Kris Gunst
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished Machinist with over 32 years at Mathy Machine Inc., mastering all machines and leading teams to excellence. Expert in blueprint reading, machine operation, and fostering a safe, productive environment. Designed tools and fixtures, enhancing efficiency and quality. Proven track record in mentoring and skillfully managing complex installations and repairs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Mathy Machine Inc
9351 Wheatlands Rd, Santee, CA 92071
06.1992 - Current
- Team leader at Mathy Machine, Inc. with a long history of over thirty-two years of loyalty to the company. Trained through the years by other master machinists on all machines, procedures, and programs so that I could be promoted into the position I currently hold and have been holding as a master machinist since 1995.
- Skilled in team leading as well as possessing the ability to work diligently alone when needed.
- Designer and builder of the fixtures, tooling, and procedures needed to install Helicoils (2-56 to 3/4-16)
- Responsible for installation of pins, inserts, rivets, rivet plates, bushings, bearings, and many more parts when needed.
- Fixed and maintained machines and did various shop repairs as required.
- Taught and shared my expertise with other workers up and coming in our craft.
- Ensured all safety guidelines were met to keep a safe and productive environment within the shop.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taft Charter High School
Woodland Hills, CA06.1979
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Machine Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe Operation
- Designed Tools / Built fixtures
- CNC toolroom mill
- Solidworks
- Certified Fork Lift driver
- Install of pins, inserts, rivets, rivet plates and Helicoils
- Bending for tolerance conformity
- Maker of customer tools for mills and lathes
- Operating manual milling machines, engine lathes, bandsaws and surface grinders
- Braze and silver solder
Timeline
Machinist
Mathy Machine Inc
06.1992 - Current
High School Diploma -
Taft Charter High School