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Eddie Gossett

Indianapolis,Indiana

Summary

Operations professional with strong expertise in machinery and process optimization. Known for enhancing productivity and ensuring operational efficiency through technical acumen and problem-solving skills. Reliably collaborates with teams to meet goals and adapts to evolving demands with ease. Skilled in equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and workflow management.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

FMS Operator

Allison Transmission
09.2023 - Current
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
  • Implemented safety protocols, promoting a secure working environment for all staff.
  • Trained new operators on equipment use and operational procedures.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.

Laser Operator/ Technician and Programmer

LaserScribe
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Team leader for department
  • Keeping other on task to ensure timely jobs
  • Daily maintenance of lasers and chillers
  • Setting up laser
  • Building fixtures to hold parts
  • Keeping detailed maintenance logs
  • Running laser
  • Checking tolerances
  • Making adjustments as needed
  • Programming
  • Some adobe illustrator
  • Some photoshop
  • Reading blueprints/ drawings
  • Maintaining a clean work place.

Surbers Flooring
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • My duties are staying on task and self motivated, setting up the job for the day and anything else that needs to be done to get the desired result without cutting corners.

Ed's Lawn care and services
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • I started my own lawn care and snow removal service. My duties included keeping schedules, managing my time, dealing with customers and bidding jobs.

Tool Supervisor

Ermco Electric
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Starting duties included maintaining the warehouse. I also had to take care of shipping and receiving. I ended up becoming Tool Supervisor and I maintained scheduling material and anything else the company needed.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on safe tool handling and maintenance practices.
  • Supervised tool inventory management to ensure availability and organization of equipment.
  • Maximized resource utilization by effectively scheduling personnel and equipment use across multiple projects.
  • Monitored incoming and outgoing tools to track locations.
  • Kept inventory of hand tools and gauges calibrated for use.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.

Meijer
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • The duties included stocking, road running, running and repairing cardboard compactor and other handy things.

Education

Southport Highschool
01.2006

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Machine operation
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Effective communication
  • Safety compliance
  • Production work
  • Machine setup
  • Quality assurance
  • Production procedures
  • Plant safety
  • Staff management
  • CNC set up

Timeline

FMS Operator

Allison Transmission
09.2023 - Current

Laser Operator/ Technician and Programmer

LaserScribe
05.2021 - 09.2023

Surbers Flooring
01.2019 - 01.2021

Ed's Lawn care and services
01.2013 - 01.2019

Tool Supervisor

Ermco Electric
01.2006 - 01.2013

Meijer
01.2004 - 01.2006

Southport Highschool
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