Dedicated machine operator with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, successfully enhanced production efficiency at Sonoco Elmhurst RTS Plant. Demonstrated expertise in machinery operation and safety compliance, while fostering teamwork and communication to achieve high-quality outcomes. Proven ability to adapt quickly and implement improvements, contributing to a streamlined manufacturing process.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Sonoco Elmhurst RTS Plant
06.2024 - Current
Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
Managed inventory levels by tracking material usage and coordinating timely replenishment orders with suppliers.
Enhanced safety compliance, rigorously following all OSHA guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
Steel Worker
B12 Drywall Inc
01.2019 - 05.2024
Maintained clean and organized workspaces, contributing to overall productivity and a safe working environment.
Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
Reduced workplace accidents through strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety training sessions.
Provided guidance to junior team members, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and professional growth within the steelworking department.
Transported heavy steel components from ground level to elevated structures.
Inspected completed steel structures for alignment and compliance.
Aligned and leveled each steel component into place before bolting and welding parts into fixed positions.
Adhered to all relevant industry codes when executing tasks related to cutting, shaping, assembling, or joining steel components.
Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
Participated in cross-functional teams for large-scale projects, leveraging individual skills and expertise to achieve successful outcomes.
Examined and installed metal components according to customer specifications.
Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth workflow between design, manufacturing, and delivery stages.
Unloaded and stacked raw steel stock, adhering to load limits and safe storage practices.
Aligned and welded steel units into place, assessing each component for accuracy.
Operated hydraulic metal shears, cutting sheet and bar goods to prescribed measurements.
Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
Operated heavy machinery, such forklifts, for efficient movement of steel materials throughout the facility.
Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
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