Jerard Billingsley
Chicago, IL 60612
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Objective: To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills while contributing to the growth of the company.
Experience
Allied Reliability, Charleston SC. January*2021- 1/22
Kraft/Heinz
Slicer Operator/ Backorder Operator
• Position slabs of meat on feeder bed to be fed into the machine
• Kept glue container filled
• Replaced suction cups on backcard machine
• Typed in dimensions on computerized slicing machine
• Hourly quality test of product being produced
• Adjusted weight limits on machine to ensure correct thickness of meat slices
• Clean machines and inspect for malfunctions
• Lubricate machine
• Record data on processes
• Used equipment such as conveyors, bags, carts, hydraulic knives, rulers and scales
• Removed debris or clogs in machine
• Turn screws and adjust levers according to food product size
C.T.I Corp. September 2020- May 2021
Saw Operator/ Packaging
• Fed material into machines
• Trimmed defects from work pieces to straighten rough edges
• Set controls to adjust feed rate, speed and blade tensions
• Inspected product for defects
• Checked and replenished fluid for lubrication system
• Arranged sawing sequences for best material usage
• Safely set up power saws to cut raw metal
• Packaged finished goods
• Load saw with material by lifting, using overhead crane
• Safely operates power saws to cut raw metal
• Compliance with GMP’s safety and quality procedures
• Kept productivity standards
• Recognized operating irregularities and machine malfunctions
• Maintained operations of machinery by monitoring codes and dates
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and sketches for work orders
• Selected and installed proper blade size based on material type and size
• Checked and removed chips from collection system
• Use of calipers, squares, rulers and other measuring devices to maintain specifications and tolerances
• Arranged cut metal on skids for packaging
• Notified team leader of necessary adjustments or repairs needed
• Utilized computer software to understand and follow through with sales work orders
• Packed products on running machines
• Assembled cartons by folding and closing with hand taper or tape machine
R.S.T Corp, Road Island February 2020- September 2020
Machine Operator/ Packaging/Material Prep Operator/ Production
• Prep material
• Set up material on unwind spindles
• Set up splice tape on raw materials
• Operate industrial hoist for material handling
• Practice preventive maintenance and fix any problems that arise
• Maintain industrial equipment is clean and free of debris
• Watch indicators to ensure machine is running properly
• Maintain sanitation standards in production area and on production equipment
• Safely operates equipment
• Stack and unload finished goods
• Operate doughnut making machine to adhere to company product standards
• Replace glue drum
• Perform routine and specialized cleaning, TPM
• Use hand tools as required
• Practice “clean as you go” techniques to maintain a clean work area
• Utilize basic troubleshooting and problem solving steps
• Ability to operate material handling equipment for transporting product
• Detects and reports defective material
• Manually palletized boxes on pallets with load protectors
• Shrink wrap extra material for storage
• Complete proper production schedule to minimize waste
• Comply with all safety and sanitation standards
Launch Technical Workforce, Oak Brook, Illinois December 2018- November 2019
Interior Installer/ Laminator/ Shipping & Receiving/ Composite Technician
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and production procedures to determine measurements and installation procedures
• Fabrication and installation of supporting devices, such as brackets, gussets, clips, angles and doublers
• Assembled, fabricated and repaired products from composite parts and materials
• Received, inspected and recorded packaged and pallet goods with raw material or products in system
• Prepared composite materials for molding
• Verified and recorded incoming merchandise to ensure accuracy
• Verified dimensions and product specifications
• Ensured that all parts are properly fitted, aligned and screwed in
• Maintained composite aircraft components made of fiberglass and other carbon materials
• Unloaded packages from incoming trucks and verified packages according to order and invoices
• Insure all departments receive the appropriate material to allow the flow of production
• Rivet, countersink, ream, drill and file parts
• Worked with aircraft parts using oven processes and vacuum techniques
• Used measuring, marking instruments and templates to mark and measure installation areas in aircraft interior
• Maintained accurate records and assisted in inventory control
• Test functional performance of installed parts
• Working knowledge of computer programs for entering data
• Mixed and applied appropriate adhesive to bond parts
• Handled disposes of composite materials, adhesives, sealants, resins and solvents
• Supports and exhibits the focus of zero defects by good attention to detail resulting in production of high quality parts
• Capable of performing wet layups
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Meets and exceeds productivity and quality standards
Belle Tires, Midland, Michigan. April 2018- October 2012
Machine Operator/ Extruder Machine/ Shipping Receiving
• Operated machines that extrude filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass and liquid polymers
• Cleaned, wrapped and labeled outgoing orders/unloaded incoming inventory
• Utilized facility tracking system to keep accurate records of completed orders
• Set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings and temperature
• Determined set up procedures
• Handled end-processing of customer orders, including hand loading trucks and removing shipping totes and containers
• Mixed batches of rubber and loaded mixed rubber into machines to be processed
• Reeled extruded products into rolls
• Located defects on extruded parts
• Counted and verified orders picked to ensure accuracy
• Removed excess, entangled or completed filaments from machines
S.T.S., Kansas City, MO June 2011- January 2012
Press Brake Operator/ Receiving Clerk
• Operate Amada Press Brake
• Marked stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools and other labeling equipment
• Ability to prepare and run complex bend setups and forming operations. This
includes custom punch/die modification used in combination with other tooling
(either standard or custom).
