Johnny Bell
Callahan, FL *****
**********@*******.***
Proficient Production Team Lead familiar with planning and directing manufacturing operations. Talented team motivator and hands-on manager with 22-year demonstrated track record of success with Caterpillar Work Tools Inc. and Caterpillar Forest Production. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
MIG Welder/Fabricator/team leader
Bellingham Marine Industries - Callahan, FL
Present
Fabrication of floating docks for
Government/Military/Game-ways for ships
Team Lead/Welder
Caterpillar - LaGrange, GA
September 1994 to August 2017
Team Lead / Welder 309/2013 to 08/2017Caterpillar Forest Productions LaGrange, Ga
• Inspected each completed project to make sure that it met all blueprint specifications
• Maintained workplace equipment and inspected it daily for damage.
• Oversaw 10 Welders answering questions and providing feedback on work.
• Uncovered issues and addressed them immediately with Section Manager.
• 6 Sigma Green and Yellow Belt
• Completing 5S goals
• Quality management system
• Safety Standards
Welder 3 / Team Lead09/1994 to 09/2013Caterpillar Work Tools in Jacksonville, Fl
• Read and interpreted schematics to create accurate products.
• Observed safe work practices and procedures as instituted by the company.
• Used welding tools and other equipment safely on the job, following manufacturer instructions.
• Built Fusion Couplers using MIG welding techniques.
• Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.
• Supervised team of 40 skilled MIG welders, helping them fabricate weldments to dimensional tolerances.
• Organized, scheduled and assigned production work. Education
High school or equivalent
Bible Baptist Academy - Callahan, FL
August 1983 to May 1987
Skills
• BLUEPRINT
• BLUEPRINT READING
• SAFETY PROCEDURES
• MIG WELDING
• WELDING
• 5S
• Six Sigma
• Industrial equipment
• Production planning
• Lean manufacturing
• Quality management
• SAP
• Schematics
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certified
September 1994 to August 2017
while employed with Caterpillar work tools
Additional Information
Skills
• Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
• Heavy industrial equipment
• Production scheduling familiarity
• Quality inspection professional
• Troubleshooting specialist
• Welding safety precautions
• Crane/hoist Knowledge
• MIG welding expertise
• Production line/assembly line forklift experience
• Blueprint reading
• Motivated self-starter
• 6 Sigma Green and Yellow Belt
• Advanced Production Quality Planning
• 5S Team Leaders
• Safety procedures
• Strong work ethic
• Team player
• Quality control
• Detail-oriented
• Leadership