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Russell M. Collins
Ability Summary
Color Matching and Mixing
Quality Control
Production Line Operation
Home Electrical Wiring
Computer Data Skills
Warranty Claims
Chemical Handling and Mixing
Automated Electrical Testing
Quality Control Test Equipment
SDS (MSDS)
Recent Department Of Defense Clearance
6S & Lean Manufacturing
PPE and Respirator
Forklift Operator
Lean Manufacturing
Supervising & Training
Current US Passport
Green Belt Six Sigma
Employment History
OCT. 2014 – MAY 2017 Korona Candle Inc. Dublin Va. 24084
Line Supervisor Operator
Depending on production needs, supervised and operated 1 of the 3 production lines. Responsible for all aspects of the line including training employees into new positions, training new hires, ensured production yield goals are met, material requests, maintenance requests, chemical mixing, ensured all documentation was completed and correct, and material returns. Performed quality checks to ensure product specifications were met, and performed machinery adjustments to maintain specifications. Supervised up to 15 employees working on line.
Lean Manufacturing & 6S Leader
Jan. 2017 Korona initiated the 6S & Lean Manufacturing program of which I was asked to spearhead. This new position involved working alongside the Safety Department to improve all areas of the factory. During my tenure as 6S Leader, I led 5 successful Kaizen group projects and several individual projects throughout the factory.
JAN. 2013 – OCT. 2014
Warren Electric
Riner Va. 24149
Electrical Assistant
Duties included new wiring, trimming out, and installing devices throughout homes. Up-graded home electrical systems, and installed power services to homes.
JUNE 2005 – OCT. 2012
ITT NIGHT VISION - EXELIS
Roanoke Va. 24019
DOD Clearance
National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NACLC) background investigation from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) dated 9-20-07. Adjudicated for access to U.S. Government classified information at the Secret level on 12-7-07 (issuing agency DISCO). Contact Personal Security Specialist: Linda S. Joyce 540-***-****
Tester SR. – Quality Control
Duties included use of visual, manual, and automated test equipment to determine the form, fit, and operational quality of image intensifiers. Followed ET instructions to assist with special test requirements. Set gain and determined resolution of intensifiers. Trained coworkers, and responsible for disposition and quality control of coworkers. Worked in a dark room using a microscope.
Assembler – Tube Fabrication
Duties included stacking and brazing of ceramic bodies, use of automated micrometers, use of hand welders, and microscopes. Work was performed in a clean room environment that required wearing a clean room suit.
JULY 1999- APRIL 2005
HOLLINGWORTH AND VOSE
Floyd Va. 24091
TECH III OPERATOR
Duties included unsupervised operating of base production and slitting lines including collating, ultrasonic welding, calendaring, slitting, and ultraviolet chemical curing of material. Mixed and handled hazardous chemicals including Acrylic Acid, Sulfuric Acid, ISP, and KOH, while complying with all OSHA PPE regulations. Staged lines for production and/or R&D trials and production needs to meet specifications. Performed electrical testing of ultraviolet lamps and control units. Operated forklifts. Trained employees.
SEPT. 1997- JUNE 1999
TURMAN YEATTS MOTOR CO. INC.
Floyd, Va. 24091
WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR
Duties included processing all warranty claims, rental car agreements, insurance, service contracts, and repairs. Assisted Parts Supervisor with inventory. Assisted Service Adviser with scheduling of repairs and assigning jobs to mechanics.
Education
New River Community College, Dublin Va. - Enrolled in Electronics & Instrumentation Technology 1993 to 1995
Auburn High School, Riner Va. -Graduated in 1993. Completed 3 years of Electrical and Electronic Technology