W. Andrew Phillps
Honea Path
Summary
I am looking for an opportunity to gain rewarding and challenging employment that utilizes my skills. I would like to use my experience from the industrial field to further my career with the prospect for growth over time.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vinyl Decal Creator
Phillips Graphics
11.2023 - Current
- Create & design car and window vinyl decals
- Print and cut graphics using a plotter
- Shipping
- Customer service
Corrugator Operator
Packaging Corporation Of America
02.2019 - 11.2023
- Thread up and start up machine quickly
- Figure footage and take up factor to ensure orders are fulfilled
- Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanism on machinery
- Keep machine running to achieve zero downtime
- Perform weekly PM's
- Collaborate with team members to finish runs on tight deadlines
- Inspect finished product for defects and adjust accordingly
- Clear jams
- Replace broken components on machines
- Quickly resolve and prevent downtime
- Perform daily inspections on equipment
- Perform end shift cleanup
Operator
Medline Industries
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Observe and troubleshoot equipment to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel
- Rotate among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs
- Assess and correct jams in equipment
- Keep the extruder conveyor full of rubber
- Measure and grade batches of raw materials to feed into machinery
- Utilize hand, power tools, and heavy machinery during the manufacturing process
- Clean filter press
- Add necessary chemicals to wastewater to achieve desired pH
- Perform various chemical adjustments to ensure the product is to required specifications
- Perform pH, chemical balance, and solids testing
- Do walkthroughs to ensure everything is running smoothly
- Collect finished Product and take to the warehouse with forklift
Paint Shop Supervisor
Darby Metalworks
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Calibrate, train and ensure the use of PPE
- Inventory and order needed materials
- Quality check parts before prime
- Use of hvlp, gravity fed gun, and direct feed air assist pneumatic system
- Apply finishes, primers, and stain to various surfaces
- Hang, wash, dry, and mask parts
- Ensure all painters follow department rules
- Ensure department stays OSHA compliant
- Dispose of and label hazardous material properly
- Record paint and other chemical usage
- Help ship finished orders
- Disassemble paint system and paint gun for routine cleaning
- Mix finishes to correct ratios and check viscosity
- Recycle paint thinner through distillation to remove solids
Parts Picker and Puller
Baldor Electric
03.2010 - 09.2014
- Pull, pack, and ship orders
- Pull and organize parts for builders
- Mix various finishes for end product
- Test viscosity and adjust accordingly
- Apply oil and water based finishes with pneumatic paint system
- Certified and experience on various lifts
- Worked with and performed basic preventative maintenance of packaging equipment
Customer Service
Bilo
04.2006 - 03.2010
- General customer service
- Maintain store cleanliness
- Stock merchandise as needed
- Operate cash register & bag groceries
- Assist in ordering product as needed
Education
High School Diploma -
Belton Honea Path High School
05.2008
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to coordinate and work well with others
- Basic power and hand tool operation
- Mig Welding
- Attention to detail
- Small engine diagnostic and repair
- Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment
- Operation of various forklifts and trucks
- Understand technical manuals
- Use of precision measuring equipment
- Use of multimeter
Timeline
Vinyl Decal Creator
Phillips Graphics
11.2023 - Current
Corrugator Operator
Packaging Corporation Of America
02.2019 - 11.2023
Operator
Medline Industries
07.2016 - 02.2019
Paint Shop Supervisor
Darby Metalworks
09.2014 - 07.2016
Parts Picker and Puller
Baldor Electric
03.2010 - 09.2014
Customer Service
Bilo
04.2006 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Belton Honea Path High School
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