Christopher Temple
Boaz,AL
Summary
Dependable mechanical professional experienced with heavy equipment. Background includes work with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic machinery used in harsh environments and requiring continuous upkeep. Performed inspections on newly assembled aircraft throughout the assembly process.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Mitchell Grocery
Albertville, AL
05.2023 - Current
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor data to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
Quality Control Technician
Structure Medical
Madison, AL
06.2021 - Current
- Performed quality inspection on parts to ensure proper finish and dimensions before shipment to customers
- Operated CMM using PCDMIS operating system
- Checking parts and adjusting parts to meet the required dimensions
Metal Finisher & Quality Control Technician
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Arab, AL
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Polish and bead blast parts to ensure a proper finish on all parts according to company and customer specifications
- Operated CMM and adjusted parts before they were run to ensure proper measurements
Equipment Operator
HUHTAMAKI
Albertville, AL
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided continuous process support to ensure the plant was clean and organized at all times
- Forklift operator moving pallets of plates to take them to the staging area for the plates to be delivered to the customer
- Operated paper plate manufacturing machine and packed them to be shipped out to the customer
A&P Certified Technician & Equipment Operator
HAECO AMERICAS
Greensboro, NC
12.2016 - 06.2018
- A&P Mechanic removing & replacing engines, landing gear, flight control components, APU's, and air conditioning units
- Inspected aircraft parts to determine serviceability and required repairs
- Ran pneumatic and hydraulic systems to perform acceptability checks
- Operated boom and scissor lifts as well as other ground servicing equipment
QA Inspector
Honda Jet
Greensboro, NC
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Inspected parts for defects such as cracks, chips, scratches, burrs or other surface imperfections.
- Recorded test results in logbooks and databases.
- Utilized measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Performed mechanical, electrical, functional, and dimensional inspections on components and assemblies.
- Monitored production processes for conformance with quality standards.
- Documented non-conformance issues using standard forms.
Track/Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
US ARMY
Ft Irwin, CA
08.2004 - 04.2009
- Performed inspections and maintenance on all company vehicles to ensure vehicles were always in service when needed
- Overseas deployment to Iraq performing maintenance on equipment on all units on base to ensure they were able to complete all missions
Education
A&P license for aircraft mechanics -
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
05.2015
Associate Degree of Applied Science and Technology -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
12.2013
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Maintenance Documentation
- Inspections
- Compliance Standards
- Preventive Maintenance
- Technical Documentation Reading
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Blueprint Reading
- Professional Demeanor
- Team Building
- Safety Protocol Knowledge
- Attentive to Detail
- Military Maintenance Standards
Timeline
Buyer
Mitchell Grocery
05.2023 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Structure Medical
06.2021 - Current
Metal Finisher & Quality Control Technician
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
04.2019 - 06.2021
Equipment Operator
HUHTAMAKI
07.2018 - 04.2019
A&P Certified Technician & Equipment Operator
HAECO AMERICAS
12.2016 - 06.2018
QA Inspector
Honda Jet
06.2015 - 07.2016
Track/Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
US ARMY
08.2004 - 04.2009
A&P license for aircraft mechanics -
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Associate Degree of Applied Science and Technology -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
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