January ****
Timothy Wilker
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Dear Hiring Manager,
I would be a valuable asset to your organization due to my many years of factory experience. My skills and qualities would benefit your company greatly. My skill sets meet your requirements and I would be excited to be considered for your position.
With my skills in numerous areas, I am very experienced in general areas that enhance my ability to adapt to any position and be successful. I'm very talented in the areas of Multi-tasking, Prioritizing, Attention to detail, Organization, and Time Management. I have excelled in my current roll because of my skills of leading by example, and knowing how and when to tailor my communication to co-workers and leadership.
I have courses in manufacturing such as Lean Manufacturing, Sigma 6, 5S’s, Gauge & Measurements, and Blue Print Reading, safety regulations, O.S.H.A., Hazardous Materials, CPR, First Responder and received silver certification in the National Career Readiness Certification. My integrity and loyalty enables me to excel in any position. If given the chance to be a part of your team, I will have a positive impact on your mission to success. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you further on how I can be an outstanding employee with your organization. I am available to interview with you at your convenience. I hope to be hearing from you soon.
Respectfully,
Timothy Wilker
Tim Wilker
Cedar Rapids, IA
Home: 319-***-****
E-mail: advpdk@r.postjobfree.com
Qualification Highlights
Dependable, responsible, mature, organized with a growth mindset to embrace challenges
Experience
Rochester Hospital, MN. Personal Assistant July 2021-November 2022
Westrock Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Die Cut Operator October 2018 – April 2021
Operate, Q.A Kiwi Systems, unitize and load form, Forklift cert., C.P.R. cert.
Remedy/Klein Tools/General Mills, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
R.F. Operator October 2017 - 2018
Operate, load, Q.A. products and palletize
Training new workers in organized teams
UNICOR, Milan, Michigan
Welder 2012-2017
Feldman Operator, Resistance Welder, MMIG Welder, Line Leader on 4 lines
Organized welding areas to maximize performance
Encouraged other employees to be safety oriented, quality conscious and more aware of waste that can be reduced or eliminated
A Line leader and set acceptable pace to complete all production forms and comply to the standards
My attitude has benefitted the welding department; my positive and ethical habits have been inspiring to co-workers
P&G Oral-B, Iowa City, Iowa
Machine Operator & Mechanic, 1996-2012
Brush machine operator. Fluent with Form-Fill-Seal Process, Black Box Qualified. Familiar with Engraphing and Bogo, Comet Labelers, Zahronsky and Bucher, operator technician III experience
Experienced with Sencorp Thermoforming, timing cycles, maintenance, troubleshooting, changing forms and help with engineers pilot tests, assist vendor representatives with problems
Participated in company teams, Brush audits, safety, communications, OSHA pre-inspection, preventative maintenance, continuous improvements, Stickle Brick,KIAZAN,5S’s,Lean Manufacturing
New Product Testing, Outstanding Attendance Record, $500 United Way Club, Volunteered for Flood Clean-up, new product testing and company picnics, Mississippi Valley Blood Donor for 6 Years, 401k established, bonded with tax credit, drug free and healthy
Tidewater Publishing, West Branch, Iowa
Press, Cutter, Bindery, Fork Truck, 1984-1996
Demonstrated effective and consistent technical support, motivated and focused
Acted as a role model and mentor for new trainees, engaged in on-the-job training
Hardworking and goal-oriented perfectionist and a team player
Practiced 0 injuries/0 Waste/100% Production Standards Achieved Consistently
Identified problems and proposed solutions, made changes to enhance performance
Strong technical background in mechanics
U.S. Postal Service, Solon, Iowa
Rural Route Sorter/Deliver, 1996
Detail-minded with a good eye for balance and organization
Highly regarded by all employees for friendliness, hard work and the ability to learn new procedures very quickly
Relevant Skills
Macintosh Systems, Mac OS, Welding Resistance and MIG, Metal Press Operator, Feldman Operator
Thermal Forming processes Packaging, Form Fill and Seal, Bogo Labeling with Comets and Harlan, Engraphing processes.
Pneumatics, Intricate mechanics with Bristling processes on Bucher and Zohronsky, Kiefel
Fork Truck, roll truck License 1984-1998; Press operator and assistant on Levy and Hancho 4 color roll fed, sheeter, press, Cutter and Bindery, Stitchery operator and maintenance
Academic Qualifications
H.S. Diploma
Creston High School
Creston, Iowa
North West Missouri State University Classes
Licenses
Fork and Clamp Operator, 1985-1997
Fork Truck Certified. West Branch, Iowa
Fork and Clamp Truck Operator
C.P.R. License, 1997-2008
U.S. C.P.R. Cert, Iowa City, Iowa
Has/Mat & OSHA Trained
E.M.T., 2007
Trained Hazardous Material and OSHA Technician 2008-2010
Trained to identify, locate and contain or extinguish fires according to protocol, evaluate severity or condition of situation, and responsible to contact authorities.
First Responder Technician 2006, 2012
Trained to take blood pressure, Vital signs, Mouth to mouth, administer heart palpitations, use defibrillator manual and auto, diagnose quickly and take proper action
Training
Fork and Clap Truck Operator, 1984-1996
National Fork Truck Certified, West Branch, Iowa
OSHA, pre-inspection, HAS/MAT trained, C.P.R. trained pilot communications team with P&G plant manager safety team member and trainer, brush audit leader, Member of Continuous Improvement Team, Preventative Maintenance Team member.