Howard Austin
Walhalla
Summary
Dynamic and reliable Production Operator at Lift Technologies, adept at enhancing production line efficiency and ensuring material quality control. Demonstrated strong adaptability and proactive problem-solving skills, significantly reducing downtime through effective equipment monitoring and troubleshooting. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment while adhering to stringent safety protocols.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
Lift Technologies
2022 - Current
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Supported workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections of machinery.
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products, ensuring that they met or exceeded all specifications before shipment to customers.
- Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting and timely resolution of equipment issues.
- Developed strong communication channels with team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that resulted in improved processes.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities while maintaining focus on meeting production targets and deadlines.
Correctional Officer
Oconee County Sheriffs Office
2018 - 09.2021
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
Education
Walhalla High School
Walhalla, SCSkills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Manufacturing
- Adaptable to change
- Material quality control
- Assembly line experience
- Safety protocols adherence
- Production line efficiency
- Materials handling
- Equipment monitoring
- Continuous improvement
- Equipment operation
- Process improvement
- Physical labor
- Precision measuring tools
- Machine operation expertise
- Heavy lifting
- Project management
- Crane operations
Timeline
Production Operator
Lift Technologies
2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
Oconee County Sheriffs Office
2018 - 09.2021
Walhalla High School
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