Christopher Kendall
Milan,Tennessee
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with a strong background in manufacturing and welding, honed at companies like Ceco Doors. Expert in enhancing production efficiency and workplace safety, demonstrated through successful team training and process improvements. Skilled in welding techniques and equipment operation, with a commitment to quality and team mentorship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Helper
Williams Steele
09.2024 - Current
- Fetched materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals.
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
- Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Manufacturing Technician
Ceco Doors
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Increased overall productivity by training new technicians and providing ongoing support to team members.
- Assembled and tested parts and components to meet safety and performance standards.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing standardized procedures and streamlining workflow.
Labeling Department
Tyson Foods
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stock shortages while optimizing storage space utilization.
- Collaborated with other supervisors to develop interdepartmental strategies for process improvement and increased efficiency across the organization.
- Increased employee retention by implementing effective training programs and providing consistent support for professional development.
- Achieved budgetary goals by monitoring expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and negotiating vendor contracts.
Blasting Teardown Build Team Tamper Proofing Inspe
Tanklining of Paris
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Coordinated casting efforts across multiple projects, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Developed strong relationships with agents, managers, and other industry professionals to maintain a diverse talent pool.
- Organized comprehensive databases of potential talent for future projects as part of proactive planning initiatives.
- Mentored junior team members in effective casting techniques to enhance overall team performance.
- Negotiated contracts with talent representatives to secure favorable terms for both parties involved in productions.
- Sandblasted heavy equipment using spray guns and sandblasting equipment to clean grease, dried concrete, oil paint and rust from equipment.
- Prevented misfires by conducting thorough pre-blast inspections of all equipment, connections, and detonators before initiating each blast sequence.
- Improved team productivity with consistent communication and coordination during blasting operations.
- Enhanced blasting efficiency by implementing precise drilling techniques and following established safety protocols.
Education
None - Grade School
Jackson Central Merry
Jackson Tennessee General Metals -
Tennessee of Applied Technology
Paris TN 06.2015
Skills
- Grinding experience
- Power and hand tools
- Cutting Torch Operation
- Site cleanup
- Safety Procedures
- Forklift Operation
- Welding Techniques
- Fire prevention
- Workplace Safety
- Power Tools Operation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Equipment Operation
- Power tool use
- Welding Standards
- Structural welding
- Welding Positions
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Stick Welding
- Flux core welding
- Plasma cutting
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Comprehending blueprints
- Hand tools operation
- Fabrication
- Shaping and cutting
- Torch cutting
- Blueprint Reading
- Crane Operation
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Worksite safety
- Vehicle operations
- Bandsaw expertise
Timeline
Welder Helper
Williams Steele
09.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Ceco Doors
12.2021 - 07.2024
Labeling Department
Tyson Foods
12.2020 - 08.2021
Blasting Teardown Build Team Tamper Proofing Inspe
Tanklining of Paris
01.2015 - 07.2019
None - Grade School
Jackson Central Merry
General Metals -
Tennessee of Applied Technology
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