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Christopher Griffith

Ronkonkoma,NY

Summary

An experienced shop worker with skills to enhancie team productivity and efficiency through proactive on-the-spot decision-making skills. Focused on providing leadership to shop personnel through good planning, communication and problem-solving skills. Effective at welding, fabrication and equipment use. Ready to start my career with the right structural fabrication team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Structural Shop Foreman

Tebbens Steel LLC
Calverton, NY
05.2019 - 04.2024
  • Efficiently managed the distribution of fabrication packages to ensure smooth workflow in the shop.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order as well as holding weekly safety meetings.
  • Scheduled deliveries for Structural steel, Miscellaneous metals and outside sales while coordinating with trucking services for trailer deliveries.
  • Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.
  • Thoroughly reviewed prodcution and shop drawings to identify any errors before release into shop.
  • Used modeling software to pull dimensions and views for shop fabricators/welders.
  • Balanced a heavy workflow for optimal output.
  • Combined material lists with inventory, entered purchase orders, and created cut lists using Tekla Powerfab.

Welder/Welding Fabricator

TMC of Englewood
Venice, Florida
05.2015 - 05.2019
  • Subcontractor for the garbage disposal company Waste Management.
  • Utilized a variety of tools including hand held plasma cutter, oxy-acetylene torch, and hand tools to refurbish garbage dumpsters, containers, compactors, and garbage trucks.
  • Efficiently handled removal and installation of hydraulic lines for metal repairs or fixing issues like leaks or damage.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Performed repair work by removing and installing mechanical components for compactors and garbage trucks.
  • Experienced in operating MIG welders across diverse applications.
  • Painted all finish product.

Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crew Chief

Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
12.2012 - 04.2015
  • Performed daily maintenance and inspections on the Amphibious Assault Vehicle to ensure proper operation.
  • Maintained accurate records of all AAV repairs, services and preventive maintenance performed.
  • Provided technical guidance to junior crew members regarding the diagnosis and repair of AAVs.
  • Conducted training exercises with crew members to improve their proficiency in operating and maintaining AAVs.
  • Assisted in preparing detailed reports on operational readiness rates for assigned vehicles.
  • Trained new recruits on basic operation of the AAV's onboard weapons system.
  • Repaired damaged parts such as tracks, suspension arms or drive sprockets using welding equipment or specialized tools.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sachem HS North
Ronkonkoma, NY
06-2010

Some College (No Degree) -

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Skills

  • Safety awareness and Meetings
  • Reading Shop Drawings
  • Deadline Management
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Fabrications expertise
  • Production Scheduling
  • Fabrication skills
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Materials Management
  • Team Training
  • Tekla Structures
  • Tekla Powerfab
  • AGT Robotics/Cortex
  • Peddinghaus Equipment
  • Messer Equipment
  • Structural MIG welding
  • Layout/fitter wide flange, tubing, channel, columns, beams, truss'

Certification

  • OSHA 30
  • Forklift Certification

Timeline

Structural Shop Foreman

Tebbens Steel LLC
05.2019 - 04.2024

Welder/Welding Fabricator

TMC of Englewood
05.2015 - 05.2019

Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crew Chief

Marine Corps
12.2012 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Sachem HS North

Some College (No Degree) -

Stony Brook University

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