Chris Vanaken
Lake Oswego,Oregon
Summary
I am a dedicated, mechanically adept individual who is looking forward to proving myself to be a worthy candidate for the Inside Electrician Apprenticeship program offered by NECA-IBEW local 48.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
WELDER/QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN
RDF&P, INC.
01.2024 - Current
- Custom fabrication of handrails
- Assemble and weld tooling pedestals for Intel processor machines
- Customized metal fabrication projects with use of blueprints
- Use of blueprints to check work of other fabricators
- Quality control inspections for powder coating and shipping/packaging methods
LABORER
LONDON SKY DESIGN
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Interior and exterior residential and commercial painting
- Residential and commercial drywall installation, taping and finishing
- Residential and commercial repair and remodel including but not limited to kitchen and bath remodel, flooring/ tile installation
Fabrication Welder
RDF&P, INC.
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects
- Assembly and welding of tooling pedestals for tech companies such as Intel, Micron and Global Foundries
OPERATIONS MANAGER
TC PAINTING, INC.
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Order painting supplies
- Organize and prioritize client services
- Manage various projects and job sites
- Client-centric color matching and time effectiveness
- Residential and commercial painting
HOUSE MANAGER
BRIDGES TO CHANGE
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Submitting orders for household toiletries
- Creating a client-centric, inclusive, substance-free environment
- Daily reports regarding house cohesion, client absences and needs of clients
- Provided assistance with basic life skills such as hygiene and cooking food
- Collaboration with probation officers for client success plan
WELDER
MORGAN CORPORATION
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Trained in operation and maintenance of wire-feed welding machines
- Compliance with company production standards and quality assurance
- Maintenance and repair of box trucks and parcel vans
- Installation and wiring of backup cameras, turn signals and liftgates
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
PIHL, INC.
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Operation and maintenance of front loaders, excavators and compaction rollers
- Grading, leveling and compacting gravel for foundation systems and roads
- Installation and repair of clean water and wastewater piping
LABORER
PRESTIGE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Lawn maintenance
- Residential painting and drywall installation
- Installation of windows and doors
- Kitchen and bath remodel and maintenance
LABORER
C.W. FIX-IT, LLC
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Lawn maintenance
- Installation of fences and decks
- Residential painting
MACHINE OPERATOR
MACHINE SCIENCES CORP.
05.2008 - 10.2008
- Operation of CNC Machines and lathes
- Wash and Deburr Metal components for boats and planes
- General shop maintenance like sweeping, changing coolant and part organization
Education
PLASTERING/MASONRY CERTIFICATE -
CENTENNIAL JOB CORPS
09.2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
FOREST GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
06.2010
Skills
- Experienced in team cohesion and creative problem solving
- Proficient experience with hand tools and power tools
- Experience with interpreting blueprints
- Time management and goal oriented effectiveness
- Blueprint Reading
Timeline
WELDER/QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN
RDF&P, INC.
01.2024 - Current
LABORER
LONDON SKY DESIGN
06.2022 - 01.2024
Fabrication Welder
RDF&P, INC.
08.2021 - 06.2022
OPERATIONS MANAGER
TC PAINTING, INC.
10.2020 - 04.2022
HOUSE MANAGER
BRIDGES TO CHANGE
12.2019 - 10.2021
WELDER
MORGAN CORPORATION
01.2019 - 04.2020
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
PIHL, INC.
07.2016 - 10.2018
LABORER
PRESTIGE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
10.2013 - 06.2016
LABORER
C.W. FIX-IT, LLC
06.2008 - 06.2012
MACHINE OPERATOR
MACHINE SCIENCES CORP.
05.2008 - 10.2008
PLASTERING/MASONRY CERTIFICATE -
CENTENNIAL JOB CORPS
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
FOREST GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
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