Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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William Shermeta

Wolf Lake

Summary

Dynamic Operator/Supervisor with proven leadership in optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in team collaboration and problem-solving, driving improvements that enhance productivity and quality assurance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operator/Supervisor

Grand Traverse Container
Grand Rapids
11.2022 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
  • Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety procedures.
  • Coordinated workflow schedules to optimize team productivity and efficiency.
  • Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
  • Assisted in inventory management and tracked supply levels effectively.
  • Implemented operational improvements to enhance team collaboration and communication.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings to promote a culture of safety awareness.
  • Facilitated problem-solving discussions to address operational challenges quickly.
  • Monitored quality assurance and safety standards to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Analyzed data from various reports to identify areas of improvement in operations processes.
  • Evaluated current workflows and processes for potential improvements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Established production goals and objectives, monitored progress, and took corrective action as needed.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, logistics, sales and marketing on projects.
  • Planned and scheduled work assignments according to available resources and customer requirements.
  • Assessed employee performance regularly and provided feedback to enhance productivity levels.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations related to safety, health, environmental protection.
  • Provided leadership, direction, and training to staff members on proper operating procedures.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

CNC Machine Operator

Tentcraft
Traverse City
04.2018 - 11.2023
  • Interpreted technical drawings and specifications for accurate machine setup.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on CNC equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and workflows.
  • Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings for quality control.
  • Trained new staff on CNC operations, safety protocols, and best practices.
  • Implemented safety measures and followed all workplace safety regulations diligently.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting machine issues to minimize downtime during production runs.
  • Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  • Achieved safety, quality, and performance standards to meet production schedules.
  • Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
  • Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
  • Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
  • Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
  • Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
  • Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
  • Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
  • Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
  • Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
  • Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
  • Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
  • Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
  • Interfaced with machines to adjust settings or tools, driving high-quality production.
  • Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.
  • Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
  • Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.

Operator

Grand Traverse Container
Traverse City
01.2008 - 04.2018
  • Operated machinery to support production and maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Recorded production data accurately for quality assurance purposes.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment and procedures.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding workflow and challenges.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Maintained production and quality documentation.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
  • Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Education

High School Diploma -

Orchard View
Muskegon, MI
06-1991

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Workflow coordination
  • Data analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Hi-lo certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operator/Supervisor

Grand Traverse Container
11.2022 - Current

CNC Machine Operator

Tentcraft
04.2018 - 11.2023

Operator

Grand Traverse Container
01.2008 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Orchard View

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