Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Military Civilian Certifications
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Willard Elliott

Summary

Talented Machinist with 2 years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machinist

Viking Industries
02.2021 - Current
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
  • Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
  • Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.

ICQA Amnesty/Ship Dock/OB Pick & Pack/ Learning Trainer

Amazon Fulfillment Center
08.2018 - Current
  • Implement real-time customer shipments processes, reducing business costs related to unnecessary expedited shipping options
  • Train incoming Ship Dock personnel to achieve optimum goals, perform deep-dive analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and formulate mitigation plans to achieve operational objectives
  • Coordinate all TDR functions to protect employees and Amazon assets, including high-dollar merchandise during outbound transportation loads
  • Evaluate current trends and generate performance improvement ideas, leading to enhanced productivity
  • Promoted to a Learning Trainer position for exhibiting professional demeanor and technical acumen.

Military Police/Protective Services Agent

01.2008 - 02.2009
  • Deployed to Iraq, 716th Military Police Battalion

Military Police/Protective Services

11.2002 - 04.2007

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Network And System Administration

ITT Tech
Duluth, GA
05.2014

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Quality Inspections
  • Peer Training
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Assembly and Production
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Materials Management
  • Machine Setup
  • Specification Reading

Certification

  • Manufacturing Leadership, Council of Industry - Spring 2023

Military Civilian Certifications

  • Wicklander-Zulawski Interview & Interrogation
  • Protective Services Training
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Anti-Terrorism
  • Evasive Driving Course
  • Airborne Training/Jump School, Fort Benning, Georgia
  • Military Police School, Basic and Advanced Training, Missouri
  • Certified in Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)

Accomplishments

    Promoted to Head of Viking Safety Committee

Timeline

Machinist

Viking Industries
02.2021 - Current

ICQA Amnesty/Ship Dock/OB Pick & Pack/ Learning Trainer

Amazon Fulfillment Center
08.2018 - Current

Military Police/Protective Services Agent

01.2008 - 02.2009

Military Police/Protective Services

11.2002 - 04.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Network And System Administration

ITT Tech
Willard Elliott