John Guthrie

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Cropwell, Al 35054

Home: 205-***-****

abqzt6@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Dependable, hard-working with over 15 years of experience in the workforce with various

trades, skills and abilities.

Skills

Paint and body technician Automotive mechanic

Diesel mechanic Forklift operator

CPR Certified Hazmat training

Computer literate Direct labor crew training

Inventory management Warehouse stocking and shipping

ISO knowledge Technical school training

Project management skills Forklift operator

Employee performance reviews Microsoft word, works and excel

Inventory control practices Strong mechanical skills

Good multitasker Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing techniques

Knowledge of manufacturing

standards/regulations

Good communication skills

Quality control

Blueprint reading and interpretation

Managing large crews

Excellent plan comprehension

Employee productivity reports

Familiarity with CAD software

Experience

February 2003 to Anniston Army Depot

April 2012 Anniston, Al

Painter

Painted and prepped surfaces of all types these include military vehicles, army tanks, automotive parts

and automobiles using various paints, primers and fillers. Ability to properly use a viscosity meter to

determine paint or primer thickness. Use of gravity guns and pressure paint pots to apply paint

properly including HVLP paint systems. Operated a forklift to move large parts in and out of paint

facilities. Done proper maintenance on equipment to keep it in proper working order and safe

condition. Managed a crew in the paint shop relaying messages and work orders from supervisor and

made sure they were carried out promptly and safely as possible. Completed ISO 2001 and Hazmat

training. Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety. Accurately read,

understood, and carried out written instructions. Cleaned, wrapped, and labeled outgoing orders.

Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis. Processed work

orders and prioritized jobs. Reviewed work orders and communicated with prior shift to assess work

needs for the day. Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine.Assisted in management of

business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing cost and inventory reports, and

ordering supplies.

January 2002 to Brascho Excavating

February 2003 Pell City, AL

Heavy mobile equipment operator

Operated backhoe, trackhoe, loader, packer and dozer to clear land and building roads. Performed

maintenance on heavy equipment including changing oil, greasing, adjusting tracks and replacing

under carriages to ensure working condition of the equipment.Replaced rear ends, wheel bearings

and cylinder sleeves in dump trucks. Knowledge of shooting grade of the land to determine if the

land needed built up or taking down to ensure a level surface. Properly securing equipment to

flatbed trailer for safe movement of equipment from one job site to the next. Planned work and

determined appropriate tools and equipment.Accurately read blueprints and land surveys.

Wyn South

June 1997 to

leeds, Al

November 2001

Mold setter/painter/injection mold floor manager

Painted various plastic automotive parts including silk screening. Overseen a group of 8 painters and

painter workers in proper paint applications and instructed them in the paint and cleaning process to

ensure best possible product in a safe and timely manor. Picked, packed, received, and restocked

products with forklift, lift truck and stock picker.Maintained record accuracy by using work order

reporting system.Maintained inventory for central warehouse of tools and supplies.Cleaned, wrapped,

and labeled outgoing orders.Counted and verified orders picked to ensure accuracy.Verified that

machine setups conformed to specs.Oiled and cleaned machines and added coolant to machine

reservoirs.Maintained record accuracy by using work order reporting system.Accurately read

blueprints and repair manuals to identify mechanical problems and fix them.Completed all repairs and

maintenance work to company standards.Reduced downtime during production by maintaining

equipment and reducing unnecessary maintenance.Responsible for promoting safe and clean

working environment.Managed a group of 20 or more people in the safe and proper way of running

various sizes of plastic injection molding machines.Loaded virgin plastic pellets in machines to keep

production moving.Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on machines to insure quality and

safety.Developed and implemented a productivity improvement plan which resulted in company savings

of over $10K in one year.Reviewed project drawings to perform installation activities according to

specifications.Achieved revenue objective by implementing cost-cutting measures.Kept supervisor

informed of job progress and material requirements

Education and Training

John Pope Eden Area Vocational

1997

Ashville, AL, US

Autobody paint and collision

High School Diploma

3 yrs vocational school for paint and autobody collision repair.

Jeff State

Pell city, Al, United States

Computer Engineering

Currently still attending

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