Thomas Payne
Winston-Salem
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator
Graphic Packaging
Winston Salem
04.1989 - Current
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Operated equipment following corporate and manufacturer procedures.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assigned tasks according to workload requirements.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify potential problems early on.
- Set up machines at start of shift, checking for issues and potential malfunctions.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
- Performed troubleshooting techniques and testing procedures to keep machines working optimally.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved operational efficiencies.
- Monitored machine operations and ensured adherence to safety regulations.
- Reviewed quality control data and identified areas for improvement.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions in order to meet customer demands.
- Ensured all machinery was properly calibrated prior to use in production runs.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
- Performed daily maintenance checks and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Stokes High School
Walnut Cove, NC06-1982
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Production scheduling
- Preventive maintenance
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
- Process optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Equipment operation
- Order fulfillment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Equipment assembly
- Organize supplies
- Teamwork and coordination
- Reliability
- Machine setup
- Troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Production standards
- Parts inspection
- Machine setup and shutdown
- Incident reporting
- Quality assurance standards
- Team building
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Punctuality
Timeline
Lead Operator
Graphic Packaging
04.1989 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Stokes High School