• Complex programming using all features of the
press brake. E.g. bending at angles, step bends, proper back gauge transfer
between steps, delays, etc.
• Ability to work well with others in a leadership environment
• Determined proper storage methods, identification and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors and physical capabilities of facilities
• Compiled, reviewed and maintained data from contracts, purchased orders, requisitions and other documents in order to access supply needs
• Ability to properly classify capability levels of personnel within the department
allowing proper division of work flow.
• Ability to train less experienced operators
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Keep work area, including machine surfaces clean at all times.
• Work with Material Handler to make sure material for each job is on schedule
and in the proper location.
Gulfstream Aerospace, Dallas, Texas. September 2009- May 2011
Assembler/ Fabricator
• Test products for functionality
• Ensured all required parts for assembly were present
• Worked closely with designers and engineers in product development
• Complied with safety, 5S, housekeeping policies and used personal protective equipment as required
• Safely perform fabrication of aircraft interiors (galleys, closet, lavatories, side ledges and bulkheads)
• Used material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign off paperwork
• Followed standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as hand tools, band saws, shears, sanders and brakes
• Specific fit and installation tasks completed in compliance with work order instructions and specifications
• Measured products with rulers, calipers, gauges or micrometers
• Operated polishing equipment to obtain desired polish, luster or grain on parts and products
• Assembled and/or performed preset calibrations for simple assemblies/sub-assemblies consisting of mechanical and electromechanical components
• Assembled, aligned, adjusted and fit sub-assemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools
• Performed precision assemblies and adjustments
• Worked with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements
• Assembled and test shock strut assemblies
• Assembled and made adjustments to test side and drag strut assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wire lists and diagrams for assembly and installation of various electrical and/or mechanical components
• Assembled, fit, dimension and inspected truck beam assemblies
• Set up and operated riveting machine to rivet together parts fabricated from materials such as sheet metal and plastic according to work orders and specifications
• Aligned holes of workpieces and inserted shanks of rivets into holes or onto anvil of machine
• Assembled and modified electromechanical equipment with rulers, rivet guns and soldering iron
• Used soldering iron in small scale production for electronic devices
• Identified correct parts, components, wires and other materials by part marking, color codes, etc.
• Utilized hand tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and hammers
Rubio Inc., Austin, Texas. December 2008 – July 2009
Machine Operator/ Perforating Roller
• Set up and operated surface grinding machine with horizontal spindle
• Analyzed specifications and selected tooling for surface grinding procedures
• Followed blueprint layout for tires and planned sequence of operations
• Positioned and secured tires on magnetic chuck
• Selected grinding wheel, grinding speeds and feed rates for each operation
• Verified dimensions of tires for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments (micrometers, comparators, dial indicators and gauge blocks)
• Dressed grinding wheel to keep regular preventative maintenance
P.S.S.I., Riverside, CA June 2006 - October 2008
Press Brake Operator
• Responsible for keeping production and quality high and scrap rates low.
• Responsible for initial set ups on all new press break parts.
• Upkeep of all associated paper work and computer files.
• Must have a full understanding of print reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part
S.T.S. Services, Middletown, Ohio June 2003 – December 2005
Machine Operator/ Order Picker
• Worked on a press machine, standard overhead crane, roller press, took quality control samples, and acid bath controller at the AK Steel Plant
• Operated high speed Packaging/Mold machines and all related support equipment
• Performs quality checks, maintains production and quality records
• Operated assigned SOS unit to create labels; correctly placed labels on product
• Performs heavy maintenance activities
• Ensures area cleanliness and safety
• Shrink wrapped and staged completed pallets of selected product in proper shipping lanes for loading
• CNC Machine, Metal Grinder
• Drill Press, Milling Machines
• Unloaded and unpacked shipments, inbound processing, scanning and shelving of parts, pulled orders and data entry into computerized inventory control system
• Manual Operation,
• Sheet Metal Press/Molding Press, Steam Press, Hydraulic Press
• Maintained and Operator Carbon Mixer
IRWIN INC. Services, Torrance, CA May 2001 - June 2003
Machine Operator/ Order Selector
• Set up and operate various machines, equipment and check fixtures to produce transmission components of high quality
• Select orders
• Submit orders to shipping
• Obtain process documentation (process sheets, process drawings, router)
• Perform machine set-up following process documentation (correct tooling, gages, etc.)
• Verify first-piece quality to specified tolerance
• Sort merchandise
• Palletized product as it is selected to build customer orders
• Verify and maintain part characteristics following proper check frequency (minimum 1 in 10)
• Build pallets
• Arranged and placed assembled case pick pallets and shift assembled pallets from picking areas to dock door
• Schedule production according to unit need
• Obtained merchandise from bins, shelves and pick slots
References: Furnished upon request