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Christopher Birdsong

Cameron,Missouri

Summary

Reliable Team Member with extensive knowledge of assembly, use and skill at working with equipment. Committed to quality assurance and daily progress. Proven history of punctuality and taking initiative for fantastic work.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Aerial Line Assembler

Altec Inc.
Saint Joseph, MO
11.2007 - Current
  • Team member with great working knowledge of almost all steps of the AA and AM lines
  • Experience in being substitute group leader
  • Traveled to Florida to assist with service center repair
  • Worked 2 months at the Osceola Plant helping build truck bodies
  • Time management and attendance has been a key factor in this working career.
  • Inspected finished products for defects and conformance to quality standards.
  • Operated hand tools, such as drills, grinders, and wrenches in assembly process.
  • Worked with team members to ensure the timely completion of projects.
  • Organized work area and ensured cleanliness at all times.
  • Identified defective parts or assemblies during inspection process and notified supervisor immediately.
  • Repaired damaged parts using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Assisted coworkers with complex assembly tasks when necessary.
  • Provided assistance in training new line assemblers on proper use of equipment.
  • Troubleshot problems related to assembly lines as they arose.
  • Followed work orders to correctly assemble building components.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, blueprints and assembly instructions to produce components.

Truck Driver

Missouri Army National Guard
Trenton, MO
03.2007 - 03.2019
  • Achieved Rank of Staff Sargent, E-6, Non-commissioned officer
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs, and installed fuses and tire chains.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Maintained ongoing communications with in operations center to keep teammates informed.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Deployed March 2008 - March 2009, Kosovo, Operation Allied Force
  • Deployed January 2017- January 2018, Kuwait, Operation Enduring Freedom
  • Completed Ammo February 2018- June 2018 Hauling Mission North Carolina to Georgia to Ohio

Combat Engineer

US Marines Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
03.2001 - 03.2005
  • Inspected and maintained combat engineer equipment.
  • Assisted with construction of defensive positions, bridges, and roads.
  • Provided technical support to other engineers in the field.
  • Conducted reconnaissance operations to identify terrain features and potential threats.
  • Performed demolitions on enemy fortifications and obstacles.
  • Constructed bunkers and foxholes for personnel safety during combat operations.
  • Erected barbed wire fences around bases for security purposes.
  • Maintained records of all supplies used in engineering projects.
  • Utilized GPS devices to navigate through unfamiliar terrain in hostile environments.
  • Provided guidance on proper use of explosives when conducting demolitions tasks.
  • Used visual methods and mine detectors to identify and locate mines, effectively detonating enemy threats.
  • Used artillery and missiles to protect infantry and tank units.
  • Deployed March 2003- March 2004, Iraq, Operation Enduring Freedom

Military Police Officer

US Marines Corps
Tustin, CA
06.1994 - 06.1998
  • Supervised maintenance of tactical plans and equipment while monitoring personnel, improving overall preparedness for emergencies.
  • Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
  • Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
  • Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
  • Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
  • Conducted patrols of assigned areas on foot or by vehicle as needed.
  • Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
  • Enforced military laws and regulations.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as natural disasters or civil disturbances.
  • Stationed In Japan, January 1995- January 1996

Education

High School Diploma -

Russellville High School
Russellville, MO
05-1994

Skills

  • Blue Print Reading
  • Precision Measurement
  • Machine Operation
  • Quality Inspections
  • Workplace Safety
  • Conflict Resolutions
  • Inventory Control
  • Quality Control
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Detail Oriented
  • Hand Tools Proficiency
  • Production Reporting
  • Product Inspection
  • OSHA Compliance
  • QC
  • Materials Management
  • Equipment Operation
  • Operations Support
  • Product Assembly
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Manufacturing Experience
  • Production Background
  • Power and Hand Tools
  • Logistics
  • Work Coordination
  • Asset Protection
  • Emergency Response
  • Report Writing
  • Rule Enforcement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Aerial Line Assembler

Altec Inc.
11.2007 - Current

Truck Driver

Missouri Army National Guard
03.2007 - 03.2019

Combat Engineer

US Marines Corps
03.2001 - 03.2005

Military Police Officer

US Marines Corps
06.1994 - 06.1998

High School Diploma -

Russellville High School

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