Ora green
Tracy City
Summary
Detail-oriented Galvanizer with over 15 years of experience in quality assurance and safety compliance. Skilled in troubleshooting, training employees, and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement corrosion protection techniques and maintain high productivity while adhering to safety protocols. Committed to optimizing workflows and improving product quality in fast-paced environments.
Have been in supervision for over 30 yrs in many industry's.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Galvanizer
azz
jasper
02.2019 - Current
- Operated galvanizing equipment to coat metal parts with zinc.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during galvanizing processes.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on proper galvanizing techniques and safety practices.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials for uninterrupted operations.
- Followed written instructions and diagrams when performing galvanization tasks.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards in terms of quality assurance and environmental protection measures.
- Inspected finished products for defects and adhered to safety protocols.
- Kept records of materials used during the galvanizing process for inventory control purposes.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of equipment and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to discuss daily activities and manage shift schedules.
- Planned and scheduled operations to meet production targets efficiently.
- Inspected finished products for air bubbles, uneven coverage or other nonconformances.
- Maintained daily production records detailing supplies used, production quantities completed, and labor time.
- Reviewed work orders and verified project requirements by evaluating size and composition of plating, electrical current setting, and time required.
- Observed equipment to verify proper operation and made adjustments to correct errors.
- Trained entry-level employees and apprentices on coater machinery operation to maximize team performance.
Galvanizer
jasper material
jasper
07.2005 - 03.2019
- Operated galvanizing equipment to coat metal parts with zinc.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during galvanizing processes.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products for consistency and standards.
- Trained new employees on proper galvanizing techniques and safety practices.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards in terms of quality assurance and environmental protection measures.
- Followed written instructions and diagrams when performing galvanization tasks.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or performance.
- Measured thickness of zinc coatings using specialized instruments.
- Repaired minor damages in the galvanized coating by welding or other methods.
- Operated automated galvanizing equipment to dip metal into molten zinc bath.
- Resolved any technical issues that arose during the course of operations.
- Monitored galvanizing processes, checked levels of chemicals in solution tanks, and tested pH levels of solutions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following OSHA guidelines and regulations regarding hazardous materials handling.
- Adjusted temperature of molten zinc baths according to specifications.
- Conducted pre-galvanizing tests to ensure product quality.
- Performed maintenance on galvanizing machines as required.
- Recorded data related to all aspects of the galvanizing process such as temperature, time, speed.
- Kept records of materials used during the galvanizing process for inventory control purposes.
- Inspected finished products for air bubbles, uneven coverage or other nonconformances.
- Performed minor maintenance on machines and notified supervisor of needed repairs.
- Maintained daily production records detailing supplies used, production quantities completed, and labor time.
- Read production schedules to determine setups of equipment and machines.
- Observed production schedules, adjusting daily job procedures to meet deadlines and dynamic specifications.
- Operated hoists to place workpieces onto machine feed carriages or spindles.
- Reviewed work orders and verified project requirements by evaluating size and composition of plating, electrical current setting, and time required.
- Monitored and measured thicknesses of electroplating on components to verify conformance to specifications.
- Observed equipment to verify proper operation and made adjustments to correct errors.
- Regulated current and voltage flow by adjusting machine settings to control plating processes.
- Tended machines to coat products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium and nickel.
- Loaded and setup materials in preparation for successful operation of equipment.
- Measured electroplating on component parts to verify conformance to specifications.
- Immersed objects for coating and plating into cleaning solutions and sprayed objects with conductive solutions to prepare plating.
- Trained entry-level employees and apprentices on coater machinery operation to maximize team performance.
Welder
jasper material
jasper
07.2005 - 03.2019
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to perform precise welding tasks.
- Conducted quality inspections to verify weld integrity and strength.
- Trained junior welders on techniques and safety protocols effectively.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Maintained and calibrated welding equipment for optimal performance.
- Improved workflow by streamlining processes and reducing material waste.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all welding operations.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Forklift Operator
jasper material
jasper
07.2005 - 03.2019
- Operated forklift to transport materials within warehouse, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring safe handling of products.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to maintain operational safety.
- Stacked pallets and organized inventory for easy access and retrieval.
- Worked closely with team members to enhance storage and transport efficiency. to optimize workflow in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Maintained accurate records of materials moved and stored in facility.
- Followed safety regulations to prevent accidents and ensure a secure workplace.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification to comply with company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks to enhance retrieval efficiency during order fulfillment.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities and materials handled to support inventory management. of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Ensured yard cleanliness and organization for safety and efficiency, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huntington North High School
Huntington In05-1976
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Machine setup
- Production scheduling
- Process inspection
- Quality assurance
- Material inspection
- Production management
- Production support
- Safety compliance
- Safety protocols
- Industrial safety
- Troubleshooting
- Technical troubleshooting
- Machine adjustment
- Measurement techniques
- Blending machine operation
- Inventory control
- Operational planning
- Problem solving
- Root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- Employee training
- On-the-job training
- Team coordination
- Production leadership
- Customer complaint resolution
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Workplace initiative
- Consistency in operations
- Process improvement
- Consistency in operations
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Galvanizer
azz
02.2019 - Current
Galvanizer
jasper material
07.2005 - 03.2019
Welder
jasper material
07.2005 - 03.2019
Forklift Operator
jasper material
07.2005 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Huntington North High School