Joe Parsons
Bella Vista, AR **714
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Twenty four years of manufacturing experience, nine years of machining and
seven years of maintenance experience. Maximize production, efficient work
flow and strong work ethics.
PROFESSIONAL COMPENTENCIES
. Planning and Improvement
. Detail oriented
. Building Relationships
. Adaptability
. Results Driven
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BALL CORPORATION - Springdale, AR August 2005 -
March 2013
MACHINIST/MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE
. Lead and provide solutions required to maintain production
. Communicate verbally and written regarding maintenance requests and
completed work orders
. Use of machine tools, such as lathes and milling machines
. Maintain machinery by utilizing skills and knowledge of metals and
tools to produce machined products that meet precise specifications
and allow a successful level of production.
. Monitor the feed rate and speed of machinery
. Monitor that the project parts are being properly lubricated and
cooled while adjusting the size of the cuts relative to the
temperature.
. Use knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, sprockets, bearings and other
various parts to troubleshoot and provide solutions on machinery
breakdown
. Fabricate parts as needed using mig, tig and arc welding
. Reference blue prints to design parts
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES - Fayetteville, AR/Rogers, AR February
1989 - August 2005
TEAM LEAD/MANAGER
. Supervised multiple shifts/teams
. Ensure satisfaction that quality, service and order fulfillment is met
for major customers such as Ford, GM and Chrysler.
. Communicate and work with all levels of management
. Handled all paperwork necessary for supervised shifts
. Provided direction to all direct team members
. Maintained inventory in order to meet the customer's orders
. Managed production based on supply and demand
. Provided customer service to both internal and external customers
. Maintained level of ISO, QS other similar programs
MACHINIST/WELDER/MOLD CHANGER
. Use of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines and machining
centers, to produce metal parts as needed to keep machinery running
and maintain production schedule. This includes review of electronic
or written blueprints or specifications for a job.
. Determine precise measurements/calculations for various parts needed
for production.
. Tracking and maintaining the in stock number of parts and pieces
required to meet the customers (such as Ford, GM and Chrysler) orders.
. Hands on production, support and assembly
. Rebuilding of molds by arc and tig welding
EDUCATION
Bentonville High School - Bentonville, AR
Waters School of Real Estate - Bentonville, AR