Kenneth Andrew Wilson Jr.

Berea, KY ***** ● aczqrt@r.postjobfree.com ● 859-***-****

PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled in managing tasks with frequently changing priorities. Meets deadlines and continuously projects a positive attitude. Dependable self-starter in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance. Reads blueprints with ease and works quickly and efficiently on fast-paced assembly lines. Can collaborate with a team and produce quality work on tight deadlines. Works quickly and stays focused under strict deadlines. Comfortable with technology and industrial machinery. Quickly learns new skills and processes.

SKILLS

• Expert in mechanical assembly

• Small parts assembly

• Skilled in final assembly processes

• Experienced in stacks

• Fusing, cutting and measuring tools experience

• Qualified in blueprint interpretation

• Knowledge of metal parts and assemblies

• Stud application experience

• Understands manufacturing deadlines and goals

• Possesses thorough knowledge of safety regulations, protocols and standards

• Reports issues promptest familiarity with a variety of shipping containers

• Exceptional skills in working well in difficult and stressful environments

• Outstanding strength for standing for extended periods of time and for lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Maintain clean operations area at all times

• Assess production line issues and report same to management

• Sorted, placed and labeled product containers prior to shipping

• Good practical skills with the ability to work quickly and methodically

• Good team working skills

• Ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks

• The ability to follow instructions

• Awareness of health and safety

• Willingness to work flexibly

• Experienced with multiple areas of automotive strut lines.

• Familiar with product model platforms such as: KL front, CD4.2 front/rear, CD4.3 front/rear, S550 front, U22X, and U502 front/rear

• Experience with inventory counting

• Experience in Strut/Shock Welding departments

• Can use and read digital calipers and scales.

• Use tools such as wrenches, impact guns and MIG welders

• Can drive and operate fork trucks.

WORK HISTORY

Pinkerton Security Toyota Fire Department – Georgetown, KY 01/1999 to 01/2000

Lt. Security Officer

• Lt. Officer on 3rd shift.

• Responsible for overseeing and enforcing all safety and fire regulations.

• Reporting all fire and safety incidents pertaining or occurring at Toyota Georgetown.

• Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.

Aichi Forge USA -- Georgetown, KY 2000 to 2003

Team Leader

• Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.

• Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.

• Directed the manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.

• Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.

• Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly.

• Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.

• Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.

• Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.

• Immediately addressed all expired product dispositions.

Aichi Forge USA -- Georgetown, KY 2010 to 2013

Supervisor

• Responsible to make sure all team leaders were doing their job.

• Make sure all lines ran high end production and were making good quality parts.

• Ensure all quality checks were being done and on time.

• Used digital calipers and scales to check parts.

• Operated fork trucks and overhead cranes.

• Used impact guns and tools to change out dies in all the presses from 1600 ton presses to 8000 ton presses.

• Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.

• Directed the manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.

• Worked with quality manager to achieve the proper segregation and recycling of all wash and rework.

• Completed and recorded all recycling, scrap and rework documentation with a high degree of accuracy.

• Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.

• Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.

• Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.

• Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.

• Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices.

Hitachi Automotive US – Berea, KY 2013 to /2017

Team Leader

• Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required.

• Employed different welding techniques to assemble parts and components.

• Collated components for assembly.

• Responsible for achieving production requirements.

• Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.

• Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.

• Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.

• Provide skilled support within the manufacturing environment.

• Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.

• Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures.

• Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover.

• Aligned motor, air end and coupling using calipers, dial indicators and straight edges.

• Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.

• Tested electrical controls and components on the line.

• Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.

• Made and revised set ups on test strands previously calibrated by other staff.

• Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly project or production goals.

• Closely inspected parts to ensure they were clean and free of contaminants.

• Observed all safety policies and procedures.

• Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.

• Coordinated work between multiple departments.

• Monitored employee work and developed improvement plans.

EDUCATION

Eastern Kentucky University – Richmond, KY

Did not complete degree. 1999-2000

Harrison County High School – Cynthiana, KY 1998

High School Diploma

REFERENCES

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