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Christopher Fisk

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Hardworking Manual Lathe Machinist with a dedication to work completion and able to immediately identify calibration issues. Pleasant employee offering a high skills level and attention to detail. Ready for a new position that involves working as part of a manufacturing plant team. Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Shiloh Industries Inc
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.

Press Machine Operator/Utility Worker

Western Diversified Plastics LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Reviewed materials submitted for duplication for quality, accuracy and document layout.
  • Printed pamphlets, booklets, forms and multicolor reports.
  • Completed binding, shrink-wrapping and collating tasks before packaging and shipping completed products.
  • Performed routine diagnostic exams and repairs on printing and bindery equipment manufactured by Ford
  • Completed inventory check of supplies before each job to avoid delays in job completion.
  • Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.

CNC Machine Operator

Stryker medical
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
  • Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.
  • Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
  • Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
  • Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
  • Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
  • Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
  • Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines.
  • Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.

General Laborer

Tire Wholesalers Inc.
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks using hand and power tools and automated equipment.
  • Read written instructions carefully and communicated with team members clearly to promote workplace safety.
  • Operated air, electric and pneumatic drills to perform light fabrication for product sub-assembly.

Polisher, Assembler, Fabrictor

Erbsloeh Aluminum
08.2016 - 11.2019
  • Removed physical refuse and debris, organizing tools to maintain safe, effective work environment.
  • Orchestrated organizational assembly strategy to produce products to conform to design specifications.
  • Achieved specified finishes by operating buffing, grinding and polishing machinery.
  • Checked parts against stock lists, blueprints and material specifications to verify compliance with standards.
  • Set and verified parts clearances to prevent jams or wasted materials.
  • Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
  • Completed and entered quality records, scrap reports and machine logs into database.
  • Reviewed project specifications and documentation to understand task and deadline requirements.
  • Maintained safe, efficient and prepared polishing center to support fabrication department.
  • Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous education and learning from foreman and senior assemblers.
  • Completed assigned work ahead of schedule consistently and with excellent quality scores.
  • Organized departments' workstations regularly to stay efficient and inspection-ready.
  • Selected proper tools and changed out components to properly finish stainless steel, aluminum and other surfaces.
  • Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.

Inspector/Packager

Fabrikal
03.2016 - 06.2016
  • Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
  • Recorded order processing updates by entering information correctly.
  • Promoted workplace safety and production efficiency by keeping workspaces clean, organized and free of hazards.
  • Inspected orders for accuracy by carefully reviewing containers, products, packaging and labeling.
  • Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain effective quality assurance standards.
  • Assembled cartons, crates and containers.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.

General Laborer

Consumers Concrete Corporation
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks using hand and power tools and automated equipment.
  • Mitigated process down time by training new employees on best practices and protocol.
  • Read written instructions carefully and communicated with team members clearly to promote workplace safety.
  • Reported safety violations to supervisor to reduce risks and accidents.
  • Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.

General Laborer

J Rettenmaier
05.2015 - 06.2015
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Installed bracing, padding or strapping to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  • Reported safety violations to supervisor to reduce risks and accidents.
  • Adhered to all OSHA operating and safety standards and company policies, rules, regulations and procedures.

Personal Care Technician

Living Alternatives for the Developmentally Disabled Inc.
10.2014 - 05.2015
  • Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.

General Laborer

Future For America
04.2014 - 07.2014
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks using hand and power tools and automated equipment.
  • Operated air, electric and pneumatic drills to perform light fabrication for product sub-assembly.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.

Assembly Worker

Summit Polymers Inc.
05.2023 - Current
  • Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
  • Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
  • Assembled items to specification.
  • Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.
  • Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for each assembly job.
  • Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
  • Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.

Education

GED -

Michigan Avenue Academy
Paw Paw, MI
05.2011

Skills

  • Lathe machine operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Monitoring gauges
  • Issue reporting
  • Sketches and materials interpretation
  • Machine alignment
  • Customized tools
  • Loading materials
  • Organizing supplies
  • Cleaning skills
  • Hand and power tools
  • Product Testing
  • Mechanical Assembly Expertise
  • Quality Inspections
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Product Loading and Unloading
  • Measuring Tools
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Component Checking
  • Safety Rules and Operations Expertise
  • Assembly and Production
  • Product Assembly
  • Fabrications Knowledge
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Providing Feedback

Timeline

Assembly Worker

Summit Polymers Inc.
05.2023 - Current

Machine Operator

Shiloh Industries Inc
01.2023 - 05.2023

Press Machine Operator/Utility Worker

Western Diversified Plastics LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023

CNC Machine Operator

Stryker medical
06.2020 - 10.2020

General Laborer

Tire Wholesalers Inc.
03.2020 - 06.2020

Polisher, Assembler, Fabrictor

Erbsloeh Aluminum
08.2016 - 11.2019

Inspector/Packager

Fabrikal
03.2016 - 06.2016

General Laborer

Consumers Concrete Corporation
08.2015 - 12.2015

General Laborer

J Rettenmaier
05.2015 - 06.2015

Personal Care Technician

Living Alternatives for the Developmentally Disabled Inc.
10.2014 - 05.2015

General Laborer

Future For America
04.2014 - 07.2014

GED -

Michigan Avenue Academy

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