Rodriguez Horgain
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
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Objective
Possess a keen desire to acquire a position in manufacturing operations involving a team player with solid manufacturing experience, a strong aptitude, and past performance for maintaining high productivity and quality standards. I am a consistent, hardworking professional with several years of experience in the manufacturing industry with competencies that include welding, forklifting, and warehouse operations.
Professional Experience
Machine Operator and Radiator Leak Tester
TRAD North America, Hopkinsville, Kentucky August 2018-August 2020
Performed leak and pressure tests to determine if radiator functioned within a specified leak limit.
Operated industrial-grade JIG welders safely and efficiently.
Applied checks and balances according to mandatory checklist.
Soldered minor areas to ensure total quality in finished products.
Forklift Operator.
Finals Operator
Douglas Autotech Corporation, Hopkinsville, Kentucky April 2016-July 2018
Performed steering column inspections.
Operated production equipment as assigned by Team Leader.
Packaged ready-to-go product into shipping crates.
Completed daily safety checks to calibrate equipment for faulty parts.
Platform Operator
Hutamki, Hopkinsville, Kentucky March 2015-April 2016
Ran Flexo Press printer in the production of boxes for major food chain restaurants that include KFC, Captain D’s, and Bo Jangles.
Operated various lift machines, stretch wrap, and conveyor belts.
Performed marginal machine maintenance.
Maintained cleanliness of department workspace.
Operated forklift by loading trailer and moving pallets.
Used the computer to dispense and receive information such as product codes, part numbers, figures, locations, comments, and various numbers.
CNC Operator
Danfoss, Hopkinsville, Kentucky January 2014-March 2015
Produced machined parts by programming, setting-up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine.
Used proper handling procedures to load raw materials and unload castings.
Used specific instruments to guarantee quality requirements.
Performed daily and regular cleaning in addition to light maintenance duties on CNC machinery.
Education
High School Diploma
Christian County High School, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 1983-1987
Military Service
Landing Support Technician
United States Marine Corps, Cherry Point, North Carolina 1987-1991
Organize the movement of equipment and supplies from designated zones.
Operated general and specialized forklifts, skids, hydraulic lifts, and pivot clamps.
Load and unload a variety of commodities.
Managed routing, dispatching, shipping and tracking of equipment to certify safe and successful distribution.
Inventoried, rotated, and inspected all reserve daily and weekly.
Additional Activities, Skills, and Training
Coached youth football and basketball teams resulting in multiple championships over the past 5 years.
Conducted an array of fundraising activities to support youth sports teams as well as, chaperoned and assisted in youth involved events.