Ryan Norris
St Thomas
Summary
Experienced press operations professional prepared for this role. Skilled in machine setup, quality control, and troubleshooting. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Experienced within a team leader and trainer role, capable of fulfilling all duties within a highly functional metal stamping department.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator Trainer
Takumi Stamping
St. Thomas, ON
02.2022 - 04.2026
- Trained new operators on machine setup, operation, quality, and safety protocols.
- Recorded training milestones, and monitored set up settings check lists of non-certified operators
- Prepared trainees in efficiencies and independent work for minimal supervision.
Senior Press Operator
Takumi Stamping
St. Thomas, ON
01.2010 - 04.2026
- Operated machinery and equipment to ensure efficient production processes and high quality parts.
- Monitored workflow to maintain quality standards and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production line efficiency.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall operational effectiveness.
- Fulfilled material handler/utility duties including propane/ electric fork trucks, overhead cranes, and stackers.
Press Team Leader
Takumi Stamping
St. Thomas, ON
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Led team in implementing process improvements, enhancing productivity and reducing downtime.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Analyzed production metrics to identify areas for operational enhancements and cost reduction.
- Scheduling of team members to work duties/stations, ensuring fairness and equal workloads
- Responsible for approximately 25 team members, answering assistance calls, and using a radio to call maintenance, quality, and management.
- Attended management meetings to obtain information regarding logistics and operations to communicate to team members in the department.
Assembly Line Worker
Toyota Boshoku
Woodstock, ON
03.2008 - 09.2008
- Utilized screw and impact guns to attach side shields and seatbelts to seats.
- inspected parts for defects to ensure quality products.
- Transported car seats manually for training sessions.
- Assembled and built storage units to store parts.
- read and interpreted blueprints to build various parts
Gad and Hydro Marketer
Ontario Energy Savings
London, ON
10.2007 - 03.2008
- Communicated with customers regarding various services provided by company
- Answered inquiries about securing gas and hydro rates in a professional manner
- Completed paperwork, recorded gas/hydro bill information for customer contacts and set up accounts
- Contacted customers by phone to gather updated information and confirm customer satisfaction
Assembly Line Worker
Express Personnel Services
St. Thomas, ON
06.2002 - 09.2006
- Operated assembly line machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain high standards of output.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues effectively.
- Trained new employees on assembly procedures and safety protocols.
- Operated touch screen computer to access product information and report downtime
- Maintained and cleaned robot cells and welding tips to minimize downtime
- Used MIG welder to touch up welds on frames
Tobacco Harvest Worker
Donald Stewart
Vienna, ON
06.1999 - 09.2001
- Baled Tobacco in a stripping room
- Weighed bales with a scale, and recorded weights
- Followed supervisor's instructions and practiced safe working habits consistently
Custodian
Vienna Community Centre
Vienna, ON
01.1996 - 12.1997
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of facility to ensure safe environment for community events.
- Vacuumed carpets; swept and mopped floors
- Hand washed dishes; rearranged tables and chairs
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkside Collegiate Institute
St. Thomas, ON433A-Level 1 - Industrial Miillwright
Fanshawe College
London/St. Thomas, ON09-2005
Skills
- 200 and 300 ton press set up, operation, and troubleshooting
- WHMIS Training
- First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
- Production monitoring
- Setup up, operation, and maintenance of rotary weld machines
- Safety management of equipment and materials
- Fork truck license
- Overhead crane license
- Use of measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometer, height gauge, dial indicator
- Electric and manual stackers
Timeline
Press Team Leader
Takumi Stamping
11.2022 - 07.2024
Press Operator Trainer
Takumi Stamping
02.2022 - 04.2026
Senior Press Operator
Takumi Stamping
01.2010 - 04.2026
Assembly Line Worker
Toyota Boshoku
03.2008 - 09.2008
Gad and Hydro Marketer
Ontario Energy Savings
10.2007 - 03.2008
Assembly Line Worker
Express Personnel Services
06.2002 - 09.2006
Tobacco Harvest Worker
Donald Stewart
06.1999 - 09.2001
Custodian
Vienna Community Centre
01.1996 - 12.1997
High School Diploma -
Parkside Collegiate Institute
433A-Level 1 - Industrial Miillwright
Fanshawe College