Charles Lowrance
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
To obtain gainful employment in a manufacturing setting that will allow me to utilize my experience from previous employment to support the advancement and growth of both this organization as well as myself.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Self Employed – Greenville SC 2021 - current
Landscaping
Mowing, edging and fertilizing lawns
Weeding and mulching landscape beds
Trimming small trees, hedges and shrubs
Removing unwanted, dead or damaged trees
Planting shrubs, flowers and trees
Monitoring and maintaining plant health
Car Detailing
Cleaning, polishing and vacuuming the interiors and exteriors of vehicles.
Determining the correct cleaning agents to use.
Operating cleaning equipment
Providing customer service
Scheduling appointments
Budgeting/ Cost Management
Mitsubishi Polyester Film - Greer, SC
Senior Packing & Machine Operator 2006 – 2021
Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers engaged in receiving, transporting, stacking, order filling, shipping and maintaining stock records in warehouse
Trained and managed employees and achieved significant improvements during machine operation and set up
Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of capacities of machines and equipment
Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
Prepared documents, such as work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders to route materials
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and containers, using forklifts, stand up lifts and other equipment
Loaded and unloaded trailers in crowded workspace, adhering to all safety standards
Prepared IMS reports for incidents property and individuals
Hitachi– Mauldin, SC
Production/ Machine Operator 2000 - 2006
Read and interpret engineering drawings and machining notes to determine; dimensions, tolerance, finish type, sequence of operations, setup, reference points, etc.
Select the appropriate tools and materials to be used for each part to be machined.
Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock in order to display placement of cuts.
Operate machining equipment; mills, lathes, drill presses, etc.
Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
Calculate and monitor speed and feed rates during the machining process.
Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
Use measuring tools including; indicators, micrometers, depth/height gauges, calipers
Produce a quality product (within design specifications) in an efficient manner.
Layout materials to be machined according to design specifications. Select, align and secure; fixtures, tooling, attachments, and materials on various types of machines.
Maintain a clean, organized and safe work cell.
Maintain accurate record of daily operations and material usage.
EDUCATION:
Wurzberg American High School
Diploma