Christopher La Joie
Tacoma,WA
Summary
I am detail oriented, self motivated, can work with teams or independently. I am reliable. I show up on time and love to learn.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
Torklift International Incorporated
Kent, Washington
06.2018 - Current
- Tested performance of in-development parts, assemblies and systems under simulated operating conditions to optimize plans.
- Drafted technical drawings and diagrams for engineering projects.
- Coordinated with engineers and project managers to ensure project specifications were met.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to streamline project completion.
- Gathered data from multiple sources to evaluate problems, determine trends and diagnose issues.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Compiled and maintained records documenting engineering schematics and installed equipment.
- Reviewed customer feedback regarding product performance and made necessary adjustments.
- Designed or modified engineering schematics using computer-aided design software.
- Provided training on proper operation of machinery used in the production process.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Ensured that quality control measures are met throughout the entire manufacturing process.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
Inventory Specialist
Walmart
Federal Way, Washington
01.2007 - 12.2017
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Coordinated logistics for inventory movement between locations.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for receiving goods into the Backroom.
- Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing stock productivity.
- Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
- Oversaw the receiving, storing, and issuing of stock to ensure efficiency.
- Identified and resolved inventory problems, including damaged or lost items.
- Managed end-of-life inventory to minimize losses and maximize returns.
- Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding, Broadcast Journalism, Ceramics
Green River Community College
Auburn, WAGED -
Green River Community College
Auburn, WASkills
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Engineering drawings, Production and evaluation
- Assembly drawing
- Aluminum welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Fabrication
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Spray transfer
- MIG welding expertise
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Torklift International Incorporated
06.2018 - Current
Inventory Specialist
Walmart
01.2007 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Welding, Broadcast Journalism, Ceramics
Green River Community College
GED -
Green River Community College