Thomas Bruce
Bagdad,KY
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience at Martinrea Heavy Stamping, excelling in a multitude of tandem and transfer press operation, quality control and crane operation. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and team collaboration,and problem solving. Adept at optimizing workflows and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Skilled in equipment inspection and preventive maintenance.
Professional press operator with robust experience in machine operation and maintenance. Strong focus on achieving results through efficient production processes and safety compliance. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and reliability. Skilled in troubleshooting, quality control, and maintaining optimal machine performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Press Operator
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
07.2014 - Current
- Certified on almost a dozen tandum and transfer and progressive press lines.
- Operated stamping presses to produce high-quality metal components efficiently.
- Monitored production processes for adherence to safety standards and quality specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage, safety protocols, and production techniques.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement solutions.
- Improved workflow processes by optimizing machine setups and reducing changeover times.
- Implemented quality control measures that significantly reduced scrap rates in production runs.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Led team meetings focused on enhancing productivity and addressing operational challenges.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Operated transfer press machinery to produce high-quality components with precision.
Overhead Crane Operator
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
07.2014 - Current
- Operated overhead cranes to transport materials safely within production area.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on crane equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime during operations.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and efficient crane operation techniques.
- Monitored load limits and adhered to safety standards, preventing accidents and ensuring compliance.
- Upheld a clean working environment by properly organizing tools, cables, slings, chains after every shift ensuring easy access when needed.
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of safety within the team.
- Performed critical lifts requiring expert precision, showcasing exceptional knowledge of weight limitations and balance points for different load types.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Maintained detailed daily records of productivity and adjusted overall project timetables based on setbacks or [Type] delays.
Fork Truck Driver
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
07.2014 - Current
- Operated fork trucks to transport materials efficiently across production areas.
- Maintained optimal safety protocols while handling heavy machinery and loads.
- Conducted routine inspections of fork truck equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material flow and minimize downtime.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in restocking materials as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of material movement, facilitating seamless inventory tracking and control.
- Located and moved stock of products to pallets or crates to prepare for shipment and storage.
- Prepared forklift for daily use by refueling and recharging battery.
Quality Inspector
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
07.2014 - Current
- Conducted detailed inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Identified defects and implemented corrective actions to enhance product integrity.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Developed and maintained inspection protocols to streamline operations.
- Analyzed inspection data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align on quality objectives and standards.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Assisted in training new Quality Inspectors, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards.
Quality Team Leader
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
07.2014 - Current
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and performance
- Mentored team members on best practices for quality control procedures
- Implemented process improvements resulting in reduced defect rates
- Developed training programs to elevate team expertise in quality standards
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and drive corrective actions
- Assisted with documenting key processes and procedures and security protocols.
- Completed thorough physical inspections to check parts against design drawings and related specifications.
- Piloted new technology adoption within the department, harnessing advancements in automation for enhanced precision and productivity.
- Helped conduct internal and vendor quality audits to satisfy SOP requirements.
- Boosted productivity levels by optimizing workflows and reallocating resources as necessary to meet project deadlines.
- Fostered cooperative, positive working environment for team by encouraging brainstorming of ideas.
- Tackled employee conflicts immediately so that issues did not fester but were instead resolved and to make sure work schedules remained unaffected.
- Coached team members on best practices in quality assurance, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Transfer Press Operator
B&B Fabrication
06.2004 - 06.2014
- Operated up to 3 Transfer Press lines at once
- Monitored production processes for adherence to quality standards
- Trained new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols
- Properly secured loads with security straps, covers and security seals.
- Operated transfer press machinery to produce precision components
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency
Education
GED -
Bluegrass Challenge Millitary Academy
Fort Knox, KY12.2004
Skills
Production goals
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting skills
- Shipping and receiving processes
- Adaptable to change
- Equipment inspection
- Rigging
- Load calculation proficiency
- Staging materials
- Accurate load positioning
- Crane operation expertise
- Team collaboration
- Heavy lift management
- Crane operations
- Load calculation
- Crane steering
- Machine operation
- Quality control
- Production monitoring
- Press troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment calibration
- Waste reduction
- Efficient setup
- Machine programming
- Machinery cleaning
- Precision alignment
- Plate mounting
- Job scheduling
- Parts lubrication
- Die placement
- Work instructions
- Workpiece inspection
- Die selection
- Ram stroke adjustments
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Critical thinking
- Hand tools and measuring devices
- Machine setup
- Problem-solving
- Quality inspections
- Die changes and stop sets
- Material transport
- Parts replacement
- Production specifications
- Production data reporting
- Safety management
- Work order interpretation
Certification
- CCO - Certified Crane Operator
- Certified Transfer Press operator
- Certified Tandum Press Operator
- Certified on electric, propane and silent hoist fork trucks
Timeline
Press Operator
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
07.2014 - Current
Overhead Crane Operator
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
07.2014 - Current
Fork Truck Driver
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
07.2014 - Current
Quality Inspector
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
07.2014 - Current
Quality Team Leader
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
07.2014 - Current
Transfer Press Operator
B&B Fabrication
06.2004 - 06.2014
GED -
Bluegrass Challenge Millitary Academy