Mike Burton

Detail-oriented Production Associate experienced in tire manufacturing. Achieved high-quality standards through effective quality control inspection, machine maintenance, and safety compliance. Focused on optimizing production efficiency and training new hires to enhance team performance.

Production Associate - Goodyear Tire & Rubber - Danville, VA

(2012-03)

• Inspected tires and components for quality defects, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Operated production equipment to support continuous tire manufacturing workflows.
• Monitored machine performance and reported equipment issues to maintain uptime.
• Followed safety procedures and PPE requirements in high-volume production environments.
• Built passenger and commercial tires to specification, maintaining consistent quality across production runs.
• Inspected tire components for defects, ensuring proper alignment before curing and final assembly.
• Monitored workstations for safety compliance, following plant procedures and lockout requirements.
• Trained new tire builders on material handling, build standards, and quality expectations.
• Coordinated with production teams to resolve workflow issues and reduce line interruptions.
• Assisted in training new hires on proper tire building techniques, ensuring consistent quality standards across the team.
• Displayed strong organizational skills in managing work area, keeping tools and equipment clean and readily accessible for efficient use during tire building tasks.
• Implemented preventative maintenance routines on machinery, prolonging equipment life and minimizing costly downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
• Enhanced tire production efficiency by streamlining assembly processes and reducing waste.
• Contributed to a safer working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during tire assembly operations.
• Met production goals on a consistent basis with efficient loading and unloading of chambers.
• Performed accurate startup and shutdown procedures to control wear on equipment and maintain personnel safety.
• Collaborated with colleagues to troubleshoot any issues that arose during the production process, quickly resolving problems to maintain workflow efficiency.

High School Diploma - Person High School (1991-06)