KENNETH RIVERS
**** ***** *** ***, ****** Corner, SC 29461 C: 843-***-**** *********************@*****.*** Assembler with 10 years experience in plastics manufacturing and warehouses. Proficient in blueprint interpretation. Assembler skilled in managing multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities. Meets deadlines and continuously projects a positive attitude. Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance. Experienced Fabricator knowledgeable about general warehouse operations. Works quickly and stays focused under strict deadlines. Responsible and hardworking warehouse Assembler who can collaborate with a team and produce quality work on tight deadlines. machine operator with expertise in mechanical assembly, Certified Forklift Operator. Expert in mechanical assembly
Strong Algebra and general math skills
Skilled in final assembly processes
Certified forklift operator
Knowledge of metal parts and assemblies
Small parts assembly
Dependable worker
Highly Motivated
Machinist (Balancer Operator), 06/2011 to 07/2014
IFA Rotorian – Ladson SC
I Operated the balancer machine
Made drive shafts for different makes and models of cars took unbalanced drive shafts and added weight to the drive shafts to find the lowest residual unbalance of the drive shafts
Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures.
Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools. Set up and tested monitors and calculators and recorded test data per engineering and quality specifications. Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers. Maintained counts and lifts, shifts and stocks materials and parts. Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals. Observed all safety policies and procedures
Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders. Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover. Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor. Made and revised set ups on test strands previously calibrated by other staff. Closely inspected parts to ensure they were clean and free of contaminants. Machine Operator, 11/2009 to 05/2010
Bellwright Industries – Summerville SC
Made parts for Mercedes-Benz sports utility vehicles I ran knuckles machine, the vertical machine, and the flanges machine Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function. Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders. Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures.
Made and revised set ups on test strands previously calibrated by other staff. Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications. Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills, planers, shapers and grinders. Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment. Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury. Developed an effective preventative maintenance schedule for all shop equipment. Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining. Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining. Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads. Removed burrs on all machined parts.
Driver and Helper, 09/2007 to 10/2009
F.S.I (Furniture Service Inc) – North Charleston SC We traveled local and out of state to load and unload furniture and appliances in apartments and homes Submitted all delivery documentation in a timely manner. Answered customer questions regarding delivery promptly and accurately. Operated delivery vans in accordance with company safety policies and procedures. Attended and participated in all driver safety meetings. Completed basic maintenance such as minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly. Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management. Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips. Answered customer questions regarding delivery promptly and accurately. Loaded and unloaded freight to assure safety and minimize risk of damage and dangerous conditions. Assembler and Leak Tester, 06/2004 to 01/2007
William Technologies – Summerville SC
assembled transmission parts, performed leak test on full assembled transmissions Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders. Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures.
Made and revised set ups on test strands previously calibrated by other staff. Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools. Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover. Repainted and precisely touched-up components and assemblies. Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers. Maintained counts and lifts, shifts and stocks materials and parts. Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor. High School Diploma: 2003
Berkeley High School - Moncks Corner SC
DNF: Business,
Allen University - Columbia SC
EDUCATION