Summary
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Education
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U.S. Army Veteran
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Gregory Uselton

Fayetteville

Summary

Dedicated machine operator with 7+ years of experience in quality control and equipment troubleshooting. Proficient in operating a variety of machines and skilled in forklift operations. Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and processes, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Draw Bench Operator

Elkhart Products
Fayetteville
02.2023 - 03.2025
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
  • Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards. Using calipers, micrometers, and plug gauges.
  • Maintained production and quality documentation.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.

Machine Operator

Marshalltown
Fayetteville
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.

Lead Machine Operator

Pepper Source
Rogers
10.2019 - 04.2022
  • Worked closely with Quality Control personnel to ensure products meet standards.
  • Troubleshot machine malfunctions and performed necessary repairs.
  • Trained new employees in the safe operation of machinery and other related tasks.
  • Monitored the production process to ensure proper operation and quality standards were met.
  • Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during production processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of parts produced and time spent on each job run.
  • Inspected parts produced to ensure they meet customer specifications.
  • Provided support with set-up and tear down of machines according to job requirements.

Draw Bench Operator

Elkhart Products
Fayetteville
02.2016 - 09.2019
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
  • Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
  • Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards. Using calipers, micrometers, and plug gauges.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.

Education

GED -

William Howard Taft HS
Chicago, IL
06-1987

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Quality assurance and safety
  • Machine and forklift operation
  • Record keeping
  • Team collaboration
  • Employee training
  • Attention to detail

U.S. Army Veteran

Light wheel vehicle mechanic, 4/1988-12/1990, honorable discharge.

Timeline

Draw Bench Operator

Elkhart Products
02.2023 - 03.2025

Machine Operator

Marshalltown
04.2022 - 01.2023

Lead Machine Operator

Pepper Source
10.2019 - 04.2022

Draw Bench Operator

Elkhart Products
02.2016 - 09.2019

GED -

William Howard Taft HS
Gregory Uselton