John Smelgus
Initiative to work independently
Baltimore, MD
************@*****.*** - 443-***-****
Plant Operator with 25 years in solvent and paint plants. Proven ability to meet production deadlines.
HIGHLIGHTS
Certified Forklift Operator
Quality assurance authority
Operated various filling machines
Familiar with computer control systems
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bottle Conveyor Operator / Raw Material Bulk Unloader
SUN PRODUCTS - Baltimore, MD - November 2000 to June 2014
Monitored manufacturing supplies for quality and productivity.
Maintained a steady
flow of material through production lines by keeping production charge lines loaded.
Unloaded railcars and truck tankers
Batch Maker
SHERWIN WILLIAMS - Baltimore, MD - November 1994 to November 2000
Monitored load-cell units and computer controlled processes. Read automatic gauges at proper intervals to
determine flow rate of raw materials.
Used fork-lift to stage raw materials for man adds
Machine Operator, Batch-maker, Quality Control
DAP INC - Baltimore, MD - October 1976 to November 1994
Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.Changed equipment over to new
product.Maintained
proper stock levels on a line.Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Drove Forklift.
Junior pressman
SUNPAPERS - Baltimore, MD - November 1972 to October 1975
Cleaned around presses, Responsible for filling color wells, Carried printing plates to the press.
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA in GENERAL
Patapsco High School - Baltimore, MD
1972