Thaddous Downey
Marseilles
Summary
Experienced General Operator with over 10+ years of experience working in a high nose environment while operating various machines. Superb critical thinking and organizational abilities. Expertise in understanding machine schematics and models.
Dedicated Non-Commissioned Officer with strong record of Army service and current E-6 designation. Brings advanced leadership and troop development abilities honed over career with increasing responsibility. Highly trained in offensive and defensive tactics, intelligence and weapons.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
TV Operator
LMK
Ottawa, IL
- Configured machines for optimal production cycles and fine-tuned settings for efficiency.
- Executed calibration procedures on machines to ensure optimal performance.
Deckhand/Mate
Garvey/Artco
Ottawa, IL
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment longevity.
- Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
- Cleaned, maintained and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
Operator Specialist
Nucor Steel
Marseilles, IL
08.2013 - 09.2021
- Prepared machines to begin production cycles and properly adjusted settings.
- Performed calibration on machines when needed
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
- Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
- Set up equipment and installed tools and fixtures required to carry out production goals.
- Adhered to standard operating procedures and complied with safety and quality processes.
Soldier
Army
03.1990 - 08.2006
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Conducted mobile and foot patrols to secure areas and promote safe communities.
Operator
James Hardie
La Salle, IL
2022 - 2024
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and maintain safety standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, promptly addressing issues to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine inspections of finished products for quality assurance compliance.
- Assisted in training new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with team to streamline workflows, enhancing overall productivity levels.
- Implemented process improvements that contributed to increased operational efficiency.
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
- Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks in the production line and suggesting improvements.
- Conducted comprehensive training for new operators, enhancing team skills and performance.
- Contributed to product innovation by providing feedback on machine capabilities and limitations during design phase.
- Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
- Implemented new safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents and promoting safer working environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent unexpected machinery downtime, ensuring continuous production flow.
- Participated in quality assurance meetings, offering insights that led to improvements in product consistency.
- Reduced waste and increased recycling, contributing to more sustainable production practices.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity by organizing regular team-building activities.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues quickly, minimizing production delays.
- Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail during inspection and sorting processes.
- Assisted in development of predictive maintenance schedule, reducing unexpected machinery failures.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by monitoring and adjusting production equipment for optimal performance.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School
West Aurora, IL01-1992
Skills
- QA inspections proficiency
- Experience adjusting machine parts
- Safety Protocols
- Maintenance & Repair
- Teambuilding
- Troubleshooting
- Heavy equipment operator
- Safe equipment operation
- Safety program understanding
- Construction background
- Following directions
- PPE use
- Machine operation
- Equipment operation
- Efficient multitasking
- Effective communication
- Valid Driver's license
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Tool operation
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Production work
- Machine setup
- Production procedures
- Hand-eye coordination
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Plant safety
- Flexible schedule
- Data entry
- Issue resolution
- Materials handling
- Manufacturing procedures
- Deadline adherence
- Loading and unloading
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Warehouse operations
- Hand and foot coordination
- Work scheduling
- Staff management
- Facility maintenance
- Commercial construction experience
- Residential construction
- Project estimation and bidding
- Contract management
- Roofing
- Drywalling
- HVAC systems
- Inspections and reviews
- Chemical handling
- Mechanical understanding
- Process control
- Operational documentation
- Preventative maintenance
- Production control management
- Quality control processing
- Control system monitoring
- Assembly code knowledge
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Maintenance and repair
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and communication
- Positive attitude
- Good communication
- Teamwork and coordination
- Following instructions
- Punctual and reliable
- Machinery operation
- Computer skills
- Safe machine operation
- Worksite safety
- Production operations
- Punctual and dependable
- Visual inspection
- Safety standards compliance
- Machine setup and shutdown
- Quality inspection
- Quality inspections and reporting
- Picking and packing
- Equipment setup
- Incident reporting
- Material handling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Material loading and unloading
- Identifying flaws
- Health and safety regulations
- OSHA guidelines
- Pallet jacks
- Equipment Repair
- Materials assembly
- Production line work
- Parts inspection
- Production documentation
- Equipment assembly
- Raw material loading
- Materials inspection
- Reading and determining measurements
- Product assembly
Timeline
Operator Specialist
Nucor Steel
08.2013 - 09.2021
Soldier
Army
03.1990 - 08.2006
Deckhand/Mate
Garvey/Artco
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School
TV Operator
LMK
Operator
James Hardie
2022 - 2024