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JAMES POWELL
***********@*****.*** H: 412-***-**** 1620 Lee Street, Mckeesport, Pa 15132
I am a hardworking manufacturing professional able to keep machines running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Talented Machine Operator with solid work history and proven ability to perform well in a team and individually.I am reliable and punctual with excellent problem-solving abilities. Dedicated to helping team succeed by working hard and fast to complete task. Capable of understanding and following orders, reading technical manuals and using hand and power tools. Excellent physical stamina and flexible schedule.
Machinery operations
Assembly procedures
Computer literate
Dependable
Industrial and commercial painting experience
Safety understanding
Creative
Exceptional time management
Strong work ethic
Good at following instructions
Manual labor skills
Leadership
Production scheduling familiarity
Troubleshooting specialist
Experienced in production scheduling
Machining and production standards
Wall and surface repair
Bakery Barn Inc. PiĴsburgh, PA
Line Lead/ Machine Operator
07/2016 - Current
I am currently in charge of packaging 200,000 bars a day at a 500 a piece machine, and supervise a line of 30 plus production workers. Set-up machines for various jobs up to ensure high-quality manufacturing and waste reduction.
Received and correctly processed both wriĴen and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
Operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
Established and adjusted feed rates and cuĴing parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
Maintained and ensured accurate and timely completion of log books and inspection reports.
two men and a truck PiĴsburgh, PA
Unloader/Loader
02/2015 - 01/2016
Moved over 500 customer boxes weighing up to 150 lbs to and from trucks.
Provided knowledgeable, speedy service and responded promptly to over 100 daily customer requests.
Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
Walked through customer sites with checklists to ensure job completion. Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
Summary
Skills
Experience
Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely and with a 0% incident rate.
Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks. Final Touch Painting Philadelphia, PA
Painter/Prep
03/2010 - 11/2014
Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes. Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
Maintained a thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies. Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting. Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors. Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior to project start.
Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting all surfaces to protect them from chemicals and paint.
Collaborated with other team members to meet strict project completion deadlines.
Completed and filed daily work slips to document progress and provide estimated completion time.
Refinished household furniture such as desks, chairs, tables and bookcases.
Repainted entire apartments after residents moved out. Prepared surfaces for remodeling in residential and commercial properties.
Determined appropriate color for new and replacement applications during consultation with customers.
Martin Luther King High School Philadelphia, PA
High School Diploma
2007
Education and Training