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Arnold Chappell III

Salem

Summary

Operations Supervisor with a proven ability to tackle complex challenges through innovative problem-solving and experience. Demonstrated success in developing employees and creating a productive and safe workplace. Recognized for strong leadership skills and a commitment to driving results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor

General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed medium to large crews of assembly machinists while simultaneously supervising overhaul and repair work.
  • Maintained high standards and core values within the crew and new hires
  • Proficient in multitasking and coordinating multiple trades to ensure the critical schedules are maintained.
  • Supervised and developed crews of new-hire CNC machinists, as well as new-hire assembly machinists, while maintaining excellent quality and above-average production for new employees.

ISM Machinist (Large Lathes)

General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Set up and operated Hull valves and associated components

Inside Machine Shop Apprentice

General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton
12.2016 - 12.2019
  • Graduated at the top of the class for all trades (carpenters, OSM, ISM, and steel trades) in classwork and on-the-job performance.
  • Trained in running Siemens, Hurco, Fanuc, Prototrak, and GF Charmilles controllers.
  • Ability to set up and operate CNC HBMs, VTCs, EDMs, mills, manual lathes, and manual Bridgeports independently.

Assembly Machinist

General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton
12.2014 - 12.2016
  • Worked on hatches and all other associated components on LPT and LET.
  • Assembled level 1, sub safe, hull integrity components with little instruction. Implemented process improvements and maintained a first-time quality mindset, with production goals in mind.

Laborer

Day And Zimmermann Intl
Waterford
08.2014 - 10.2014
  • Assistant to a large crew of carpenters in building staging for shutdown work.
  • Certified to work in high-radiation areas at Millstone Power Plant.

Laborer

Dennis O'sullivan Masonry
Salem
04.2011 - 08.2014
  • Assisted mason with brick and block laying, including mixing mortar and carrying materials.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Lyme High School
East Lyme Ct.
06-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Manufacturing

Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT

Skills

  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Team leadership
  • CNC machining
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Continuous improvement

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

General Dynamics Electric Boat
10.2021 - Current

ISM Machinist (Large Lathes)

General Dynamics Electric Boat
01.2020 - 10.2021

Inside Machine Shop Apprentice

General Dynamics Electric Boat
12.2016 - 12.2019

Assembly Machinist

General Dynamics Electric Boat
12.2014 - 12.2016

Laborer

Day And Zimmermann Intl
08.2014 - 10.2014

Laborer

Dennis O'sullivan Masonry
04.2011 - 08.2014

High School Diploma -

East Lyme High School

Some College (No Degree) - Manufacturing

Three Rivers Community College