoted and priced special casters.
- Used computer for specifications, pricing and availability.
Lathe / CNC Operator
Hamilton Caster Mfg. co.
Hamilton
- Interpreted technical drawings to set up machining processes accurately.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings as needed
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment
- Loaded raw materials into machines, change cutting tools when required, and secure material onto fixtures or work tables.
- Cleaned machinery, lubricate parts, and perform other maintenance activities as needed.
- Organize work area to ensure efficient use of space and time.
- Perform quality control checks on machined parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
Welder
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co.
Hamilton
- Fabricated metal components using MIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Maintained welding equipment and tools for optimal performance and safety.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to meet industry standards.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Woodworker
Hamilton Caster Mfg. co.
Hamilton
- Fabricated custom wood products using hand and power tools.
- Operated machinery for cutting, shaping, and finishing wood materials.
- Assembled components according to project specifications and quality standards.
- Measured materials and cut to specification.
- Finished wood items and construction using sanding techniques.
- Applied stains and finishes to enhance the beauty of each piece created.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Fabricated and finished hardwood products using a variety of tools, including saws, sanders, routers, and jointers.
Assembler
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co.
Hamilton
- Assembled components using hand tools and power equipment for production.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Operated machinery to assemble parts according to specifications and blueprints.
- Align components for proper fit and adjust as necessary during the assembly process.
- Test assembled products for accuracy and functionality prior to final packaging.
- Operate machines such as drill presses and saws to cut or shape parts during assembly.
- Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
Warehouse Worker
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co.
Hamilton
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management software.
- Assisted in organizing stock and ensuring optimal storage conditions.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Received incoming shipments
Education
Certifications Basic And Advanced - Machine Trades
D. Russel Lee Joint Vocational School
Hamilton, Oh04-1990
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Senior High School
Fairfield, Oh05-1974
Skills
- Team management
- Employee training
- Inventory Control
- Project management
- Production scheduling
- Manufacturing processes
- Lean manufacturing
- Operational efficiency
- Safety protocols
- Sales
- Human Resources
Custom Section 1
- Sales Auto Zone part time
- Sales Lowes part time
- Superior Cleaning part time
Timeline
Team Leader
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co.
05.1981 - 12.2025
Sales Associate
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co.
Lathe / CNC Operator
Hamilton Caster Mfg. co.
Welder
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co.
Woodworker
Hamilton Caster Mfg. co.
Assembler
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co.
Warehouse Worker
Hamilton Caster Mfg. Co.
Certifications Basic And Advanced - Machine Trades
D. Russel Lee Joint Vocational School
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Senior High School