William Dawkins
Union
Summary
Skilled Extruding Operator with a proven track record at Sonoco, enhancing product quality and reducing downtime through expert troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Excelled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, alongside proficient machine operation. Achievements include surpassing performance targets and championing plant safety, demonstrating both critical problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Exstruding Operator
Sonoco Exstruding Plant
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks in the production line and suggesting improvements.
Exstuding Operator
Pirelli
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shabazz High School
Newark, NJ06-1987
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Machine operation
- Equipment operation
- Efficient multitasking
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Tool operation
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Production work
- Plant safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Hand-eye coordination
Timeline
Exstruding Operator
Sonoco Exstruding Plant
01.2020 - 11.2024
Exstuding Operator
Pirelli
05.2016 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Shabazz High School
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