Chris Hastings
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Skilled professional knowledgeable about monitoring metrics and maximizing team success in fast-paced settings. Performance- and quality-driven with several years of experience. Natural leadership talent with motivational approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
United Alloy
Seguin, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
Welder
Epic Piping
San Marcos, TX
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Provided technical support to other departments when needed.
Quality Auditor
United Alloy
Seguin, TX
- Collaborated with production staff to resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Monitored product performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Ensured that all products meet statutory regulations before being released into the market.
- Investigated and identified quality issues to uncover root causes and explore potential corrective actions.
- Checked products with inspections and tests to ferret out non-conformity and flaws.
Operations Supervisor
United Alloy
Seguin, TX
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and performance reviews.
- Analyzed data related to production, distribution, quality control, inventory levels.
- Assisted in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making recommendations for new hires.
- Provided support to other departments as needed to meet organizational goals.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Identified areas of improvement and developed strategies to increase efficiency.
- Directed employees on how to use equipment properly and safely.
- Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hays High School
Kyle, TX07-2015
Skills
- Structural welding
- Fabrication
- Project Management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Incidents management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
Timeline
Welder
United Alloy
08.2021 - Current
Welder
Epic Piping
07.2016 - 08.2021
Quality Auditor
United Alloy
Operations Supervisor
United Alloy
High School Diploma -
Hays High School
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