P.O. Box **** ( Opelika, Al *****
P:334-***-**** ( *****************@*****.***
Derrick L. Blackmon
objective
To obtain employment that will utilize my skills and experience.
Summary of qualifications
Highly motivated, skillful, and hardworking with over 10+ years of
experience. Knowledgeable in manufacturing procedures. Works under
minimal supervision supporting maintenance needs of complex, automated
manufacturing equipment. Communicates with respect to all co-workers and
clients.
Work experience
Production Supervisor (2009 - 2012) SCA Auburn, AL
Performs on the automotive assembly line. Oversee Injection Molding and
Assembly. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance procedures and
unscheduled equipment maintenance on all equipment with a high degree of
quality and reliability. Control and understand all machine parameters.
Control all functions of the machinery of area responsibility; start up
and shut down of machine and other production units. Conducts quality
control measurements; normal maintenance and cleaning on all components
of equipment in a safe manner. Maintain orderliness in the department;
personally responsible for knowing and following all safety procedures
for associated equipment. Performs machine operator job as needed and
visual inspection. Assists higher-level technicians with projects;
defines maintenance procedures for equipment; may lead special projects;
safety conscious, complying with all rules, policies, and procedures.
Production Team Leader/Supervisor (2002 - 2009) BF Goodrich Tire
Manufacturing Opelika, AL
Inspected tires for automobiles, buses, trucks, and other vehicles.
Examined breaks in cord, bead and sidewall. Placed tires on tire
spreading machine and examine inner surface of tire for breaks. Marked
breaks with chalk to indicate repairs required prior to retreading.
Rejected tires that cannot be retreaded. Inspected or diagnosed
equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or
other problems/defects. Monitored and reviewed information from
materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems. Recorded
inspection data, determined cause of defects and whether parts are
salvageable or scrap. Validated products after machining or prior to
shipment to verify conformance to specifications.
Production Team Lead (1998 - 2002) West Point Stevens Valley, AL
Tended to fabricating machines, such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls,
brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, and punch, that
cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures. Read
job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material
requirements. Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by
scale, rule, or template. Positioned work piece against stops, manually
or using hoist, or aligns layout marks with die or blade. Pushed button
or depressed pedal to activate machine. Observed machine operation to
detect work piece defects or machine malfunction. Measured work piece
dimensions, using rule, template, or other measuring instruments to
determine accuracy of machine operation. Performed minor machine
maintenance, such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces. Assisted
machine operators to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport
finished workpieces.
Education
1990 -1993 Opelika High School Opelika, AL
High School Diploma
2007 Southern Union State Comm. College Valley,
AL
Psychology Major