Taylor Jones

Experience

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  Buds and Blooms

  Dec 2010 - May 2012

  Maintenance

  Maintenance, Buds and Blooms Landscaping, Wesson MS, December 2010 – May 2012•Involved in the erection of 4 new green houses, approximately 16 feet tall by 250 feet long.•Involved in erecting several smaller green houses.•Assisted with the dirt work needed to build new green houses.•Operated equipment as needed: tractors, backhoe, and single axle dump truck.•Performed general maintenance duties and labor.•Assisted in the installation of water, and natural gas lines to green houses.•Assisted in the installation of lighting, thermostats, timers, and other electrical systems in green houses. Show less

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  Red Oak Construction

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Crew Member

  Installed Commercial water lines, services, fire hydrants, and valves.•Foreman over ground crew and Ditch Hand.•Operated backhoe, excavator, and tractor as needed.

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  Hol-Mac Corporation

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Manufacturing Engineering Intern

  Involved in 3 KAIZEN events to improve 3 different work-cells in the plant.•Closely involved in designing a new work-cell and building tooling racks and a platform for 2 new machines entering the plant.•Worked closely with an established welder to learn and sharpen my skills as a welder.•Assisted in production as needed: assembly, and paint.

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  Anel Corporation

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Manufacturing Engineering Intern

  Implemented a solution for the storage of purchased parts entering the plant.•Created a new location and system for storing around 70 different part numbers.•Worked in maintenance assisting in day to day operations, such as performing preventive maintenance (PM) and assisting in break down repairs as needed.•Assisted in updating MSDS sheets for chemicals in plant.

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  Philips Lighting

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  Engineering Technician Intern (Maintenance)

  • Designed, fabricated, and installed many machine guards.• Worked in maintenance assisting in day to day operations.• Involved closely with monthly and yearly (PM’s) Preventive Maintenance Operations for many different pieces of equipment.• Assisted in the day to day break down repairs as needed.• Became familiar with correct Lock Out-Tag Out procedures in a large manufacturing environment.• Created Visual Work Instructions for equipment.• Became familiar with GHS (Globally Harmonized System) labeling practices.• Became familiar with powder coat paint process. Show less

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  Packaging Corporation of America

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Maintenance Planner

    Apr 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Project Engineer

    Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Maintenance Engineer

    Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
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  ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc.

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  Maintenance & Engineering Specialist
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  Oil-Dri Corporation of America

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Maintenance Manager

    Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Project Engineer III

    Dec 2021 - Dec 2024
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  Aluminum Dynamics, LLC

  Dec 2024 - now

  Mechanical Engineer