Robert “Casey” McDowell
Carrollton
Summary
Dynamic Machine Operator and Trainer at Southwire Company with a strong work ethic and proven problem-solving skills. I’m also a volunteer emergency medical responder and provide aid to those who’ve been injured, sick or worse until paramedics arrive or we take the to the hospital. Enhanced product quality through meticulous inspections and reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues. Collaborated effectively with teams to streamline workflows, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator and Trainer
Southwire Company
04.2018 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks in the production line and suggesting improvements.
- Reduced waste and increased recycling, contributing to more sustainable production practices.
- Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
- Contributed to product innovation by providing feedback on machine capabilities and limitations during design phase.
- 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.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by monitoring and adjusting production equipment for optimal performance.
- Conducted comprehensive training for new operators, enhancing team skills and performance.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- 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.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Education
Finance
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Computer skills
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Quality control
- Basic math
- Quality assurance
- Production monitoring
- Start up procedures
- Process improvement
- Complex Problem solving
- Operations support
- Logistics
- Regulatory compliance
- Technical documentation
- Production timeline management
- Modifications and adjustments
- Rig-up procedures
- Order reading
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Team building
- Health and safety regulations
- Documentation and reporting
- Peer training
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
- Critical Decision-making
- Inventory control
Accomplishments
Fork lift license
Timeline
Machine Operator and Trainer
Southwire Company
04.2018 - Current
Finance
University of West Georgia
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