DeArius Bessant
ATHENS
Summary
Dedicated Machine Operator experienced in maintaining equipment for optimal production of high-quality products. Achieved efficiency by identifying and resolving defects through collaboration and independent problem-solving. Focused on enhancing safety compliance and maintaining organized workspaces to streamline operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Suniva solar cells
Norcross
11.2023 - 05.2026
- Operated machinery for solar cell production in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure efficient operation and safety compliance.
- Conducted regular maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes, enhancing overall workflow.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Followed safety procedures to maintain a secure working environment for all employees.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Trained new operators and implemented division training program, boosting retention rates and production.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems to identify potential problems.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
Parts Inspector
Kubota Industrial Equipment
Jefferson
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Inspected parts for quality and compliance with company standards.
- Utilized measuring tools to verify dimensions and specifications of components.
- Documented inspection results, maintaining accurate records to support quality assurance processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Conducted visual inspections to identify defects or irregularities in parts.
- Collaborated with production staff to resolve quality issues, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Reported non-conformance issues to supervisors for further action and resolution.
- Trained personnel on proper use of inspection tools and techniques.
- Handled repairs and reworks of defective parts to bring components back to functionality.
- Followed standard procedures for tagging and segregating non-conforming products.
- Observed machine operation for first run and sample pieces and verified part conformance to specifications using instruments.
- Used testing techniques and operated automated inspection equipment specified for production stage for multiple products without supervision.
- Inspected, calibrated and repaired test equipment and measuring instruments to eliminate flaws in product.
- Checked parts against blueprints to ensure accuracy of measurements.
- Conducted tests on materials or products to detect flaws or deficiencies.
- Ensured that all data collected was accurate and up-to-date.
- Analyzed test results using statistical methods and techniques.
- Provided feedback on quality control issues, contributing to improvement opportunities for management review.
- Confirmed specifications were met according to customer requirements.
- Verified conformity of finished products before packaging for shipment.
- Collaborated with various departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
Education
Dacula High School
Dacula, GASkills
- Equipment operation
- Machinery operation
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Machine maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality assurance
- QC
- Production workflow optimization
- Start up procedures
- Safety compliance
- Surface finishing
- Rig-up procedures
- Data documentation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Training implementation
- Basic math
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Machine Operator
Suniva solar cells
11.2023 - 05.2026
Parts Inspector
Kubota Industrial Equipment
05.2021 - 11.2023
Dacula High School