Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Richard Kennedy

Cutler

Summary

Organized and dependable individual who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking to maintain a full-time position that I am able to apply my education and skills to.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator/Assembler

Spartan Light Metals
Sparta, IL
04.2025 - Current
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Reduced machine downtime by performing regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing supplies and tools efficiently, enabling faster completion of tasks.
  • Improved production efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance measures on machines and equipment.
  • Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
  • Operated machinery effectively to maintain optimal production rates while minimizing waste materials.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.

Carpenter

Bradleys Painting
Sparta IL
03.2023 - 04.2025

* Check measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent material waste and maintain cost control

* Work daily setting up materials and equipment

* Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity

*Follow established job site safety regulations and maintain safe and clean work area

* Plan projects by identifying necessary equipment and tools needed to finish job accurately

*Monitored tools and equipment condition and arranged repairs

*Shaped and cut materials to specify measurements using hand tools, machines, and power saws

*Calculate dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site structures

*Safely operate electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches

*Follow protocols and stay organized to provide personal and team safety

Carpenter

Fulford Homes
O'Fallon, IL
01.2018 - 03.2023
  • Check measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent material waste and maintain cost control
  • Work daily setting up materials and equipment
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity
  • Follow established job site safety regulations and maintain safe and clean work area
  • Plan projects by identifying necessary equipment, and tools needed to finish job accurately
  • Monitored tools and equipment condition and arranged repairs
  • Shaped and cut materials to specify measurements using hand tools, machines, and power saws
  • Calculate dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures
  • Safely operate electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches
  • Follow protocols and stay organized to provide personal and team safety

Carpenter

Kennedy Construction
Southern, IL
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • Check measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent material waste and maintain cost control
  • Work daily setting up materials and equipment
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity
  • Follow established job site safety regulations and maintain safe and clean work area
  • Plan projects by identifying necessary equipment, and tools needed to finish job accurately
  • Monitored tools and equipment condition and arranged repairs
  • Shaped and cut materials to specify measurements using hand tools, machines, and power saws
  • Calculate dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures
  • Installed interior doors and hardware
  • Installed paneling on walls to deaden sound, complete decorations or absorb shock based on individual customer requirements
  • Installed subfloors, drywall, ceilings, and trim
  • Safely operate electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches
  • Follow protocols and stay organized to provide personal and team safety

Carpenter

Hill Construction
Southern, IL
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Check measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent material waste and maintain cost control
  • Work daily setting up materials and equipment
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity
  • Follow established job site safety regulations and maintain safe and clean work area
  • Plan projects by identifying necessary equipment, and tools needed to finish job accurately
  • Monitored tools and equipment condition and arranged repairs
  • Shaped and cut materials to specify measurements using hand tools, machines, and power saws
  • Calculate dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures
  • Safely operate electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches
  • Follow protocols and stay organized to provide personal and team safety

Carpenter

BG Exteriors
Southern, IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Check measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent material waste and maintain cost control
  • Work daily setting up materials and equipment
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity
  • Follow established job site safety regulations and maintain safe and clean work area
  • Plan projects by identifying necessary equipment, and tools needed to finish job accurately
  • Monitored tools and equipment condition and arranged repairs
  • Shaped and cut materials to specify measurements using hand tools, machines, and power saws
  • Calculate dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures
  • Safely operate electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches
  • Follow protocols and stay organized to provide personal and team safety

Education

Coal Mine Certificate -

Rend Lake College

High School Diploma - undefined

John A Logan College

Skills

  • Quality control inspection
  • Safety protocols adherence
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Equipment calibration
  • Machine operation proficiency
  • Measurement tools usage
  • Workplace organization
  • Machine operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment operation
  • Forklift operator certification

Timeline

Machine Operator/Assembler

Spartan Light Metals
04.2025 - Current

Carpenter

Bradleys Painting
03.2023 - 04.2025

Carpenter

Fulford Homes
01.2018 - 03.2023

Carpenter

Kennedy Construction
03.2016 - 01.2018

Carpenter

Hill Construction
01.2014 - 03.2016

Carpenter

BG Exteriors
01.2012 - 01.2014

High School Diploma - undefined

John A Logan College

Coal Mine Certificate -

Rend Lake College
Richard Kennedy