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Zachary Power

Saint Joseph

Summary

Lead Machine Operator with over three years of experience in production management and machine operation. Demonstrates strong skills in troubleshooting and precision measurement, ensuring optimal machine performance and adherence to safety standards. Known for effective team leadership and maintaining excellent employee and public relations, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and safety compliance.

Diligent Safety Professional with solid foundation in promoting workplace safety and implementing effective safety protocols. Led initiatives that improved hazard identification and risk assessment processes. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and leadership in team settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembler

Altec Industries
02.2025 - Current
  • Assembled components efficiently, adhering to quality standards and safety protocols.
  • Operated hand tools and machinery with precision to ensure timely production.
  • Inspected finished products for defects, maintaining high-quality assurance standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and reduce downtime.
  • Maintained organized workstations, ensuring all tools and materials were readily available.

Assembly Line Worker

Triumph Foods Inc.
09.2023 - 02.2025
  • Efficiently manage assembly line operations, ensuring product quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with team to streamline processes and boost productivity.
  • Meticulously inspect products for defects, maintaining high quality standards. Implement precise assembly techniques to minimize errors and reduce waste.
  • Propose and implement process improvements, enhancing assembly line efficiency. Adapt quickly to new technologies and production methods.
  • Foster strong teamwork, coordinating with colleagues to meet production targets. Assist in training new team members, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing.
  • Consistently exceed daily production quotas while maintaining quality standards. Contribute to overall plant efficiency through proactive problem-solving.

Safety Committee Member/Safety Trainer

Insteel Wire Co.
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Stayed up to date on environmental health and safety regulations( OSHA and EPA)
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Conducted regular safety audits, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Developed and facilitated safety training programs, enhancing employee awareness of best practices.
  • Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommend proactive safety improvements.
  • Assisted in the preparation of safety documentation, maintaining accurate records for audits and inspections.
  • Engaged employees in safety discussions, promoting a culture of continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.
  • Educated employees on safe work practices, decreasing the frequency of workplace accidents.
  • Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies, promoting a culture of workplace safety.

Lead Machine Operator

Insteel Wire Co.
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Team Leadman
  • Forklift certified (big and small)
  • Overhead/walk behind remote operated crane certified
  • Great with employee and public relations
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Trained new employees on proper multi-machine operation.
  • Performed test production runs to identify and execute needed adjustments.
  • Read and analyzed work orders to determine machine and equipment settings and product specifications.
  • Supervised and adjusted machinery when necessary, reducing downtime.
  • Monitored machine settings and adjusted to correct malfunctions or errors.
  • Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems.
  • Removed jammed materials from machines and readjusted components as necessary to resume operations.
  • Used work instructions and measuring tools to check specifications of finished items.
  • Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
  • Modified machine settings to accommodate different materials.
  • Evaluated and measured completed materials and products to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Maintained production records such as quantities, dimensions, and thicknesses of process materials.
  • Arranged and secured materials in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms.

Education

GED -

N.W.R.Y.C.
Kansas City, MO
01.2007

Skills

  • Plant safety
  • Safety training
  • OSHA regulations
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team leadership
  • Machine operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Production management
  • Forklift operation
  • Crane operation
  • Employee relations
  • Public relations
  • Record keeping
  • Precision measurement
  • Inventory management
  • Risk assessment
  • Workplace safety
  • Problem-solving
  • Hazard identification
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Fire safety management
  • Hazard communication
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Occupational health
  • Incident reporting
  • Machine guarding
  • Bloodborne pathogens
  • Welding safety
  • Ladder safety
  • Job safety analysis
  • Cutting safety
  • Fall protection
  • Workplace inspection

Training

  • SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS
  • Insteel Wire Co.
  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2023

Timeline

Assembler

Altec Industries
02.2025 - Current

Assembly Line Worker

Triumph Foods Inc.
09.2023 - 02.2025

Safety Committee Member/Safety Trainer

Insteel Wire Co.
08.2020 - 08.2023

Lead Machine Operator

Insteel Wire Co.
08.2020 - 08.2023

GED -

N.W.R.Y.C.

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