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Zachary Armstrong

Danville,KY

Summary

Seasoned Welder, Forklift Operator, and General Laborer with over 10 years of experience overseeing complete robotic welding machinery and forklift operations. Hands-on assessment and maintenance of physical equipment to meet safety and performance requirements. Active analysis and collaboration to resolve troublesome production issues. Extensive familiarity with automated equipment and ISO mandates to meet predetermined QA levels.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Robotic Welder

Hendrickson
Lebanon, KY
04.2017 - 05.2024
  • Programmed robotic welding systems to ensure accuracy and speed of production.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on robotic welding systems according to safety protocols.
  • Troubleshot, repaired, and tested robotic welders for proper operation.
  • Analyzed welding processes and identified areas of improvement in the production process.
  • Assisted with the installation of new robotic welding systems as needed.
  • Calibrated and adjusted robot parameters for optimal performance.
  • Monitored robots during production runs to detect any problems or errors in the system.
  • Maintained records of all repairs, calibrations, and adjustments made to the robots.
  • Trained other personnel in the safe use and operation of robotic welders.
  • Conducted regular inspections on robotic welders to ensure they met safety standards.
  • Adjusted tooling parameters based on material type, thickness, shape.
  • Programmed and ran automated robotic machinery to achieve MIG welds for cell production and fixtures and jigs.

Forklift Operator

Webasto
Lexington, KY
01.2014 - 02.2017
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.

Education

High School Diploma -

George Rogers Clark High School, Whiting, IN, US
Whiting, IN
05-2014

Skills

  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Welding safety
  • Precision measurement
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Schematic reading
  • OSHA Requirements
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Attention to Detail
  • Task Prioritization
  • Decision-Making
  • Equipment Operation
  • Multitasking
  • Self Motivation
  • Palletizing
  • Staging and sorting
  • Product Inspection
  • Warehouse picking
  • Material Handling
  • Forklift Operation
  • Stock allocation
  • RFID Tracking
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Safety awareness
  • RFID systems
  • Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
  • Order Picking
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Heavy equipment operations

Affiliations

  • Being a musician is one of my downtime hobbies.
  • Father of two loving children.
  • I enjoy honing me and my children's' fishing, hunting, and bushcraft skills when time allows.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Swedish
Limited
Japanese
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Earned a spot on the safety team at Hendrickson by being safety-oriented. Parts of this duty included a safety walkthrough each day, as well as identifying potential hazards and restocking on-station medical supplies.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Robotic Welder

Hendrickson
04.2017 - 05.2024

Forklift Operator

Webasto
01.2014 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

George Rogers Clark High School, Whiting, IN, US

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