Javon Miller
Lithonia
Summary
Seasoned Machine Operator offering experience in high-volume assembly line production. Dedicated to rigorous inspection with commitment to follow-through and preventive maintenance. Knowledgeable in use of equipment, tools and CNC logic.
Maintains a work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Saw Operator
Ryerson Metal Supply
11.2024 - Current
- Operated band saw to cut materials to specified dimensions with precision and safety.
- Maintained equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new operators on safe handling practices and machine operation protocols.
- Monitored production processes to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective measures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery for wear and tear, initiating repairs as needed.
- Implemented quality control measures, reducing waste through improved cutting techniques.
- Documented daily logs of completed projects, machine readings, and quality control checks for management review.
- Improved workplace safety by adhering to company standards and guidelines for equipment usage.
Machine Operator
TD Automotive Compressors
05.2023 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Responsible for assembling compressor units according to technical specifications and quality standards. Performs tasks such as fitting and aligning components, installing valves, seals, and electrical wiring, and conducting initial tests for functionality before shipment.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Inspects compressor parts and completed units for defects, such as misalignment, irregularities, or surface imperfections. Uses precision instruments to measure tolerances and verifies the performance of components against product specifications. Documents findings and works with the production team to address quality issues.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Conducts performance tests on finished compressors to ensure they meet industry standards for reliability and efficiency. Uses diagnostic tools to simulate operational conditions, measure pressure, flow rates, and ensure units meet energy consumption and noise level specifications.
Machine Loader
Axiom Staffing
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Streamlined workflow for increased productivity by organizing necessary materials and tools.
- Loads raw materials or finished products into CNC machines, ensuring accurate placement for automated cutting, milling, or machining processes.
- Works closely with the machine operator to ensure the material is properly aligned and ready for processing.
- Works in a warehouse environment to load and unload machine parts or finished products from delivery trucks.
- Operates cranes, hoists, or forklifts to move large machinery or heavy goods into storage or loading areas, and ensures proper stacking and organization for future dispatch.
- Loads and unloads heavy construction machinery and equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, and excavators.
- Operates machinery like skid loaders or wheel loaders to move equipment and materials to various parts of a construction site, ensuring they are safely loaded and positioned for use.
- Performed quality control checks on products, ensuring that they met company standards before shipment.
- Communicated effectively with other departments regarding material availability or delivery statuses, ensuring smooth coordination between teams.
- Enhanced production efficiency by effectively operating and maintaining machine loading equipment.
Trimmer
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs and Outdoor Living
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Trimmed unwanted materials
- Used hand tools to complete delicate work
- Maintained safety practices and quality controls
- Ran high-speed mold machines, grinders and cutters
- Passed inspections by closely adhering to safety and cleanliness standards and company processes
Pre-finish/Laminator
Regal Marine Industries
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Sprayed chopped fiberglass, resins and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies, using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments
- Checked completed products for conformance to specifications and defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers and tapping to detect bubbles or dead spots
- Pressed layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands
- Released air bubbles and smoothed seams using rollers
- Utilized hand shears and trimming knives to trim excess materials from molds
- Cured materials by setting materials at room temperature, placing under heat lamps and baking in ovens
- Trimmed cured materials by sawing with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels
- Bonded wood reinforcing strips to deck cabin structures, using resin-saturated fiberglass
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Lineman/Packaging Operator/Forklift Operator
CJB INDUSTRIES
10.2012 - 07.2018
- Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks
- Labeled, recorded and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage
- Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives
- Used pallet jacks to safely move 100+ pounds of product and materials
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system
- Moved packages to loading area using lift equipment and conveyor systems
- Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items
- Regulated machine flow, speed, and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors
- Sealed products by applying appropriate fastenings and ties and confirmed seal integrity to prevent product and packaging damage
- Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items
- Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules
- Stocked and sorted packaging and replenished supplies to achieve consistent productivity levels
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items and cut stencils and stencil information on containers such as lot numbers or shipping destinations
Appliance Installer
SEARS
05.2006 - 10.2012
- Lifted 100+ pounds unassisted to load and unload appliances
- Applied mechanical skills to perform maintenance on equipment
- Worked independently and took responsibility for repair of assigned equipment
- Completed sales orders and provided solutions to customers
- Delivered, loaded and unloaded and installed products
- Disassembled, repaired and reassembled equipment in good working order
- Educated customers on use, care and adjustments of appliances
- Used hand tools such as oscilloscopes to check components
- Gave accurate and detailed quotes to customers prior to starting work
Home Improvement Specialist
Ameris Home Improvement
05.2006 - 10.2012
- Completed remodeling of residential bathrooms, kitchens, and basements
- Performed cabinet installation, door hanging and room framing
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials, using rulers, pencils, chalk and marking gauge
- Interviewed clients to determine remodeling needs, budget and financing needs
- Demolished and dismantled structures to prepare for remodel
- Operated tools to install structures and fixtures such as windows, frames, floorings and trim
- Handled prep work for remodeling projects by plastering, sanding and finishing
- Collaborated with customers to determine budgets for kitchen and bath remodeling projects and find appropriate material sources
- Adhered to tight schedules to avoid construction delays and finish projects before expected completion dates
- Completed jobs independently based on customer desires, inventories and budgets
- Read and interpreted all blueprints and schematics for projects
- Backfilled holes, dug trenches and compacted earth to prepare for new construction
Paint Prep/Minor Body Work
Sprayglo
05.2003 - 04.2006
- Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application
- Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application
- Maintained equipment functionality with inspections, disassembles and cleaning of component parts
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint
- Spoke with customers weekly to determine automotive painting requirements and provided feedback on availability
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job
- Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces
Education
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School
Valdosta, GA05-2005
Skills
- Debris Collection
- Recording Counts
- Machine Setups
- Hand Trucks
- Cleanliness Standards
- Assembly Lines
- Quality Inspection and Control
- Minor Repairs
- Surface Grinding
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Mechanical Systems
- Cutting and Trimming Techniques
- Packing Expertise
- Weighing and Labeling
- Workplace Safety
- Production
- Hand Tool Knowledge
- Operating Equipment
- Product Specifications
- Documenting Malfunctions
Timeline
Band Saw Operator
Ryerson Metal Supply
11.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
TD Automotive Compressors
05.2023 - 11.2024
Machine Loader
Axiom Staffing
02.2023 - 05.2023
Trimmer
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs and Outdoor Living
07.2021 - 12.2021
Pre-finish/Laminator
Regal Marine Industries
07.2018 - 01.2021
Lineman/Packaging Operator/Forklift Operator
CJB INDUSTRIES
10.2012 - 07.2018
Appliance Installer
SEARS
05.2006 - 10.2012
Home Improvement Specialist
Ameris Home Improvement
05.2006 - 10.2012
Paint Prep/Minor Body Work
Sprayglo
05.2003 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School