Johnny Bell

Callahan, FL *****

ad09gc@r.postjobfree.com

706-***-****

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

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