david hodson
Port Alberni,BRITISH COLUMBIA
Summary
Proactive Mill Worker with expertise in maintaining high-quality standards, efficient machine operation, and timely dispatching of finished goods. Skilled in equipment maintenance, waste reduction, and team collaboration to boost production output. Brings strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to a safe, clean workplace environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Mill Worker
Coulsons Group/sans Group
12.1999 - Current
- Assisted in meeting customer deadlines with timely preparation, packaging, and dispatching of finished goods from the mill site.
- Maintained a clean work area that adhered to company guidelines, promoting a healthy workplace environment.
- Consistently met daily production targets while maintaining high-quality standards for all processed materials.
- Ensured smooth workflow by performing routine maintenance on equipment, minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with supervisors to address and resolve production issues, improving overall output.
- Supported team productivity by assisting in training new hires and sharing knowledge of mill operations.
- Set-up, adjusted and monitored processing machinery.
- Assisted mill operators with putting mixes on mill and adding compounds.
- Assisted in reducing waste by optimizing cutting patterns and material usage.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality control standards, consistently inspecting products for defects or inconsistencies.
- Increased product quality with consistent monitoring of lumber specifications during the milling process.
- Coordinated with [Number] crew members to manufacture quality finished products.
- Reduced manual labor requirements with effective operation of automated systems within the mill setting.
- Streamlined processing times with efficient use of tools and equipment for various tasks within the mill.
- Maximized machine uptime through timely troubleshooting and repair of breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Contributed to a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating various mill machinery.
- Checked operational safety of assigned mill equipment to report any quality or maintenance problems or issues to supervisor.
- Assessed equipment operating reliability and performed routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting.
- Operated forklift to load, unload and move timber supplies from one destination to another.
- Used power saws, circular saws and sanders to cut and trim raw logs into desired sizes and shapes.
- Utilized kiln machines to dry and extract water from lumber.
- Used trimmer to straighten edges of cut lumber.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
Education
Alberni District Secondary School
Port Alberni, BCSkills
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Machine Maintenance
- Production Monitoring
- Precision measurement
- Milling machine operations
- Manufacturing specifications
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- Good Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Punctual and Reliable
- Following Instructions
- Multitasking
- Punctuality
- Multitasking Abilities
- Machine Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Machinery Operation
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Forklift Operation
- Safe Machine Operation
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Mill Worker
Coulsons Group/sans Group
12.1999 - Current
Alberni District Secondary School
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