Kevin Braithwaite

Highly focused and resourceful Worker with an exceptional customer service record and excellent attention to detail. Skilled in interpretation of complicated architectural and mechanical blueprints and schematic drawings. Able to work well independently with little to no supervision or as a member of a professional team. Morrow, GA 30260

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Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Welder/Assembly

Hitachi Energy - Jefferson City, MO

September 2023 to Present

1. Assembles and tack-welds steel frames and other component parts of machinery and equipment in preparation for final welding: Measures and marks locations for metal components on assembly table, following blueprints.

2. Lifts and positions components on assembly table, using electric crane, jacks, and shims. 3. Verifies position of metal components in assembly, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and rule.

Press Operator

Madicorp - Milwaukee, WI

January 2021 to Present

John Deere

Assembler/ Press Operator/Milling Grinder

Assembly workers prepare and position parts for assembly, ensure each component is fastened together correctly, check connections and log any discrepancies. They read measurements, verify specifications, measure completed components and assemble parts to approved specifications

• Produces components by assembling parts and subassemblies.

• Reads and deciphers schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions.

• Positions or aligns components and parts, either manually or with hoists.

• Uses hand tools or machines to assemble parts.

• Conducts quality control checks.

Fisher Barton

Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating presses, mills and auto-forming machines to achieve specified formed blade dimensions.

Duties and Responsibilities Set Up milling machine to check sheet dimensions Set up, adjust and operate forming press to produce parts in accordance with specifications Set, align and secure dies, set ram stroke, etc

And I also spot Weld like a month...

• Extensive experience of grinding, polishing, and correcting metal area for fabrication

• In-depth knowledge of metal finishing and other machining activities

• Operational knowledge of machine shop tools such as grinders, mirrors, and hand tools

• Familiarity with 4 brushed finish, 6 finish and 8 mirror finish practices

• Ability to comply with standard personal and workplace safety practices, as applicable

• Ability to comprehend and follow technical drawings and blueprints, accurately

• Maintained housekeeping and safety rules established by the Company and maintain work area clean of obstacles, debris, and loose material.

CNC Machinist/Operator

Eaton Corporation - - Kearney, NE

February 2022 to September 2023

• Monitor and maintain CNC equipment, manual and automatic gauging systems, robots, gantries and material handling systems operations. Perform all checks called out on Inspection Plans and gauging functions to ensure machines are running within specifications.

• Perform adjustments to machines and tooling to keep parts within allowable tolerances.

• Operation of robots and gantry’s as necessary.

• Perform operator-related preventative maintenance and cleaning as required.

• Perform machine changeovers and change tool inserts as needed.

• Ensure that job operations maintain or improve product quality. Stop and correct job operation if product quality is affected negatively.

• Use blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to determine proper dimensions and gauges to use.

• Use calipers and micrometers to gauge parts.

• Set and verify gauges.

• Complete all documentation associated with production and changeovers. Maintain accurate records and logs as required.

• Update and monitor Statistical Process Control charts as required.

• Work directly with other Line Personnel, Maintenance, Quality Assurance and Leadership Team members to problem solve and correct production-related issues.

• Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and of company assets.

• Adhere to and comply with all ISO 14001/EHS, IATF16949 standards, procedures, and guidelines.

• Attend all meetings and training as required.

Clamp Forklift Operator

DHL - Atlanta, GA

May 2019 to January 2021

• Loaded, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.

• Pulled and prepared product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.

• Kept appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.

• Complied with all OSHA and MSDS standards.

• Verified load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.

• Changed equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.

• Maintained the facilities equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.

• Assisted in physical inventories.

• Completed daily inspection of equipment.

Loader/Unloader & Picker

Chrysler MOPAR - Morrow, GA

September 2017 to November 2019

• Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.

• Assisted [19]of cages sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for [12] routes.

• Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products through

• Stocked shelves with products and performed expiration rotation to mitigate stock damage and loss. Machine Operator

Ajax metal processing - Detroit, MI

February 2009 to August 2017

• Maintained accurate and timely completion of log books and inspection reports.

• Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components.

• Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex industrial equipment, including metal and precision part machining issues.

• Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.

• Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.

• Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts.

• Reported all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel.

• Established comprehensive maintenance plans and oversaw repair work.

• Completed pre- and post-trip inspections, including cleaning of fuel and servicing units.

• Operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.

• Wide breadth of steel work experience Excellent knowledge of construction procedures and mechanical specifications Superior skills at working at great heights and in adverse weather conditions Exceptional mathematical skills High physical stamina and manual dexterity Sound ability to follow verbal and written Press Operator/ Coil Winder

Dialog Direct - Highland Park, MI

February 2002 to February 2009

• Set-up and ran presses.

• Performed first-piece and in-process inspections.

• Removed and replaced tooling from the press.

• Supported other die setters, press operators or other production personnel whenever quality or production problems occur.

• Participated in continuous improvement processes.

• Kept area clean.

Education

High school or equivalent in Basic Studies

Ferndale High School - Detroit, MI

September 1998 to June 2002

Skills

• Electric Pallet Jack (10+ years)

• Pallet Jack (10+ years)

• Stocking (10+ years)

• fast learner (10+ years)

• Shipping (10+ years)

• Forklift (10+ years)

• Reach Truck (5 years)

• Machine Operator (10+ years)

• Maintenance (10+ years)

• Warehouse Experience (10+ years)

• Cherry Picker (10+ years)

• Industrial Equipment Experience (7 years)

• APIs (5 years)

• AJAX

• Calibration (5 years)

• XML

• Computer Literacy (10+ years)

• English (10+ years)

• Driving (10+ years)

• Materials handling (10+ years)

• Clamp truck (4 years)

• Manufacturing (10+ years)

• Stamping press (10+ years)

• MySQL

• RF Scanner (10+ years)

• User Interface (UI)

• CSS

• Java

• JavaScript

• Git

• Basic math

• Freight (10+ years)

• Mechanical knowledge

• Production planning

• Packaging (10+ years)

• Microsoft Office

• Logistics

• Kanban

• Supervising experience

• Press brake machine (10+ years)

• Assembly

• Materials management

Languages

• English - Expert

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License Class C

February 2020 to February 2028

OSHA Forklift Cherry picker, Reach truck,Sit Down Pallet, JackCertification Tugger,

Pallet Jack Certification

Assessments

Forklift safety — Proficient

January 2020

Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient

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