Skills
Work History
GENE D. RAY II
*** ***** ****, *********, ** 28144 (H) 704-***-**** (C) 704-***-**** ****@************.*** Production line experience
CAD drawing
Metal Lathe & Milling
Learns Fast
Material handling
Process improvement
Project management
CNC machine operation
Mechanical drawing interpretation
Troubleshooting
Organized
Stick/Mig/Tig Weld
Deadline-oriented
Follows Instructions
Lean manufacturing
Flexible thinker
CMM Experience
Measuring Tools Proficient
Inventory management
Material handling
Blueprint interpretation
Strong leadership abilities
Customer relations
Vendor sourcing and negotiations
Product development
Efficient multi-tasker
Customer-oriented
Product Manufacturing
Kaizen
Quality control & assurance
Fork Lift experience
CDL Class A licensed
Industrial Plant Maintenance 07/2015 to Current
Daimler Truck Manufacturing Plant – Cleveland, NC
Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders. Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures.
Observed all safety policies and procedures.
Logged detailed & thorough records of maintenance performed. Served as first responder for all facility and equipment issues. Cleared clogged drains and replaced defective parts such as valves, faucets and fixtures. Inspected and replaced drives, motors,pumps and belts. Followed routine and preventative maintenance checklists. Repaired defective equipment parts.
Operated tools, including hoists, saws,lathes,mills,metal shears,press brakes,cutting saws, cutting torches and drills.
Referenced blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs for complex repairs. Safely operated standard and aerial lift vehicles. Maintained paint delivery systems, Fanuc & Kawasaki robots. Installed data and video equipment.
Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best ways to correct them. Completed fabrication duties from small projects to large projects including welding,cutting,grinding and pipe fitting.
Quality Control Inspector 12/2014 to 07/2015
Daimler Truck Manufacturing Plant – Cleveland, NC
Follow standardized work instructions to ensure strict quality standards are met and kept. Work with employees, team leaders & Supervisors to maintain quality standards. Use computer systems to verify parts and truck systems . Provide feedback to management so quality standards are maintained through build process. Identify corrective action for wrongly installed components. ? Championed quality initiatives.
Operations Manager & Machinist 12/1995 to Current
Spencer Cycle Center – Spencer, NC
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time. Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions. Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts. Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules. Directed the manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports. Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales.
Collected, monitored and disseminated market intelligence/maintain competitor database. Tested products or sub-assemblies for functionality or quality. Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule. Estimated costs and set quality standards.
Directed and coordinated the production, processing, distribution and marketing activities for company.
Responsible for achieving production requirements. Used CAD programs to design and modify product programs. Reversed engineered complex designs
Operated CNC & manual lathes.
Studied blueprints, work instruction,drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances & proper sequence on multi-cut jobs
Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on Haas CNC.
Detected out-of-tolerance machining.
Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining. Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. Production Employee 02/1999 to 10/2000
Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant – Cleveland, NC Paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals. Executed the entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
Assembled various parts to to complete a product.
CNC Shear Operator
Observed all safety policies and procedures
Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties. Operated work station within Kaizen principals
Worked with team members to insure production goals were met. Industrial Plant & Fleet Maintenance 03/1993 to 01/1996 Rack Room Shoes Inc – Salisbury, NC
Designed and constructed adaptations of component parts and standard parts. Logged detailed and thorough records of maintenance performed. Completed light fabrication duties, including welding and pipe fitting. Served as first responder for all facility and equipment issues. Generated PM schedules and procedures.
Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Education
Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders. Line Technician 10/1989 to 03/1993
Salisbury Motor Company- Buick & Dodge – Salisbury, NC Accurately read, understood & carried out written instructions. Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis. Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat & orderly condition. Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
Collaborated with service/parts depts. to ensure smooth work flow & efficient organization operations.
Tested vehicles and their components and systems.
Adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications. Communicated effectively with customers on future problems & repairs needed to be addressed. Conducted routine maintenance services such as oil changes,lubrication & tune-ups. Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors. Upheld top-quality workmanship & excellent customer service. Disassembled engines/trans and repaired or replaced defective parts. High School Diploma: 1988
North Rowan High School - Spencer, NC
High School Diploma: Automotive/Diesel Technology 1989 Nashville Automotive & Diesel College - Nashville, TN Vocational College that specializes in the training of students in the Automotive and Diesel technology fields. Course work included equipment hands on repair,troubleshooting,diagnosis of all systems of vehicle platforms. Course work designed and trained students with strong leadership and confidence skills to get task completed correctly and work together in a team environment or alone when entering the work force environment.