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LEAD OPERATOR
Summary

Dedicated Lead Operator with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills. Knowledgeable in inventory control and process improvement. Builds collaborative partnerships within departmental lines to achieve departmental and team results. Made improvements and saved money with waste management changes and ideas.

Skills
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Familiarity with production scheduling
  • Understanding of quality control
  • Safety Protocols
  • Materials movement
  • Production positions
  • OSHA
  • Documentation ability
  • Equipment operation
Experience
Avantor Performance Materials LLC | Paris, KYLead Operator02/2006 - Current
  • Regulated system conditions to balance power generation, cost and safety concerns.
  • Compiled operational data into KPI's to help management spot trends and resolve problems.
  • Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
  • Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance.
  • Promoted positive work environment for supervisors and management by responding quickly to inquiries, delivering constructive feedback and pleasantly engaging employees.
  • Detailed all solvents/acids activities in daily logs, noting any concerns and issues and disseminated reports to supervisors.
  • Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.
  • Set up machines at start of shift, checking for hazardous issues and potential malfunctions.
  • Reviewed documentation and work order requirements.
  • Accomplished tasks according to schedule, assisting team members to meet deadlines.
  • Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
  • Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality.
  • Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
  • Supported team meetings and supervisors to motivate and inspire 20-member team to improve output and quality.
Monessen Hearth Systems Company | Paris, KYLead Production Operator
  • Kept line material levels within required levels to meet production goals.
  • Made proactive adjustments to machinery feeds and speeds to optimize performance and deal with malfunctions.
  • Adhered to optimal manufacturing procedures when using all types of production equipment.
  • Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
  • Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
  • Used company tracking system to locate and pick merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
  • Created new programs that resulted in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
Oldenburg Stamler Corp. | Millersburg, KYWelder,Fabricator,Lead Man and Field Service Tech08/1994 - 05/2004
  • Inspected each completed fabrication project to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
  • Utilized welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
  • Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe work environment.
  • Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Mentored [Number] apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Maintained and regularly inspected fabricating machines, hydraulic press brakes and [Type] equipment.
  • Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Dismantled and assembled wellhead equipment.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
  • Improved project completion time by multi-tasking on heavy equipment such as forklifts.
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
  • Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
  • Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
  • Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
Education and Training
BCHS | Paris,KyHigh School Diploma05/1993
Harrison County Vocational School | Cynthiana, KYWelding Certification in Welding06/1993

Learned basic knowledge of all welding types for 2 years.

Bluegrass Community And Technical College | Lexington, KYSome College (No Degree) in Drafting Technology
Spencerian College - Lexington | Lexington,KYSome College (No Degree) in Applied Sciences
Six Sigma Global Industries | OnlineGreen Belt Certification in Lean/Six Sigma Mfg
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Avantor Performance Materials LLC
  • Monessen Hearth Systems Company
  • Oldenburg Stamler Corp.

School Attended

  • BCHS
  • Harrison County Vocational School
  • Bluegrass Community And Technical College
  • Spencerian College - Lexington
  • Six Sigma Global Industries

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Operator
  • Lead Production Operator
  • Welder,Fabricator,Lead Man and Field Service Tech

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Welding Certification in Welding
    Some College (No Degree) in Drafting Technology
    Some College (No Degree) in Applied Sciences
    Green Belt Certification in Lean/Six Sigma Mfg

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