Experience includes fast-paced assembly line work. Proven skills in managing parts, running machines and performing quality inspections. Additional strengths include welding, housekeeping and problem-solving. Quality-driven manufacturing professional consistently achieves demanding production targets with hard work and attention to detail. Knowledgeable about running induction furnaces/bench and hand grinders and operating equipment safely. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic. Reliable employee seeking any position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Experienced metal caster/grinder with over 26 years of experience in the metal casting industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Skills
Parts identifications
Quality controls
Production issue resolution
Equipment operation
Equipment monitoring
Housekeeping skills
Safety compliance
5S understanding
Setting up machinery
Conflict resolution
Organization and Time management
Written Communication
Self-motivated professional
Responsible
Maintenance & Repair
Teamwork
Teambuilding
Education
Galesburg Senior HighGalesburg Il., Expected in – –GED: - GPA:
Work History
C.L.Dews&Sons Foundry - Iron Pourer/material Mover City, STATE, 07/2004 - 05/2021
Identified and labeled parts to keep areas organized and productivity high.
Polished and changed dies to meet different production needs.
Clamped, secured and cleaned casting molds.
Poured and regulated flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings.
Operated equipment such as cranes, forklifts and pallet jacks.
Facilitated manufacture of cast iron products by installing, maintaining, and repairing grinding machine or furnace equipment.
Pulled levers to lift ladle stoppers and allow molten steel to flow to specified heights.
Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
Performed visual and physical inspections of finished products to check quality.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Collaborated with management to achieve iron castings in spec..
A&B Foundry And Machining - Specialty Grinder City, STATE, 10/1997 - 08/2000
Kept equipment in good working order by calibrating settings and performing minor maintenance.
Completed deburring, buffing and polishing materials according to strict tolerances.
Assessed finished pieces for compliance with standards and removed defective items.
Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
Prepared bench grinders and hand grinders for use and verified presence of sufficient parts to complete operations.
Set up and ran bench and hand grinders and guides to complete grinding tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
Repaired machines according to preventive maintenance schedules or to resolve emergency events and return service.
Studied blueprints or metal workpiece layouts to determine grinding procedures and plan machine setups and operational sequences.
Monitored machines and grinding wheels during operation and use to assess functionality and maintain safety.
Monitored machine operations to determine adjustments and stop machines when problems occurred.
Inspected, felt and measured workpieces to meet surfaces and dimensions specifications.
Finished projects by filing surfaces to achieve smooth edges and meet tolerances outlined in blueprints, work orders and company quality standards.
Decreased time lost delays by closely monitoring personal and co-worker safety and minimizing safety hazards.
Increased productivity by closely inspected machine parts and replacing worn components quickly to optimize performance.
Read daily work orders to appropriately set up machines for daily needs and specific task such as tool sharpening.
Duplicated finished pieces accurately using tracers, guides and calipers or vaneers and close monitoring of finished projects.
Iowa Malleable Iron Co./Galesburg Div. - Furnace Operator/Iron Pourer City, STATE, 03/1983 - 08/1989
Kept operations in compliance with company targets, safety requirements and legal statutes.
Maintained safe operations of induction furnace melting metal such as aluminum and copper.
Scheduled and performed informal inspections to identify safety and operational concerns.
Documented daily activities efficiently and accurately with accurate company logs.
Monitored flow, temperature and belt speed to keep smooth production.
Operated equipment such as lift trucks, bobcats and cranes to transport materials and products.
Reviewed parts and removed extra materials before loading into furnace, consistently maintaining tight production targets.
Carefully reviewed daily work orders to maintain accuracy, reduce material waste and increase overall productivity.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Worked closely with management to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
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