GREGORY GILL
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Production operator with outstanding problem solving skills focused on driving continuous improvement through
innovative ideas and methods.Machinist with leadership skills and talent in motivating and helping teams achieve business
goals and objectives.Responsible and hardworking warehouse assembler who can collaborate with a team and produce
quality work on tight deadlines. Positive attitude and a commitment to safety, quality, customer service and lean
manufacturing.Flexible and dependable with 8 plus years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing
environment.Experienced professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
Certified Forklift Operator
Strategic thinker
Metal working ability
Able to lift 50-80 pounds frequently
Production scheduling familiarity
Materials handling training
Drilling
Tapping and milling
Problem solving
Crane/hoist expert
Quality inspection professional
Safety-oriented
Machine Troubleshooting
Performed effective troubleshooting of various machines systems.
Machine Operation
Entered operating instructions into computers to start and adjust welding machines.
Earned forklift operator training certificate.Promoted to Lead Machinist within 6 months of employment.
02/2013 to 08/2013
GENERAL ELECTRICS
Madison, AL
Production Operator
Maintained proper stock levels on a line.Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing
production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.Monitored and
adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies
and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
08/2012 to 02/2013
CAST PRODUCTS
Athens, AL
Drill Press Operator
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.Calibrated
or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors
and ring gauges.Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or administrative staff to resolve production and
processing problems.Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing
practices and standard operating procedures.Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
01/2009 to 10/2010
CUSTOM POLYMERS
Athens, AL
Material Handler
Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.Changed
equipment over to new product.Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.Maintained proper
stock levels on a line.Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units.Inspected finished
products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.Monitored and adjusted production processes or
equipment for quality and productivity.
SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EXPERIENCE
10/2005 to 01/2008
SIEMENS VDO AUTOMOTIVE
Madison, AL
Production Operator
Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.Changed equipment over to new product.Helped achieve
company goals by supporting production workers.Maintained proper stock levels on a line.Started machine operations by
inserting control instructions into control units.Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing
production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.Inspected finished
products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.Monitored and adjusted production processes or
equipment for quality and productivity.Oversaw design, procurement and construction from a mechanical equipment
and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical systems.Adhered to all
applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.Started up and shut
down processing equipment.Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA: ADVANCED COURSE 2002
Athens High, Athens, AL, Limestone
EDUCATION