Andrew Cooper

Extrusion Set-Up Operator

Westlake Pipe and Fittings

Abbotsford, BC

09.1989 - Current

Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Perform regular maintenance on machinery such as oiling, cleaning, replacing broken parts.
Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
Record operational data in prescribed forms or logbooks including details such as settings used, production times.
Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
Collaborated with team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Load materials into production equipment according to specified instructions.
Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining conditions.
Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols at all times.
Check work pieces for conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers, templates and other measuring instruments.
Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
Provide input on improving productivity through better setup techniques or improved tooling designs.
Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Test completed work pieces to ensure that they meet specifications using appropriate measuring instruments.
Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
Unload finished products from machinery.
Performed routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
Train new employees on the proper use of set-up equipment.
Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times while operating machinery.
Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
Operate hoists or cranes to move heavy objects within the facility.
Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
Calibrate and adjust equipment to ensure accuracy of production.
Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Read blueprints and job orders for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances.
Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Troubleshoot problems that arise during operation of machinery.
Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

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Extrusion Set-Up Operator

Education

GED -

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Extrusion Set-Up Operator

GED -

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