William Dillard
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Results-driven machine operator with a strong work ethic and expertise in machinery operation at Nvent. Achieved significant reductions in setup times through innovative changeover procedures while ensuring quality control and safety compliance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively and train team members, enhancing overall production efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Acme Machine Operator
Nvent
11.2013 - 04.2025
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes and product quality.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and reduce downtime.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operation procedures.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Implemented best practices in equipment handling to minimize waste and errors.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
- Achieved significant reduction in setup times by developing quicker changeover procedures.
- Operated and controlled [Type], [Type] and [Type] equipment.
Cable Splicer
Hose Master
10.2010 - 11.2013
- Conducted quality assurance checks on completed splices to ensure reliability.
- Inspected completed work to identify faults and check conformance with specifications.
- Trained junior splicers, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance overall team performance.
- Fed materials into [Type] splicing machine, tended to operations and troubleshot problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shaw High School Ohio
East Cleveland06-1977
Associate of Arts -
Sawyer College of Business
Mayfield Heights, OH09-1980
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Machinery operations
- Assembly and production
- Equipment operation
- Power and hand tools
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Machine maintenance
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Quality control
- Manufacturing experience
- Machinery cleaning
- Basic math
- Start up procedures
- Quality assurance
- Forklift operation
- Manufacturing
- Production monitoring
Timeline
Acme Machine Operator
Nvent
11.2013 - 04.2025
Cable Splicer
Hose Master
10.2010 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
Shaw High School Ohio
Associate of Arts -
Sawyer College of Business