Michael Ballard

• Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Adjusted machine settings for optimal performance and product specifications.
• Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows and reduce waste.
• Trained new operators on machinery operation and safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced manufacturing costs.
• Adjusted equipment for new product line and performed troubleshooting to deliver quality in operations.
• Measured extruded products to identify imperfections, adjusting controls to adhere to project specifications.
• Assisted in training new employees on extrusion equipment operation, safety protocols, and company standards.
• Participated in quality control audits, implementing corrective actions when necessary to maintain high-quality standards.
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, reinforcing safety guidelines to minimize accidents.
• Completed product traceability, logs, and production reports to accurately document extrusion-related activities.
• Communicated machine production and material process status with relief shifts and management.
• Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing extrusion machine settings and ensuring proper material feed.
• Leveraged technical skills in troubleshooting machine issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Adjusted machine parameters based on product specifications or customer requests to ensure optimal results were achieved consistently.
• Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing routine equipment inspections and preventative measures.
• Followed formulas in weighing resins and other chemicals to maintain productivity requirements.
• Changed out screens, dies, and inserts to fit different production needs.
• Took apart machinery, cleaned parts, and replaced damaged or worn out components.
• Interpreted and followed production orders to maintain compliance with production standards and unique product specifications.
• Started up and ran extrusion lines producing wide range of products for [Type] industry OEMs.
• Ran pelletizers and slitters to produce material needed for the production of finished products.

• Operated printing press machinery to produce high-quality labels and packaging materials.
• Monitored production processes for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
• Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operation procedures.
• Helped maintain Flexo, Offset, and Rotogravure press operations

• Reconstruction tasks efficiently.
• Assisted in the installation of manufacturing chimney systems, ensuring adherence to safety standards in accordance with OSHA and EPA regulations
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Followed blueprints and specifications to accurately execute construction plans.
• Pressure washed and cleaned industrial chimneys.
• Tuckpoint and concrete repair of industrial chimney.
• Demolition and teardown of industrial chimneys and similar structures.
• Painting and repair of industrial chimneys, water tanks, and other high elevation objects

Diagnosed and repaired leaks in barrels, enhancing reliability and safety for distillery operations.

• Conducted regular maintenance on printing equipment, reducing machine downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
• Resolved technical printing issues rapidly, minimizing impact on project timelines.