James D. Smith

**** ******* ***** • Wilson, North Carolina 27893 • Cell: 252-***-****•ad4ghv@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives

To be employed in a well-established company with the opportunity to learn and advance in the company as well as utilizing my abilities, skills and experience.

Skills/Abilities

•18 years of combined maintenance and machine operator experience in manufacturing/production industries.

•14 plus years of forklift operators experience.

•Over 2 years of experience as a computer numerical control (CNC) operator.

•Ability to give detailed descriptions related to troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

•Silver N.C. Career Readiness Certification (CRC).

•Ability to perform multiple production duties as assigned.

•Honest, dependable, responsible and diligent worker.

•Willingness to learn new and challenging things.

•Ability to work independently and as a team.

•Complied with all safety regulations and practices.

Employment History

4/22 - 1/23. CC&L labels

Raleigh,NC

Set up press to print sheets according to the instructions on the factory sheet.

9/20 -4/22. Northeastern foods

Clayton,NC

Set up machine to slice and wrap the size buns that was being ran.

Die Cutter Operator

04/19 – Present 3C Packaging Clayton, NC

Set up die cutter to cut carton from printed stock in accordance the job sheet. Complete the job and put it into the system.

Press Operator

03/14 - 02/2019

R.R. Donnelley & Son

Wilson, NC

Operated print machine pertaining to customers’ orders. Ensured to confirm suitable materials being utilized to produce products .Prepared machine for production complying specified instruction according to job production sheets .Inspected visually products across run for quality and taken samples. Adapt pressures as well as tensions, load and establish inking mechanism and controls. Arrange job sequence and retrieve required ink as well as paper. Worked in a safe manner supporting all safety initiatives.

Forklift Operator

09/15 - 10/2018

Alliance One (Seasonal)

Wilson, NC

Loaded and unloaded tobacco products using forklift to specific locations in warehouse. Efficiently stacked products in appropriate areas. Complied with safety guidelines and company requirements.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

11/2012 – 03/14

Sona BLW Precision Forge, Inc.

Selma, NC

Operated computer numerical control (CNC) machines according to manufacturer’s instructions. Verified parts on gauges to meet specifications. Loaded parts into machine to be trimmed, cut and drilled parts. Maintained specifications by observing drilling and cutting. Detected malfunctions, troubleshooting, processed, adjusted and reprogrammed controls. Replaced tools and inserted cut parts according to specifications. Maintained equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements. Provided safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

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Machine Operator

05/2005 - 04/2010

Smurfit-Stone Container, Inc.

Wilson, NC

Set-up and operated machines to ensure accurate cuts for production. Followed productions instructions to ensure correct ink color and caliber cardboards were accurately placed. Ensured that boxes were scored and cut according to t factory cards. Printed and glued cardboard into boxes. Performed quality checks on boxes to determine specifications. Cleaned, maintained equipment and work area. Compiled with all safety regulations and practices.

Delivery Person

01/2002 - 04/2005

Sears Home Deliveries

Raleigh, NC

Delivered a wide variety of merchandise to customers’ addresses through different routes. Mapped and followed customers’ routes and timed schedules according to addresses for customer deliveries. Checked all the merchandise for customer deliveries. Verified to determine if merchandise was damaged. Loaded, unloaded, prepared, inspected and operated delivery vehicles. Delivered and hooked up customers appliances. Conducted thorough checks of the merchandise to ensure proper installments. Completed logs and paperwork for confirm customer deliveries. Followed safety regulations and requirements.

Crew Leader/Maintenance Mechanic

05/1998 - 07/2002

Amcor Plastics

Wilson, NC

Supervised and administered maintenance on shifts. Performed preventive maintenance on machines to ensure its production. Responded to maintenance requests and repairs to determine accurate productions of bottles according to order specifications. Changed blow mold machines and switched gauges over to different bottle sizes according to production orders. Adjusted bottle palletizer, air and belt conveyor to carry the plastic bottles to their destination. Documented findings of repairs needed and performed duties. Handled maintenance and troubleshooting repair processes. Assured the implementation of safety standards and regulations were followed.

Machine Operator/Forklift Operator

01/1997- 05/1998

Cott Beverage, U.S.A., Inc.

Wilson, NC

Promoted from forklift operator to machine operator within months of performing quality work. Set up machines for production according to order specifications with various sizes of plastic bottles. Conducted quality checks and kept logs on specifications of the bottles. Followed instructions to ensure machine was properly operating for production. Monitored machines for cutting plastic bottles in three sections and weighed according to grams. Conducted stress test to make sure bottle could with stand pressure. Loaded and unloaded products using forklift. Moved products to various storage locations. Prepared and staged skids for shipments using forklift. Followed instructions and safety regulations.

Education History

08/2012

Wilson Community College. Wilson, NC

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology

Certificate

06/1990

Beddingfield High School, Wilson, NC

General High School Curriculum Courses

High School Diploma

Certification

08/2012

Wilson Community College

North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate

Silver Certificate

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