Miguel Cardenas
Hollister
Summary
Dynamic Production Machine Operator with a strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude, honed at Taylor Farms. Expert in equipment monitoring and machine maintenance, achieving optimal output while ensuring safety compliance. Recognized for problem-solving skills and attention to detail, contributing to enhanced product quality and efficient operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Machine Operator
Taylor Farms
San Juan Bautista, CA
01.2013 - Current
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient processing of food products.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to uphold workplace safety standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery operation and safety procedures.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Documented daily production activities and reported discrepancies to management for resolution.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously, maximizing output while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
- Documented production activity in logs and job tickets.
- Improved product quality with thorough inspections and adjustments to machine settings as needed.
- Completed parts lubrication and other minor maintenance tasks to keep equipment running.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless transitions between shifts and increased productivity overall.
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Reduced downtime by monitoring machine performance and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Identified and corrected issues or inconsistencies found in batch samples.
- Monitored machine operation for compliance with policies, procedures and processes.
- Maintained accurate production records to ensure proper tracking and reporting of key performance metrics.
- Maximized output by optimizing machine setups for various production runs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machinery, extending the life span of equipment and reducing unexpected failures.
- Ensured safety compliance, conducting regular audits of equipment and workspace conditions.
- Coordinated with other departments including Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Engineering, and Warehouse personnel to address any cross-functional issues affecting productivity.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
Hollister, CA06.2011
Skills
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Stress tolerance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Production documentation
- Machine changeovers
- Good communication
- Strong work ethic
- Machine maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Production Machine Operator
Taylor Farms
01.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School