John Guthrie
Cropwell, Al 35054
Home: 205-***-****
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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