Juan Lua
Arizona City
Summary
A highly skilled Production Operator with over 8 years of experience in operating and maintaining production machinery. Proficient in quality control, troubleshooting, and team leadership. Strong communication and problem-solving skills.Looking for a challenging position in a respected organization that values excellent mechanical skills. Outstanding hand-eye coordination and an understanding of the teamwork that goes into ensuring production runs efficiently. Proficient in crane operations and equipment calibration.Well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Professional operator with hands-on experience in wastewater treatment processes and systems management. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving operational efficiency, consistently adaptable to evolving demands. Skilled in monitoring and maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing safety protocols. Reliable and goal-oriented, contributing to overall success and sustainability of plant operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Corecivic Inc.
Eloy, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on treatment systems for efficiency.
- Operated and monitored equipment to ensure optimal wastewater treatment processes.
- Maintained accurate records of operations, chemical usage, and maintenance activities.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations.
- Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to monitor water quality parameters, adjusting treatment processes accordingly for optimal results.
Furnace Operator
Owens Corning
Eloy, AZ
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Adjusted furnace settings to meet production requirements.
- Monitored furnace temperature and gas flow for optimal performance levels.
- Operated hoisting equipment to move heavy materials into the furnace area.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the operation of the furnace.
- made minor repairs and modifications to furnace components.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times during operations.
- Trained new employees in proper safety protocols when operating furnaces.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues or problems encountered while operating the furnace.
- Checked gauges and monitored control panels to ensure efficient operations of the furnace system.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery and tools used in the operation of furnaces.
- Calibrated instruments and adjusted valves according to specifications provided by engineering personnel.
- Responded quickly to alarms indicating unsafe conditions within the furnace area.
- Measured temperatures inside furnaces using thermocouples or pyrometers.
- Documented daily readings from pressure gauges, control panels.
- Worked cooperatively with team members in order to complete tasks efficiently.
- Created and updated documentation such as SOPs, work instructions and engineering forms.
- Set flows, temperatures and belt speeds for efficient, high-quality production.
- Controlled risks of fire, explosions and burns by carefully following safety protocols.
Extrusion Operator
Republic Plastics
Eloy, AZ
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Set up and operated extrusion machines to produce plastic products according to customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including machine parts, tools and equipment.
- Adjusted machine settings to control speed, temperature, pressure and other variables as needed.
- Monitored production output for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during operation of machinery.
- Calibrated gauges and meters to ensure accuracy of readings.
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of raw materials into hoppers for processing.
- Conducted daily inspections of machinery before use to identify potential issues or hazards.
- Recorded data related to production processes in a logbook for future reference.
- Followed written instructions from supervisors regarding product specifications and production requirements.
- Verified dimensions of finished products using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Stopped machines immediately in case of emergency situations or hazardous conditions.
- Documented production data on consistent basis to assist with improvement and recordkeeping efforts.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape and thickness.
Lead Machine Operator
National Vitamin Company
Casa Grande, AZ, USA
05.2020 - 04.2021
- set up and troubleshoot press machines that produced vitamins.
- made sure products were produced on time and were of good quality.
- Adjusted cutting speeds, feeds, tooling and work-holding devices to optimize machining operations.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during production processes.
- Performed regular preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees in the safe operation of machinery and other related tasks.
- Inspected parts produced to ensure they meet customer specifications.
- set-up and tear down of machines according to job requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of parts produced and time spent on each job run.
- Conducted weekly inventory counts of raw materials used in production runs.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Trained and monitored new employees to teach techniques and procedures.
- Oversaw machine operation to identify defects or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Loaded and set up equipment for daily machine operation.
- Checked raw material levels to maintain adequate stock for upcoming work.
Machine Operator
Hexcel Corporation
Casa Grande, AZ, USA
09.2019 - 04.2020
- layed up sheets to specifications to build corrugated blocks
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
Production Machine Operator
National Vitamin Company
Casa Grande, AZ, USA
11.2013 - 09.2019
- Operated large melter and mixer machinery to carry out production tasks
- Monitor production processes and adjust settings as needed
- Perform quality control checks on finished products
- Maintain production records and reports
- set up and adjusted machines for day to day operations
- replaced worn out machine parts and produced tests to ensure products met QA standards
- Loaded raw materials into machines, monitored the process, and unloaded finished products from machines.
- Performed regular safety inspections of all equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- Maintained accurate records of production output and scrap rates in accordance with company policy.
- Followed detailed written instructions provided by supervisors to complete assigned tasks accurately.
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining work area in a safe, organized condition at all times.
Education
GED -
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05.2012
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality control
- Production scheduling
- Troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Communication
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- Forklift Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Manufacturing Experience
- Pump stations
- Plant inspection procedures
- Flow meter monitoring
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved high nitrate issue which led to great effluent results.
Certification
- Certified wastewater distribution 1
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Corecivic Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Furnace Operator
Owens Corning
12.2021 - 10.2023
Extrusion Operator
Republic Plastics
05.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Machine Operator
National Vitamin Company
05.2020 - 04.2021
Machine Operator
Hexcel Corporation
09.2019 - 04.2020
Production Machine Operator
National Vitamin Company
11.2013 - 09.2019
GED -
Central Arizona College