WILLIAM BEECH
Midway,GA
Summary
A seasoned Heat Treat Lead Operator at Howmet Aerospace, I leveraged my expertise in machine maintenance and team collaboration to enhance production efficiency and quality. By implementing streamlined processes and fostering a culture of open communication, I contributed to significant workflow improvements and upheld safety compliance, ensuring on-time delivery of high-standard products.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Heat Treat Lead Operator
Howmet Aerospace
05.2012 - Current
- Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting open communication among team members to address concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Completed various testing procedures for optimum work performance.
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections prior to product shipment, ensuring adherence to customer specifications and industry standards.
- Achieved consistent on-time delivery of products by prioritizing tasks based on project timelines and customer requirements.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues from different departments to facilitate collaboration and information sharing across functional areas.
- Performed safety checks on machines and production equipment.
- Developed detailed work schedules for staff, balancing workload while maintaining high productivity levels.
- Properly set up machines at beginning of each shift and verified function.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex operational issues, ensuring smooth production flow.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, analyzing trends to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing equipment usage.
- Served as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and assistance to junior operators in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for process enhancements that resulted in measurable gains in performance metrics.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tate High School
Gonzales, Fl05-1995
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Lockout and tagout processes
- Team player
Standard operating procedures
Troubleshooting
Production schedule adherence
Production scheduling
Process management
Efficient multitasking
Issue resolution
Hand and power tools
Attention to detail
Loading and unloading
Timeline
Heat Treat Lead Operator
Howmet Aerospace
05.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tate High School
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