David L. Griffin
Clayton, AL 36016
Phone1: 334-***-****
Phone2: 334-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a productive and rewarding position in Quality Control or Machine Operator
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I am a very motivated, creative, and easy to get along with person, have an eye for detail, and learn new abilities quickly.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Self Employed (6/2012 - Present)
After being laid off from Matrix Wire I had no luck in finding employment, so I worked for myself.
Visual Expressions, Clayton AL
Using a computer, various graphic programs, heat press and other equipment I designed and created personalized items such as Car Tags, T shirts, Caps, Cups, Ceramic Tiles Murals, Blankets, etched Glass and other personalized/ promotional products to the customers’ requirements.
Machine Operator (4/2012 – 6/2012)
Matrix Wire, Auburn, AL
I set-up and operated several machines that straightened and cut wire. Performed 20 minute quality checks and made adjustments as needed.
Quality Control Inspector (9/2011 – 4/2012)
Bluegrass, West Point, GA
I inspect various parts used in the automotive industry. The parts that meet quality standards are approved for production and those that don’t are rejected.
At the moment I am working inside the KIA plant inspecting seats that have been installed in the cars.
Machine Operator (2/2010 - 7/2011)
Alabama Inter-Forest, Eufaula AL
I worked with CNC Routers and Presses. I was required to read prints, set the machine up to the required dimensions, maintain tolerances within 1/16”, maintain proper counts per pallet and per job, maintain accurate records both on paper and in the computers, maintain housekeeping and various other duties.
Machine Operator (8/2008 - 2/2010)
Staffing Solutions, Eufaula AL
Working as a temporary employee at Alabama Inter-Forest I worked with CNC Routers and Presses. I was required to read prints, set the machine up to the required dimensions, maintain tolerances within 1/16”, maintain proper counts per pallet and per job, maintain accurate records both on paper and in the computers, maintain housekeeping and various other duties.
Janitor (5/2008 - 8/2008)
D&J Plastics, Georgetown, GA.
I cleaned up the Offices, bathrooms, break room, emptied waste drums all around the plant and various other duties.
Lab Technician (7/2007 - 12/2007)
Panel Processing, Clayton AL
I performed various quality control checks at regular intervals, relayed information to supervisors for necessary changes, maintained accurate records both on paper and in the computers, unloaded tanker trucks, and various other duties.
Boiler Operator (3/2007 - 7/2007)
Chattahoochee Veneer, Eufaula AL
I monitored the boiler computer and made adjustments as needed, kept the Boiler fuel hopper full by loading wood chips into it, racked out the ashes from the boiler, sharpened blades as needed for the log lathe, and other various other duties.
Self Employed (8/2004 - 3/2007)
Visual Expressions, Clayton AL
Using a computer, various graphic programs, heat press and other equipment I designed and created personalized items such as Car Tags, T shirts, Caps, Cups, Ceramic Tiles Murals, Blankets, etched Glass and other personalized/ promotional products to the customer’s requirements.
Machine Operator/ Maintenance (2/1994 - 8/2004)
Beaulieu of America, Eufaula, AL
As an operator I ran machines that made yarn for carpet, kept an eye out for bad quality, flagged spindles that needed repair, Checked each package for bad quality, labeled each tray with proper information pertaining to the yarn that was on it. Maintained good housekeeping, and various other duties.
While working maintenance I performed regularly scheduled PM’S, made repairs as needed, Performed various routine quality checks, assisted the over hauler as needed with various repairs. Instructed operators on various duties they needed to perform outside of their normal details, and various other duties.
While working at this plant I was also an ISO9000 auditor and audited various areas of the plant.
REFERENCES
Larry Harris
Dept. Head
Beaulieu of America
Eufaula, AL 36027
Phone: 334-***-****
Relationship: Former Supervisor
Charlestine Robinson
Quality Control
Auburn, AL
Phone: 334-***-****
Relationship: Friend
E-mail: ***.*******************@*****.***
Juanita Kindred
Self Employed – Cleaning Service
Opelika, AL
Phone: 334-***-****
Relationship: Friend