Ethan Rhymer
Harlan
Summary
Dynamic Fabricator Technician with a proven track record at Tempur-Pedic, skilled in blueprint reading and safety compliance. Demonstrated expertise in machining and problem-solving, consistently meeting production goals while enhancing team collaboration. Committed to quality and continuous improvement, ensuring efficient operations and a safe work environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabricator Technician
Tempur-Pedic
Duffield
07.2024 - Current
- Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
- Certified forklift operator.
- Completed paperwork, physically lifted heavy weight when needed
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
- Disposed of faulty, broken and dirty products and reported losses to supervisors.
- Recorded and reported product damages and malfunctions for supervisor review.
- Promoted worksite safety by explaining and enforcing OSHA requirements.
- Assisted in the design process by providing technical advice regarding fabrication techniques.
- Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections or modifications.
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
Farm Laborer
Kevin Slemp Cattle
Pennington Gap
11.2023 - Current
- Marked timber for stand improvement, general thinning and economic purposes.
- Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, plows, harvesters and other tools.
- Baled and collected hay throughout summer.
- Cut hay bales and loaded them onto trailers for transport to storage areas.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery such as tractors or ATVs.
- Monitored and adjusted irrigation systems, properly distributing water according to crop needs.
- Prepared produce for sale and consumption by picking, cleaning, and packing with labels.
- Sprayed crops with pesticides to control insects and other pests.
- Dug, cut and transplanted seedlings and shrubs.
- Cultivated soil to refine and prepare for planting.
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting barns or repairing fences.
- Supported the farm stand or market, preparing and selling produce directly to consumers.
- Cared for livestock by regularly feeding and watering animals.
- Watered and fertilized crops to promote growth for harvests.
- Operated irrigation systems to ensure proper water levels for crops.
- Examined livestock for signs of injury and disease.
- Tended livestock by providing food and water, cleaning pens, monitoring health status.
- Participated in the loading and unloading of harvested products and supplies.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Operated tractors and other farm equipment to plow fields, dig ditches and move trees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlan County High School
Harlan, KY05-2024
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Stress management
- Goal setting
- Adhesive bonding
- Fastening techniques
- Materials management
- Analytical thinking
- Construction design
- Machine setup
- Quality inspections
- Machining
- Lean manufacturing
- Material prepping
- Operations monitoring
- Machinery operation
- Communication
- Process improvement
- Hand tool usage
- Attention to detail
- Product packaging
- Teamwork
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Measurement tools
- Organizational skills
- Visual inspection
- Equipment monitoring
- Skilled in final assembly processes
- Forklift operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Physical strength
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement
- Safety control
- Testing equipment operation
Certification
- Forklift operator
Timeline
Fabricator Technician
Tempur-Pedic
07.2024 - Current
Farm Laborer
Kevin Slemp Cattle
11.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Harlan County High School