Christopher Ketchum
Richlands,NC
Summary
Dedicated Frame Builder with expertise in blueprint interpretation and the assembly of high-quality furniture frames. Proven ability to train new employees and implement best practices, enhancing team performance and maintaining safety standards in the workplace.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Frame Builder
FUSION FURNITURE L.L.C.
Ecru, Mississippi
10.2023 - 08.2026
- Assembled furniture frames with power and hand tools, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure precise furniture frame construction.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on materials, preventing defects before assembly.
- Repaired damaged frames by cutting out existing parts and replacing them with new ones.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold a clean, organized workspace.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Implemented best practices for workflow and equipment maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Monitored workflows within the shop to ensure deadlines were met efficiently.
- Provided guidance and training to apprentices learning how to build bicycle frames.
Frame Builder
Magnolia furniture
Pontotoc, Mississippi
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate frame construction.
- Assembled furniture frames using power tools and hand tools effectively.
- Inspected materials for quality assurance before starting frame assembly.
- Implemented best practices for efficient workflow and equipment maintenance.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
Frame Builder
Southern Motion
Pontotoc, Mississippi
02.2013 - 02.2018
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate frame construction.
- Assembled furniture frames using power tools and hand tools effectively.
- Provided guidance and training to apprentices learning how to build bicycle frames.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Frame Builder
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
Ecru, Mississippi
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate frame construction.
- Assembled furniture frames using power tools and hand tools effectively.
- Implemented best practices for efficient workflow and equipment maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Provided guidance and training to apprentices learning how to build bicycle frames.
Education
Residential Construction - Carpentry
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS05-1998
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Frame assembly
- Quality assurance
- Material inspection
- Product inspection
- Frame finishing
- Wood framing
- Tool maintenance
- Workflow optimization
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Frame Builder
FUSION FURNITURE L.L.C.
10.2023 - 08.2026
Frame Builder
Magnolia furniture
01.2018 - 01.2023
Frame Builder
Southern Motion
02.2013 - 02.2018
Frame Builder
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
01.2007 - 01.2013
Residential Construction - Carpentry
Northeast Mississippi Community College