Chris Bynum
Ooltewah,TN
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Astec as an Assembly Mechanic and Powder Coat Operator. Proficient in forklift operation and skilled in problem-solving, I excel in maintaining safety standards while achieving operational efficiency. Recognized for effectively interpreting blueprints and leading teams to ensure high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Mechanic and Powder Coat Operator
Astec
Chattanooga, TN
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Responsibilities included reading blueprints and running hoses on the engine of 3000 buggy
- Duties involved starting up powder coat system, washed the oven and the powder booth, as well as checked the chemicals
Floor Tech Supervisor
SKB Facilities & Maintenance
Chattanooga, TN
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Supervised a crew of employees on job sites to make sure jobs are done properly, providing work direction to employees to ensure the quality and completion of floor work
- Performed proper techniques of floor care and preparation of areas to be cleaned, buffed, stripped or waxed as well as carpet cleaning
- Followed established safety precautions for cleaning and maintaining all areas of the facility
- Operated various types of equipment used for floor care maintenance such as automatic scrubbers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, buffer/burnishes, vacuums, sweepers, pressure wash equipment and carpet extractors; providing daily preventive equipment maintenance on all equipment used
- Assisted staff with inventory, ordering supplies and ensures the use of chemicals and equipment is consistent with established safety standards and practices
Forklift Operator
Gestamp
Chattanooga, TN
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Operated powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials
- Delivered and transported materials to and from storage areas and loading docks
- Sorted, packed, wrapped, tied and labeled products according to the company's procedures
- Kept the working area clean and checked the equipment regularly to remove empty pallets
Equipment Operator
Paliden
Ooltewah, TN
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Operated forklift to move materials from docking station
- Maintained proper inventory levels of materials
- Kept clean and safe working environment by complying with rules and procedures
- Loaded/unloaded parts and materials with forklift to and from pallets or trucks
- Operated forklift to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to work area
- Arranged boxes, materials, and other equipment in a neat and orderly manner
Operator of Equipment
Valmont Industries
Jasper, TN
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Experience included the operation of an overhead crane, forklift operation and burn table
- Set up and operated plasma cutting burn table to cut heavy gage metal
- Operated machine by retrieving and loading large heavy plates of steel from stock using overhead crane
Education
High School Diploma -
South Pittsburg, TNSkills
- Backhoe
- Forklift
- Jackhammer
- Chop saw
- Hand tools
- Reading maps
- Interpreting plans
- Interpreting drawings
- Computer skills
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Multi-tasking
- Problem solving
- Adhering to safety procedures
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Assembly Mechanic and Powder Coat Operator
Astec
01.2021 - 01.2024
Floor Tech Supervisor
SKB Facilities & Maintenance
01.2017 - 01.2021
Forklift Operator
Gestamp
01.2015 - 01.2017
Equipment Operator
Paliden
01.2010 - 01.2015
Operator of Equipment
Valmont Industries
01.2005 - 01.2010