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John Williams

Willisville

Summary

Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operator Technician

Penn Aluminum
Murphysboro
07.2025 - Current
  • Operated machinery to produce lightweight metal components efficiently.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions during production runs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
  • Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for proper functionality.
  • Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards.
  • Documented production data and reported discrepancies to supervisors promptly.
  • Cleaned work area at end of shift ensuring all tools were returned to their proper place.
  • Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers when performing repairs.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to prevent accidents or injuries on the job site.
  • Identified root cause of failures using problem solving skills.
  • Assisted engineers in developing process improvements for increased efficiency in production processes.
  • Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-specification operation conditions.
  • Performed equipment inspections and preventive maintenance on production machinery.
  • Set up, adjusted and operated a variety of machines to produce parts or products meeting quality standards.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting activities related to machine operations.
  • Trained other technicians in correct use of tools, safety procedures and machine operations techniques.
  • Operated crane and hoist systems to move heavy objects in the facility.
  • Troubleshot mechanical problems with automated machines and systems.
  • Developed plans for periodic maintenance schedules based on usage data collected from machines.
  • Calibrated machine tools for accuracy and precision.
  • Managed inventory levels of spare parts used for repair activities.
  • Loaded raw materials into production machinery.
  • Inspected finished products for conformance to customer requirements and quality standards.
  • Kept detailed logs of daily maintenance tasks performed on each piece of equipment.
  • Repaired worn parts by welding, grinding, replacing defective components or fabricating new parts.
  • Maintained and repaired all types of manufacturing equipment including CNC lathes, mills, drills, grinders and presses.
  • Maintained production and quality documentation.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
  • Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
  • Integrated hot water heating systems with geothermal heat exchange systems.

Operator Technician

Spartan Light Metal Products
Sparta
06.2023 - 02.2025
  • Operated machinery to produce lightweight metal components efficiently.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions during production runs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
  • Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for proper functionality.
  • Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards.
  • Documented production data and reported discrepancies to supervisors promptly.
  • Cleaned work area at end of shift ensuring all tools were returned to their proper place.
  • Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers when performing repairs.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to prevent accidents or injuries on the job site.
  • Identified root cause of failures using problem solving skills.
  • Assisted engineers in developing process improvements for increased efficiency in production processes.
  • Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-specification operation conditions.
  • Performed equipment inspections and preventive maintenance on production machinery.
  • Set up, adjusted and operated a variety of machines to produce parts or products meeting quality standards.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting activities related to machine operations.
  • Trained other technicians in correct use of tools, safety procedures and machine operations techniques.
  • Operated crane and hoist systems to move heavy objects in the facility.
  • Troubleshot mechanical problems with automated machines and systems.
  • Calibrated machine tools for accuracy and precision.
  • Loaded raw materials into production machinery.
  • Inspected finished products for conformance to customer requirements and quality standards.
  • Kept detailed logs of daily maintenance tasks performed on each piece of equipment.
  • Repaired worn parts by welding, grinding, replacing defective components or fabricating new parts.
  • Maintained and repaired all types of manufacturing equipment including CNC lathes, mills, drills, grinders and presses.
  • Maintained production and quality documentation.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
  • Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
  • Integrated hot water heating systems with geothermal heat exchange systems.

Education

Trico High School
Campbell Hill, IL

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality assurance
  • Troubleshooting machinery
  • Preventive maintenance

Timeline

Operator Technician

Penn Aluminum
07.2025 - Current

Operator Technician

Spartan Light Metal Products
06.2023 - 02.2025

Trico High School

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