Sherri Prater

Cookeville, TN *****

931-***-****

adrhuf@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Hands-on Machine Operator offering 20+ years of experience working in manufacturing settings and operating machinery for production. Demonstrates mastery of complex mathematical concepts and gauging techniques to inspect parts and conduct measurements. Detailed individual proficient in cleaning and disassembling machines. Seasoned Machine Operator with [Number] years of experience operating and maintaining [Type] manufacturing equipment. Proficient in performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance functions. Safety-conscious individual comfortable operating forklifts, overhead cranes and jib cranes. Sound time management, communication and multitasking skills.

Skills

ISO 9001:2015

Modifications and adjustments

Performance Management

Polishing work

Strength optimization

Training focus

Technique modifications

Human anatomy knowledge

Assembly procedures

QC

Documentation ability

Equipment operation

Quality assurance standards

Machinery operations

Machining and production standards

Power and hand tools

Preventive Maintenance

Loading and unloading protocols

Equipment assembly

OSHA

Product assembly

Manufacturing experience

Process Management

Quality assurance controls

Expert assembler

Power and hand the

Visual inspections

Technical skills

Health assessments

Shipment preparation

Experience

Jun2006 to Current

Precision Molding, Inc. Sparta, TN

Boxer/Label Machine Operator

Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.

Selected proper cutting tools, calculating parameters to manufacture components and parts.

Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.

Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.

Operated various [Type] gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.

Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using [Software].

Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.

Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.

Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.

Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.

Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.

Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.

Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.

Used company tracking system to locate and pick merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.

Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.

Fastened and adjusted jigs and stops on machine tables to facilitate positioning of materials.

Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs [Number]%.

August 1999 to June 2004

Lithographic's Inc. Nashville, TN

Bindery Worker

Inspected finished products, including bound and unbound items to identify defects or quality issues.

Operated bindery equipment and oversaw general functionality, including adjusting guides and rollers, to avoid errors and complete efficient daily work.

Trimmed edges of books to size using cutting machines, book trimming machines or hand cutters.

Maintained accurate job records by documenting data in appropriate databases, drafting reports and securing permanent files.

Completed high-quality work by performing bindery tasks according to job instructions and work orders.

Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as rollers, dies, printing plates and blankets.

Monitored and controlled operations of auxiliary equipment, including cutters, UV lights, and delivery tables.

Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.

Cleaned and removed damaged or otherwise inferior materials from supplies to prepare raw products for processing.

Secured finished packaged items for shipment by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling or attaching fasteners to boxes.

Assembled cartons and applied pads to crate to prepare for product packing.

Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.

Maintained optimal production schedules by safely and quickly operating packaging machinery of various types and at various stages of production lines.

Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.

Completed paperwork and minor administrative tasks, including [Task] and [Task], to keep operations compliant and efficient.

Applied labels and transferred products to final shipping area with smooth and consistent flow focused on synchronizing operations and meeting timetables.

Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.

Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

August 1994 to April 1997

Arts Unique Cookeville, TN

Assembly

Positioned and aligned components to complete accurate assembly work.

Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.

Reviewed project specifications and documentation to understand task and deadline requirements.

Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.

Removed physical refuse and debris, organizing tools to maintain safe, effective work environment. Why

Assembled component parts of [Type] item and completed hand-finishing of final products.

Removed scratches and imperfections using wax and putty to improve product quality.

Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.

Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.

Education and Training

May 1990 Rhea County High Evansville, TN

High School Diploma

Completed coursework in, [Subject] and [Subject]

Certifications

[Area of certification], [Company

CPR/First Aid, [American Red Cross] - [2018]

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