Christopher Abbott
Cullman,AL
Summary
Reliable employee seeks equally reliable employer Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tool Crib Attendant - Buyer
Linamar
03.2023 - Current
- Requested price quotes from suppliers
- Considered quality as well as prices
- Created Purchase Orders for tooling and supplies
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company's benefit
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements
- Increased or decreased the amount of tooling ordered and stocked based on usage and production requirements
- Found alternative sources and alternative tooling and supplies if primary sources were unavailable
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders
- Conducted cycle counts to maintain inventory integrity
- Received shipments of tooling and supplies
- Processed invoices and stocked tool crib or delivered items to other areas or departments
- Helped employees find and properly check out tooling and supplies stored in the tool crib
- Organized and created new storage spaces for tooling and supplies
- Contacted suppliers when delivery date of tooling falls behind schedule
- Met with tooling supplier representatives
- Used computer system to manage inventory and orders
- Inspected used tooling and sent repairable tooling for re-conditioning
- Maintained documentation for all purchases
- Reported to supervisor/manager or problems and/or potential problems.
Machine Operator II
Kohler Co.
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Operate press
- Load material
- Inspect products for defects
- Package parts
- Inspect mold surfaces for defects and obstructions
- Clear mold of potential hazards and flash
- Help set-up for new run of parts.
General Contractor / Self Employed
C C of Cullman
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Residential repair and remodeling
- Ceramic tile, hardwood, vinyl flooring, trim, paint, siding, paneling, drywall, light fixtures, HVAC maintenance, switches, outlets, ceiling fans, exhaust fans, appliance installation, sinks, faucets, showers, water heaters, doors, windows, decks, porches, countertops, etc...
Injection Mold Operator / material handler / forklift
Rehau Automotive
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Injection Molding
- Operated injection molding machines
- Inspected parts to design specifications checking for defects
- Recorded parts completed as well as scrap on computer-controlled inventory system
- Moved racks and totes with forklift.
Manager / Plaza maintenance
Berlin Plaza Quick Stop
01.2002 - 01.2017
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of a small business including ordering stock, bookkeeping, stocking, food service, cooking, cleaning, employee relations
- Implemented, set-up and programmed a point-of-sale cash register system
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of plaza and store plumbing, electrical, sewage-system, HVAC maintenance, various new construction projects, property drainage, groundwork, use of tractor/box-blade to grade parking areas.
Engineering Technician
United Applied Technologies
07.1999 - 12.2001
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
- Measured materials with precision instruments
- Built and assembled test models used for aerospace research
- Monitored and adjusted temperature and pressure setting during the production process
- Modified production techniques to achieve desired results.
Maintenance Technician
Coopertools/Nicholson File
09.1992 - 07.1999
- Performed maintenance on chemical and mechanical systems
- Repaired or replaced worn or broken gears, chains, sprockets, hoses, pumps, etc..
- Monitored systems performance and corrected any deviation
- Preformed chemical tests on system components adding chemicals when needed
- Acted as relief operator
- Used forklift to move tubs, pallets and material.
CNC Machine Set-up / Operator
Matthews Industries
04.1989 - 07.1992
- Set-up and operated Computer Numerically Controlled vertical machining centers, CNC Lathes, manual Blanchard grinders, drill presses, etc..
- Inspected products for deviation from established tolerances with precision measuring tools and corrected problems
- Used forklift to move materials to and from machines.
Education
Associate's degree - Machine Tool Technology / Computer Numerical Control
Wallace State - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL08.1986
Wallace State - Hanceville
Hanceville, ALB-Trained
Huntsville, ALCalhoun Community College
Decatur, ALWallace State - Hanceville
Hanceville, ALSkills
- CDL
- Machining
- Manufacturing
- CNC Lathe
- CNC Programming
- CNC
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Electrical Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Micrometer
- Facilities Maintenance
- Stamping Press
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Appliance Repair
- Basic Math
- Sales Experience
- Merchandising
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Customer Service
- Calipers
- Welding
- Automotive Repair
- CNC Milling Machine
- CAD
- Assembly
- Mechanic Experience
- Remodeling
- Problem-solving
- Flexibility
- Team Work
- Reliability
- Quality Assurance
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Computer Operation
- Backhoe Operation
- Handyman
- Drywall
- Kaizen
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Plumbing
- Lawn Care
- Painting
- Leadership
- Forklift
- Carpentry
- Construction
- Organizational Skills
- Cleaning
- Math
- Renovation
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Continuous improvement
- Plastics injection molding
- Maintenance
- Materials handling
- Warehouse experience
- Schematics
- CNC programming
- Blueprint reading
- Electrical experience
- Precision measuring instruments
- CNC lathe
- Management
- Mechanical knowledge
- HVAC
- Quality control
- Store management
- Quality assurance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Package preparation
- Materials Handling
- Package labeling
- Tool Identification
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
- Safety Compliance
- Relationship Building
- Customer Relations
- Order Checking
- Handheld Scanners
- Microsoft Office
- Forklift Operation
- Task Prioritization
- Inventory Counts
- Self Motivation
- Product and Materials Sorting
- Requirements Planning
Certification
EPA Universal Certification
Assessments
- Basic mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 07/01/21
- Work motivation, Proficient, 08/01/20
- Sales skills, Proficient, 07/01/21
Timeline
Tool Crib Attendant - Buyer
Linamar
03.2023 - Current
Machine Operator II
Kohler Co.
01.2022 - 02.2023
General Contractor / Self Employed
C C of Cullman
05.2019 - 01.2022
Injection Mold Operator / material handler / forklift
Rehau Automotive
01.2017 - 03.2019
Manager / Plaza maintenance
Berlin Plaza Quick Stop
01.2002 - 01.2017
Engineering Technician
United Applied Technologies
07.1999 - 12.2001
Maintenance Technician
Coopertools/Nicholson File
09.1992 - 07.1999
CNC Machine Set-up / Operator
Matthews Industries
04.1989 - 07.1992
Associate's degree - Machine Tool Technology / Computer Numerical Control
Wallace State - Hanceville
Wallace State - Hanceville
B-Trained
Calhoun Community College
Wallace State - Hanceville
EPA Universal Certification
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