Ty Babbs
Wooster,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Team Leader
AAM Metal Forming
Wooster , OH
2024.06 - Current
- Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to team members on daily tasks.
- Monitored compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Oversaw maintenance activities on machinery used in manufacturing operations.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on safety protocols and job responsibilities.
- Developed and implemented production schedules ensuring deadlines were met.
- Assigned duties to production staff and monitored progress.
- Investigated production issues, identified root causes, and proposed solutions.
- Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Forklift Operator
AAM Metal Forming
Wooster , OH
2022.01 - Current
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Overhead Crane Operator
AAM Metal Forming
Wooster , OH
2017.01 - Current
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment while operating an overhead crane.
- Instructed other personnel on how to safely operate an overhead crane if necessary.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations regarding operating an overhead crane.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks with the use of an overhead crane.
- Assisted in loading, unloading equipment onto, from trailers using an overhead crane as required by company policies.
- Inspected overhead crane for proper operation prior to use and reported any defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
- Operated Overhead Crane to move, position and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensured that all employees working near the area were aware of the movements of the crane at all times.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving overhead cranes when needed.
- Performed routine maintenance on overhead cranes such as greasing, oiling, checking brakes and inspecting wires.
- Adjusted speed controls as necessary while operating an overhead crane.
- Maintained records of all crane operations including daily inspections, maintenance, repairs and safety checks.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating overhead cranes.
- Checked hook mechanisms and cables regularly for wear or damage.
- Utilized hand signals to communicate with co-workers when operating overhead cranes.
- Conducted pre-operational inspections on hoisting equipment before each shift.
- Monitored job sites for potential hazards related to the operation of the crane.
- Used pendant-operated, overhead and gantry cranes in compliance with safety standards and company guidelines.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Trained and monitored junior crane operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
- Reviewed daily delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries and special loading instructions.
- Guided team members in arranging blocking or outrigging under cranes.
- Inspected crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to maintain functionality and identify malfunctions.
- Mentored new employees on safety protocols and equipment procedures.
- Loaded or unloaded deliveries and shipments, taking care to avoid damage and safety risks.
Forge Press Operator
AAM Metal Forming
Wooster , OH
2017.01 - Current
- Collaborated with engineering team members in order to identify areas of improvement within the design process.
- Kept work area clean and organized at all times.
- Provided feedback on machine performance to engineering staff as needed.
- Performed troubleshooting activities to identify root cause of issues with the press.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any potential problems or quality control issues.
- Conducted visual inspections of finished products before packaging them for shipping.
- Operated and monitored Forge Press to ensure parts were formed correctly.
- Followed established work instructions for each job run on the forge press.
- Calibrated various gauges used in operations as required by management.
- Performed routine maintenance on the Forge Press such as lubrication, cleaning, and part replacement.
- Adjusted press settings according to customer specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss production goals and objectives.
- Loaded raw material onto the press bed and ensured proper alignment of dies.
- Verified dimensions of finished product using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Inspected forged parts for flaws in order to maintain high-quality standards.
- Monitored temperature readings during forging process and adjusted accordingly if necessary.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in processes related to Forge Press operations.
- Assisted with die changes when needed.
- Ensured that safety procedures were followed at all times while operating the Forge Press.
- Adjusted operating settings and tool positions to accurately produce parts.
- Removed finished products and completed detailed inspections to verify conformance with established tolerances and order specifications.
- Reviewed product specifications to ascertain appropriate machinery settings to create specified products.
- Replaced malfunctioning equipment parts and performed repairs on machines to enhance durability, longevity and performance.
- Compressed finished forgings to specified tolerances.
- Observed strict safety protocols around sharp tools and machinery to avoid accidents and remain compliant with OSHA regulations.
- Identified and set up correct machinery cutting speeds for each product type.
- Produced sample workpieces to detect machine malfunctions during operations.
CNC Machine Operator
AAM Metal Forming
Wooster , OH
2023.01 - 2024.08
- Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
- Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
- Provided feedback on product design changes based on experience operating the machinery.
- Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
- Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Achieved safety, quality, and performance standards to meet production schedules.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
Manufacturing Technician
AAM Metal Forming
Wooster , OH
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure accuracy.
- Documented results of all tests performed and reported any discrepancies.
- Programmed CNC machines for cutting and drilling operations.
- Adjusted, maintained, and repaired various types of manufacturing equipment.
- Identified problems within the assembly line and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Performed machine set-up activities prior to start up of production run.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues related to the manufacture of products.
- Followed detailed instructions from engineering personnel during production runs.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Collaborated with engineering and quality assurance teams to implement process improvements.
- Provided technical support to other manufacturing technicians and new employees.
- Assisted in the setup and preparation of equipment for production runs.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning equipment and machinery.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on new manufacturing technologies and procedures.
- Operated a variety of manufacturing machinery and equipment with precision.
- Conducted quality control inspections to maintain company standards.
- Observed worker performance to verify equipment operation and maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wooster High School
Wooster, OH2010-12
Skills
- Continuous improvements
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Worker Training
- Team motivation
- Employee Motivation
- Quality Control
- Workflow Optimization
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Flexible Schedule
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Good Communication
- Machine Operation
- Defects Identification
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Following Instructions
- Forklift Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Material Handling
- Positive Attitude
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Teamwork and Communication
- Equipment Setup
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Worksite safety
- Preventive Maintenance
- Time management abilities
- Parts inspection
Timeline
Production Team Leader
AAM Metal Forming
2024.06 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
AAM Metal Forming
2023.08 - 2024.06
CNC Machine Operator
AAM Metal Forming
2023.01 - 2024.08
Forklift Operator
AAM Metal Forming
2022.01 - Current
Overhead Crane Operator
AAM Metal Forming
2017.01 - Current
Forge Press Operator
AAM Metal Forming
2017.01 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wooster High School
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