Joshua King

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: joshua.king@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: joshuakingshoeop

Summary

7 years operating and tending a diverse range of shoe manufacturing machinery, consistently achieving production targets and minimizing material waste. Proficient in setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting automated lasting, stitching, and sole-attaching equipment to ensure high-quality footwear output.

Adept at performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on industrial sewing machines, heat setters, and hydraulic presses, extending equipment lifespan and reducing downtime by an average of 15%. Committed to upholding stringent safety protocols and quality control standards in fast-paced production environments.

Experience

Senior Shoe Machine Operator, Maple Leaf Footwear Inc. -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2019 – present

• Operated advanced automated lasting machines, increasing daily production capacity by 18% through optimized setup and calibration.

• Mentored and trained 4 junior operators on safe machine operation, quality inspection, and preventative maintenance procedures.

• Successfully identified and resolved complex machine malfunctions, reducing unscheduled downtime by 10% across key production lines.

• Maintained precise control over material feed rates and tension settings for various leathers and synthetics, reducing material scrap by 5%.

Shoe Machine Tender, Northern Sole Manufacturing -- Mississauga, Canada

July 2016 – Aug 2019

• Tended multiple stitching machines, ensuring consistent seam quality and adherence to design specifications for over 500 pairs daily.

• Performed daily checks and minor adjustments on equipment, including changing needles, bobbins, and thread types.

• Collaborated with supervisors to implement new production techniques, contributing to a 7% improvement in efficiency.

• Monitored machine performance and reported any anomalies or quality issues promptly, preventing material defects.

Education

George Brown College, Certificate of Qualification in Industrial Mechanic Millwright (Apprenticeship) -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2015 – June 2016

Centennial College, Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Technician -- Scarborough, Canada

Sept 2013 – Apr 2015

Skills

Machine Operation & Tending: Automated Lasting Machines, Stitching Machines, Sole Attaching Machines, Heat Setting Equipment, Hydraulic Presses, Eyeletting Machines, Skiving Machines, Pattern Cutting Machines

Technical Proficiency: Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Machine Setup & Calibration, Quality Control, Material Handling, Tool & Die Changes, Blueprint Reading

Materials & Processes: Leather, Synthetics, Adhesives, Footwear Assembly, Stitching Techniques, Lasting Techniques, Sole Bonding

Safety & Compliance: OSHA Regulations, Machine Guarding, PPE Usage, Emergency Procedures, 5S Methodology