Chris Fairley
Summary
Dedicated Assembly Technician with expertise in tool operation, safety compliance, and quality inspection. Proven ability to train new technicians and maintain organized work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Technician
KONE Elevators & Escalators
Coal Valley
03.2013 - 06.2025
- Operated hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during assembly operations.
- Trained new technicians on assembly techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team readiness.
- Operated various hand tools and power tools to assemble components.
- Maintained organized work areas to ensure safety compliance and minimize production delays.
- Operated air, manual, and hydraulic tools to put together and align assemblies.
- Referenced blueprints, specifications and work orders to assemble and install products to quality requirements.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts during the assembly process.
- Formed assemblies and subassemblies using basic and advanced tools.
- Inspected assemblies for defects before shipment, ensuring quality standards were met.
- Tested electrical systems by connecting them to power sources and testing continuity.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
Trimmer
Solar Plastics
Davenport
03.2009 - 02.2013
- Operated trimming machinery to ensure precise cuts on plastic components.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety and efficiency.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Trained new staff on trimming techniques and safety protocols effectively.
- Followed safety guidelines and procedures to minimize workplace hazards effectively.
- Performed skilled work with hand tools.
- Cleaned work area after completing trimming tasks to maintain a safe working environment.
- Examined products and trimmed off excess materials to meet specifications.
- Assisted in loading and unloading finished goods from conveyors onto pallets or carts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Eletronics
Hamilton Tech
Davenport, IA09-1998
Skills
- Tool operation
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint reading
- Quality inspection
- Electrical testing
- Parts assembly
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Assembly Technician
KONE Elevators & Escalators
03.2013 - 06.2025
Trimmer
Solar Plastics
03.2009 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Eletronics
Hamilton Tech