Christopher Kasbaum
Mustang,USA
Summary
Professional with robust background in maintaining and repairing electrical systems. Proven ability to resolve complex issues and ensure equipment reliability, contributing to improved operational performance. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Focused on delivering reliable, high-quality results through technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Electro-Tech
American Tissue Industries Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Installation and Repair on combined count of 30 or more machines daily.
- 3phase 480v ac controlled via 24v dc controllers including safety trips and security devices.
- Diagnostics and problem tracking consisting of PLC, Drive Units, Hmi’s, relays, contactors, motors, servos, encoders, sensors of every type and style, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical applications, electrical components and there integration between all sorts of different systems, dust collectors conveyor systems and components, package wrappers, log saws, paper converting winders/rewinders, lamination units, core machines, pumps electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic pumps, case packers, case sealers, spiral conveyors, palletizers, pallet stackers, pallet wrappers, turn tables, forklifts, sky lifts, scissor lifts, roll trucks, automated robotic install, program writing and alteration, bailers.
- Skilled in welding arc,mig, and tig, mill working, drill presses, lathes, band saws, sand blasting, fabrication from raw stock to finished piece, bearing replacement, roller prep and removal and replacement, automation systems.
Residential Fence and Gate Installer
Self Employed
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Installed residential fences and fabricated customized gates.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
Casing Crew/ Floor Hand
Butch’s Rat Hole & Anchor Service, Inc
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Ran casing in oilfield.
- Drove company van throughout Oklahoma and Texas.
- Worked in shop on miscellaneous projects like installing gps on all company vehicles, loading/unloading equipment for jobs, installing security locks all around the office and shop, etc.
- Reason for job loss: company closed the Oklahoma City branch.
Machine Operator
Vox Printing
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Manufactured paper products on a Kemp Smith Die Cutter.
- Perform daily preventive maintenance and up keep and when necessary maintenance repair.
- Knowledgeable in the 32 Kaizen events and task, including continuous improvements, Poke Yoke, 5/6 S, WI Work Instruction, completed 2 Second Lean Workshop.
- Out of 4 shifts or crews I was the only solo operator and had no problem carrying my work load and meeting any and all expectations given. I work well and efficiently whether alone or within a team or group setting.
- I kept an ongoing log of downtime and status updates on a live network system while operating any and all equipment daily.
- Vox certified forklift, scissor lift, and boom or sky lift operator. Trained and certified on all maintenance shop equipment including metal lathe, mill press, sheet metal press, band, table, and scroll saw, mig welder, hydraulic press, etc.
Warehouse Manager
FourSeasons Building Products
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Maintained and performed all warehouse task including all order pulling, shipping, receiving, planning, organizing, and cleaning.
- Implemented organizing processes within the warehouse similar to 5S Simplifying SOP Theories in which was noticed by the regional manager to the point they started implementing the same organizing techniques in at least 4/5 other warehouse locations within the company.
- Multiple coworkers including my managing supervisor regularly expressed how much of an improvement and more efficient the warehouse had become compared to previous to my hiring.
- After a group lesson covering some of the new products the company had just started supplying, the contractor teaching the lesson asked my supervising manager if I had ever worked with the particular products our company carried, because in his opinion I picked up the concept and mechanics of the material and how the processes worked as though I had possibly some background or history working with it. In which she informed him that no I had no prior experience with it but that I learn very fast and I pay attention to detail.
- I also filled the position as the delivery truck driver at times we were shorthanded.
Line Lead/ Line Tech
Clearwater Paper Inc.
06.2012 - 11.2016
- Maintained a position of leadership overseeing three converting rolled lines including one Futura winder, two Chan Lee winders, three core machines, with four TMC Uno wrappers, three Infinity case packers, one LGV robot, and seven E80 automated robots with automated palletizers, pallet wrapper, stacker, and pallet inserter.
- Maintained a level of best/top wrapper operator by upper administration amongst 217 employees all while the monthly turnover rate was on average 45/50%.
- Had the fastest changeover time out of all four shifts while maintaining the fastest time the entire time with the company.
- Achieved the highest production count amongst 17 plants nationwide awarding Oklahoma City converting plant a corporate and CEO personal visit for a plant wide held meeting to congratulate on our achievements.
- Out of 217 employees only 3 were given The Spot Award one of which was given to me for Continuous Improvement Achievements and Innovative Ideas, which included a $500 bonus and an article within the company wide printed tribune and posted on the local bulletin board.
- Assisted in numerous work projects involving maintenance work orders in order to help with maintenance crew’s time restraints and work request overloads.
- Multiple maintenance employees expressed preference to working during my teams shift, due to the reduced maintenance calls, compared to all other shifts.
- Especially calls involving the plants newest pieces of machinery the automated robots. E80 robots in which covered automated product orientation placement or diverter, pallet builder or stacker, pallet wrapper and turntable, slip shooter (slip sheet inserter), pallet stacker/ wood pallet inserter, and L.G.V (Laser Guided Vehicle). All of which I trained myself on after receiving the basic machine operation run through.
- Within my first 6 months I improved the poly changing SOP and reduced the previous expectation time lapse of 2 minutes and 45 seconds to change a roll of poly out on the wrappers, all the way down to the new expectation time lapse of 45-55 seconds just by adding one extra step in the preparation of the upcoming roll to be loaded. On an average of 43 rolls across 3 rolled lines per shift added up to 1046 hours of down time a year reduced.
- Afterwards was approached by our plant superintendent and the CI manager showing their appreciation.
- Clearwater paper closed their Oklahoma City Operations
Education
Entry into Business and Accounting, Med. Terminology and Human Arts
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2004
Basics/ Pre-Med prerequisites, AP/ Honors Courses
Eastern State College
Wilburton, OK05.2003
High School Diploma -
Stigler High School
Stigler, Oklahoma01.2002
Skills
- Large Equipment Operation
- MSHA Certification
- OSHA Certification
- High Tech/High Touch Certification
- LEAN Principles
- Forklift Operation
- Scissor Lift Operation
- Sky Jack Lift Operation
- H2S Training
Awards Affiliations
- Presidential Award of Achievement in 2002
- Masonic Award of Upcoming American Students
- Who's Who Amongst American Students, Boy State in State of Oklahoma, All-American National Athlete, and FCA.
- SPOT Award from Clearwater Paper Inc. 2014/2015
- Fanuc Robotics certified through Clearwater Paper Inc.
Professional References
- Finny Mathew, (405) 921-4305
- David Lachance (405) 305-0604
- Tammy Wasson, (918) 688-4156
- Linda Lewis, (405) 632-3652
Timeline
Maintenance Electro-Tech
American Tissue Industries Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2025
Residential Fence and Gate Installer
Self Employed
04.2019 - 06.2021
Casing Crew/ Floor Hand
Butch’s Rat Hole & Anchor Service, Inc
10.2018 - 03.2019
Machine Operator
Vox Printing
06.2017 - 09.2018
Warehouse Manager
FourSeasons Building Products
11.2016 - 02.2017
Line Lead/ Line Tech
Clearwater Paper Inc.
06.2012 - 11.2016
Basics/ Pre-Med prerequisites, AP/ Honors Courses
Eastern State College
Entry into Business and Accounting, Med. Terminology and Human Arts
Oklahoma City Community College
High School Diploma -
Stigler High School
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