Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Activities
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Christopher Stirna

Christopher Stirna

Louisville,KY

Summary

Responsible and hardworking warehouse assembler who can collaborate with a team and produce quality work on deadlines. Metal Worker who possesses an exceptional ability to process information, adjust controls and concentrate for long periods of time. Break Press Operator knowledgeable about machines, tools and equipment used in all sheet metal processes. Machine Operator 1 with 23 years experience reviewing work orders and running several different machines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Machine Operator with positive attitude and a commitment to safety, quality, customer service and lean manufacturing. Talented Machine Operator with solid work history and proven ability to perform well in a team and individually.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Rivet Driver 2

Kentucky Trailer
09.2021 - 09.2024
  • 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.
  • Assembled and tested parts and components to meet safety and performance standards.
  • Recorded and documented all maintenance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Consistently met or exceeded production targets by employing effective time-management skills and maintaining focus on task completion.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.

Press Break Operator

Misa Metal Fabricating Inc
01.2017 - 08.2021
  • Strategic thinker
  • Production scheduling familiarity
  • Blueprint reading
  • Some Electrical knowledge
  • Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Analyzed and interpreted blueprints, data and manuals to determine precise specifications
  • Weighed raw data, reviewed parts history and organized results prior to quality analysis
  • Analyzed manufacturing data against functional design and expected quality results
  • Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product defects
  • Bent, fitted and brazed pipes according to precise specifications
  • Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently
  • Lifted and moved items weighing over so pounds
  • Maintained strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers

Machine Operator 1

Progress Rail Services
04.1993 - 08.2016
  • Company Overview: Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
  • Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned
  • Changed equipment over to new product
  • Maintained proper stock levels on a line
  • Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
  • Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges
  • Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
  • Started up and shut down processing equipment
  • Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Education

High School Diploma -

Charleroi High School
Charleroi, PA
01.1992

Skills

  • Service-minded
  • Metal working ability
  • Crane/hoist expert
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Quality assurance authority
  • Initiative to work independently
  • Punctuality
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Professionalism
  • Record-keeping
  • Time management abilities
  • Communication Skills

References

  • Ryan Davis, VP LRS Materials, Logistics, & Strategic Planning, Progress Rail Services, 256-505-6593, rdavis@progressrail.com, 07/19/16, I confirm I have known Chris Stirna for 18 years. Chris has been an employee of Progress Rail Services for 23 years. I highly recommend Chris Stirna for employment.
  • Joe Mathews, Production Manager, Progress Rail a Caterpillar Company, 502-741-9575, 03/04/94, 09/01/16, Chris has shown his ability to grow with a company and help bring new employees up to speed with standards and expectations of the job.

Activities

  • Built an addition along with a garage onto my house by myself. I have knowledge of electric and plumbing.
  • Coached son's little league football team Steelers.

Timeline

Rivet Driver 2

Kentucky Trailer
09.2021 - 09.2024

Press Break Operator

Misa Metal Fabricating Inc
01.2017 - 08.2021

Machine Operator 1

Progress Rail Services
04.1993 - 08.2016

High School Diploma -

Charleroi High School
Christopher Stirna