Christopher Smith
Chickamauga,GA
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright/machinist/welder
Andritz Hydro
Canada
05.2024 - Current
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
Millwright
Hydropoint field welding & machining
Chattanooga, TN
02.2022 - Current
- Operate machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance and setup of machineries.
- Mig weld, tig weld, plasma torch, acetylene torch, and vertical and horizontal mills.
Floor Supervisor
Scosta Corp
Bowling Green, FL
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Resolved conflicts among staff members diplomatically, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Mentored new hires in company policies, job responsibilities, and expectations, ensuring successful integration into the team.
- Boosted sales through effective merchandising strategies and attention to product placement on the floor.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively managing floor operations and addressing concerns promptly.
- Served as a positive role model for staff, exemplifying strong leadership qualities and a commitment to company values.
Machinist/ Millwright/welder
Hydropoint
Chattanooga, TN
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
Millwright Apprentice
BHI Energy
Piedmont, SC
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Disassembled and reassembled hydro turbines.
- Learned the mechanical aspects of kaplan and francis units.
Order Picker
Kenco Logistics
Chattanooga, TN
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Used RF scanner to load totes, pallets and carts onto trucks for customer delivery.
Lead Man
Scosta Corp
Wauchula, FL
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Interpreted blueprints and job orders to workers and assigned duties.
- Assigning & overseeing jobs to completion.
- Measure & operation of saws.
- Assemble wooden trusses & assist in assembly of metal trusses.
- Gather & prepare orders for shipment.
- Operate forklift to load & unload products.
- Coordinate with shipping & receiving.
Truss Builder
Hiwassee Structural Products
Chattanooga, TN
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with team members and line supervisors on production adjustments.
- Installed and hammered metal connector plates to join trusses.
- Upheld quality assurance procedures by inspecting materials and completed work.
- Ran heavy machinery to embed and secure metal components.
- Operated overhead cranes and forklifts to move heavy loads around production and loading zones.
- Built trusses following specifications of customer orders and established company standards.
- Assembled trusses out of lumber, metal connectors and related materials.
- Achieved production deadlines with quick, accurate work and minimal errors to meet strict requirements.
- Checked daily work orders to accurately prepare materials and supplies for numerous projects over timeframe.
Welder/Fabricator
Tag Manufacturing Company
Chattanooga, TN
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Manufactured buckets for heavy machinery, including backhoes & large tractors.
- Prepared buckets for paint, installation of side cutters & wear shrouds using acetylene torch, plasma torch, die grinder, & mig welder.
- Planned & laid out work to meet production deadlines.
- Loaded & unloaded product using forklift.
- Staged product for shipping.
Welder/Fabricator
Allied Engineering Products
Rocky Face, GA
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Manufactured parts for heavy machinery, including dump trucks & utility trucks, using acetylene torch, plasma torch, die grinder, & mig welder.
- Staged product for shipping.
- Heavy equipment operator.
Mechanic Assistant
Walker Automotive
Ringgold, GA
03.2006 - 02.2009
- An after school & weekend position.
- Build & rebuild engines, transmissions, & exhaust systems.
- Gained an overall knowledge of motor vehicles.
Education
Ringgold High School
Ringgold, GA2008
Skills
- Machinery Assembly
- Structural Welding
- Mechanical Tool Usage
- Safety Procedures
- Power Tools Operation
- Equipment Inspections
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Machinery Dismantling
- Blueprint Reading
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- PPE Use
Timeline
Millwright/machinist/welder
Andritz Hydro
05.2024 - Current
Floor Supervisor
Scosta Corp
08.2022 - 05.2024
Millwright
Hydropoint field welding & machining
02.2022 - Current
Machinist/ Millwright/welder
Hydropoint
12.2020 - 07.2022
Millwright Apprentice
BHI Energy
10.2020 - 02.2022
Order Picker
Kenco Logistics
07.2019 - 10.2020
Lead Man
Scosta Corp
09.2015 - 07.2019
Truss Builder
Hiwassee Structural Products
05.2012 - 09.2015
Welder/Fabricator
Tag Manufacturing Company
03.2010 - 05.2012
Welder/Fabricator
Allied Engineering Products
02.2009 - 03.2010
Mechanic Assistant
Walker Automotive
03.2006 - 02.2009
Ringgold High School