Thomas Austin	3862 Solsville Rd
(315) 750-5733	taustin0625@yahoo.com	Madison, NY  13402

Objective
Seeking a position utilizing my skills and experience in Manufacturing.

Summary
•	Experienced Machine Operator.
•	Proven ability to use independent judgment and work with minimum supervision.
•	Work well with others; able to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner.
•	Proficient with Microsoft Office.
 

Employment History
01/08 – 09/11	Covidien	Oriskany Falls, NY
Compounder
•	Operated machinery used in the production process, or assisted machine operators.
•	Started machines, monitored their operations, and recorded operational data.
•	Loaded workpieces, material, or chemical solutions into machines.
•	Observed machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
•	Adjusted machine controls to alter position, alignment, speed, or pressure.
•	Inspected workpieces for defects, and measured workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
•	Notified supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
•	Replaced depleted supply packages with full packages.
•	Maintained production records, such as quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
•	Sorted, graded, weighed, and inspected products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
•	Monitored the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups or jams.
•	Attached identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stenciled information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
•	Stocked and sorted product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenished packaging supplies.
•	Packaged the product be sent out.
•	Examined, inspected, and measured raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
•	Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continued to run smoothly.
•	Operated machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of materials.
•	Dumped or poured specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment.
•	Stopped mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities were obtained and opened valves and started pumps to transfer mixtures.
•	Removed materials and products from machines and equipment, and placed them in boxes, trucks or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
•	Pushed dual control buttons and moved controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
•	Identified and marked materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
•	Cleaned and maintained machinery, tools, equipment, supplies, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
•	Verified inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigated discrepancies or adjusted errors.
•	Stored items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
•	Collected product samples and prepared them for laboratory analysis or testing.
•	Moved or repositioned hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.

Education
12/13	Mohawk Valley Community College	Utica, NY