Elizabeth Walker
Rapidan
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at American Woodmark in equipment maintenance and machine operation. Proven track record of enhancing production efficiency and ensuring quality compliance. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and safety adherence, consistently achieving on-time shipments while minimizing downtime through proactive preventive maintenance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resaw Operator 111
American Woodmark
Orange
08.2002 - 03.2025
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Moulder Operator
American Woodmark
Orange
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Performed routine preventive maintenance and upkeep of production equipment to maximize performance and minimize downtime.
- Assist in training new employees in operating procedures related to molding machines.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
- Replace worn components with new parts using hand tools or power tools as required.
- Inspected finished products for defects and conformity to specifications.
- Monitor inventory levels of supplies used in the production process.
- Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations while operating machinery.
- Tracked machine's overall yield and quality of product to reduce scrap.
- Ensure proper safety protocols are followed at all times when working with machinery.
- Conduct regular inspections of molds for wear or damage before starting a job run.
- Observed machine operations to detect problems and make necessary adjustments to correct issues.
- Perform regular maintenance on all equipment including lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts as needed.
- Follow established company policies and procedures while performing duties.
- Inspect finished products for any imperfections or flaws that may have occurred during the manufacturing process.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
OCHS
Orange, VASkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine operation
- Quality inspection
- Production setup
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
Certification
Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] 10 hrs.
CPR/AED
First Aid
Accomplishments
20 years on the safety committee at American Woodmark
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Moulder Operator
American Woodmark
01.2010 - 01.2013
Resaw Operator 111
American Woodmark
08.2002 - 03.2025
OCHS
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