Zachary Harris
Matteson
Summary
Exceptional metalworker with 15 years of experience building dies with exact dimensions. Nimble employee with knowledge of use of power saws, rules and various hand tools to build quality products. Safety-oriented shop veteran with extensive training on factory etiquette and best practices for healthy workplaces.
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Strong individual proficient in routine maintenance and troubleshooting of logging equipment. Master at completing service records and reports and updating safety protocols. Works with multiple teams to properly operate logging equipment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Processor Operator
PepsiCo
10.2022 - Current
- Operated and monitored processing equipment to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and equipment usage, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during equipment malfunctions, coordinating repairs to restore operations quickly.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals and maintain smooth operations.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing machine settings and monitoring performance.
- Upheld stringent cleanliness standards throughout the workspace, promoting a healthy environment conducive to high-quality output.
- Kept equipment in good working order with regular maintenance and repair.
Operator
Atkore
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored quality control standards to maintain product specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and reduce downtime.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment usage.
QC/ Operater
SET Enterprises
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Verify that all job specification requirements are met before a coil is loaded on the line
- Determine the optimum safe speed for each job based on press capabilities and previous runs
- Make any necessary adjustments when the coil reaches the end of the die to ensure the outcome of a blank is acceptable
- Signs off on approval or rejection of product on production form and writes up defective material reports
- Rework inspection, verify first piece after pallet setup and top piece after rework is complete
- 100% visual inspection of all material at the inspection stand
Lead Die Setter
SET Enterprises
11.2011 - 09.2020
- Visually inspects does to check for any faulty parts
- Enforce/ perform the green tag/red tag system on the dies for quality tooling
- Install racks on fire and other props required to run material through die
Material Handler
SET Enterprises
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Unwinds metal banding material from reel, wraps band around stack or bundle, inserts loose end of banding material into strapping tool and cinches and crimps banding material and clamp with strapping tool to secure articles during storage or shipment
- Determines Reference number of lifts to be banded to verify Packaging specified on customer specification sheet
Education
Diploma -
Rich South High School
Richton Park, IL05.2007
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Quality inspection
- Written Communication
- Analytical skills
- Adaptability
- Supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking abilities
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Customer Service
- Computer skills
- Machine operation
- Machine maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
Certification
- Propane forklift certified
- iso 151 safety certified
- Strap and chain inspection certified
Timeline
Processor Operator
PepsiCo
10.2022 - Current
Operator
Atkore
01.2021 - 12.2021
QC/ Operater
SET Enterprises
03.2017 - 09.2020
Lead Die Setter
SET Enterprises
11.2011 - 09.2020
Material Handler
SET Enterprises
03.2011 - 11.2011
Diploma -
Rich South High School