Richie Cartwright
*** ***** ****** **., ******, TN 38063 - 731-***-**** (C) - ***********@*****.***
Summary
Machinist with 32 years experience reviewing work orders and running several different machines
simultaneously. Experienced in manufacturing and repairing precision parts and instruments.
Determined to produce and repair all mechanical equipment with precision and keen attention to
detail.
Highlights
Expertise in de-burring Tapping and milling
Fans, blowers and mixer use Thread and plug gauges
Drilling Mathematical aptitude
Turning Lathe Able to lift 135 pounds
Accomplishments
Achieved 24 incentive bonuses over the last two years, based on machine production quality and
efficiency.
Experience
Pierce Distribution December 2019 to Present
Woodshop/Forklift Operator
Ripley, TN
Responsible for upload and unload of materials, identify product damages, and report shortages. Inspect machinery and determine repair needs. Keep updated records of inventory and producing activity logs.
Cargill August 2019 to December 2019
Elevator Operator
Halls, TN
Responsible for calculating grain quotas and conducting tests to determine grain quality. Purchasing grain, arranging for transport, storage, and operating the equipment that cleans and moves the grain.
Stanley Black & Decker April 2018 to August 2019
Forklift Operator
Jackson, TN
Responsible for correctly and efficiently moving product between storage, staging areas, and delivery vehicles. Ensured equipment was in safe working order before/during/after shifts. Followed all training and company policies to ensure safety for all employees, and to protect company property and assets.
Unilever January 2017 to August 2017 Wrapper Operator
Covington, TN
Responsible for inspection and operation of Former, Belts, Rollers and the product side of the flight chain, ensuring they are clean and free of any Coating or stickiness. Start wrapping machine prior to shift, and perform machine adjustments to the wrapper and film alignment to ensure that the product is being packaged according to specifications.
Swift Transportation September 2016 to January 2017 Truck Driver/Delivery
Memphis, TN
Responsible for operating heavy truck, equipment, and machinery safely and efficiently. Prepared waste for loading, transport, and delivery. Maintained full compliance with DOT logs. Trained and mentored Field Technicians. Performed various housekeeping and custodial duties as required to ensure an appropriate worksite. Performed simple maintenance and cleaning of response vehicles. Reported work-related accidents/incidents in a timely manner to supervisor.
HT Hackney February 2016 to September 2016 Truck Driver/Delivery
Covington, TN
Responsible for operating a delivery vehicle to and from the delivery site. Unloading and stocking building materials on jobsites as directed. Supervising and expediting the unloading operation at delivery sites to ensure the safe and accurate delivery of all building materials. Responsible for site safety as it pertains to the delivery. Responsible for accurately distributing and placing all specified building materials as indicated on the order ticket.
TOPS Business Forms August 1997 to October 2014
Machine Operator
Covington, TN
Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs. Measured, marked
and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and work pieces for additional
machine parts. Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant
flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods. Made appropriate offset corrections for tool
wear, broken tools and casting variations. Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to type of
metal and finish specifications. Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths,
squareness and parallelism. Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners.
Maintained proper stock levels on a line.
Education
Ripley High School 1983
High School Diploma: Agriculture/Mechanics
Ripley, TN, USA
Member of Future Famers of America (FFA) Club
References available upon request.