Zach Hobbs
Conrad
Summary
Dependable and hard working individual focused on maximum productivity and quality. Proficient at assessing parts and finished products for defects. Recognized for quick problem solving and energetic attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Ritchies Industries
01.2023 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Rotomold Operator
Ritchies Industries
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
Seed Technician
Monsanto
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with contracted employees and other co-workers making sure quality standards of each soybean variety was met
- Collaborated within group to set attainable goals.
- Supervised large group events and provided feedback to production and quality supervisor
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
- Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
Quality Assurance Field Inspector
Iowa Foundation, Monsanto
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
- Conducted moisture and weight tests to evaluate comprehensive quality of seed products, noting results in multiple computer programs and marking or removing defective items.
- Introduced Greenstar to quality inspection team to speed up processes and increase productivity.
Industrial Sheet Metal Worker
Raymon Donco
06.2012 - 03.2015
- Prepared Material According to order specs
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Education
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts
Attended Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IAundefined
Newton High School
Skills
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Project Deadlines
- Inventory Counts
- Production Processes
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Production Goals
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Ritchies Industries
01.2023 - Current
Rotomold Operator
Ritchies Industries
03.2022 - Current
Seed Technician
Monsanto
01.2017 - 05.2021
Quality Assurance Field Inspector
Iowa Foundation, Monsanto
07.2015 - 09.2017
Industrial Sheet Metal Worker
Raymon Donco
06.2012 - 03.2015
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts
Attended Kirkwood Community College
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Newton High School
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