Justin Escalante
Holyoke
Summary
Versatile and reliable, with a strong background in industrial sewing and upholstery, notably at Light Touch Upholstery. Excelled in safe work practices and effective communication, enhancing production efficiency and team dynamics. Demonstrated adaptability by mastering various machinery and contributing to quality craftsmanship in diverse projects. Maintained full-time employment at Light Touch Upholstery while working full and part time at other businesses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Dog Star
03.2024 - Current
- Complied with all relevant regulations, industry standards, and workplace policies for the safe operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Mastered operation of multiple industrial sewing machines for increased versatility within the production facility.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Streamlined the manufacturing process by swiftly completing assigned tasks according to established guidelines and specifications.
Upholsterer
Light Touch Upholstery
09.2020 - Current
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment, ensuring tools and materials were readily available for each task.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Disassembled various furniture pieces to reupholster fabric.
- Fixed webbing and springs on seats.
- Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
- Repaired damaged furniture frames before reupholstering, ensuring structural integrity was maintained in completed projects.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Picked up and delivered furniture.
Machine Operator
ATS Manufacturing
01.2017 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality medical products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Operated various types of sewing machines, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Maintained and repaired various sewing machine models for daily operation.
Education
No Degree - Environmental Science
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MAHigh School Diploma -
Holyoke High School
Holyoke, MA06-2018
Skills
- Safety practices
- Comfortable with power tools
- Handling materials
- Strong attention to detail
- Hand-eye coordination
- Precise measuring
- Repairing frames
- Efficient time management
- Safe work practices
- Sewing
- Power tool operation
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
Timeline
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Dog Star
03.2024 - Current
Upholsterer
Light Touch Upholstery
09.2020 - Current
Machine Operator
ATS Manufacturing
01.2017 - Current
No Degree - Environmental Science
Holyoke Community College
High School Diploma -
Holyoke High School
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