Colton Higgs
West Haven,USA
Summary
My qualifications and experiences as a machinist have led to my desire to be the best at this art. I not only enjoy being a machinist but look for every opportunity to embrace new challenges within my scope to increase my knowledge, skills and abilities. As a skilled machinist, I can operate both manual and CNC lathes and mills. My ability to comprehend and make program decisions is the confidence I have to be the best at what I carry out and in-turn increases my knowledge daily to make edits and proper offsets to the machinery. I work well with teams, team building and problem solving. At the top, I make it my business to learn more, contribute to the goals and objectives of the company. I specifically find it rewarding to be part of an organization that sets a standard of excellence and delivers on time. Lastly and most important, my loyalty and integrity is the highest and I will bring energetic commitment. At this point in my career, I know I have the experience to make a significant contribution to your organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Installer
Car Tunes Audio
Layton, UT
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate installations.
- Mentored junior installers, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Established strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and professionalism.
- Customized installation plans to cater to individual client needs and preferences.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
Installer and Production
PETRIFIED FOREST FENCING
Ogden, UT
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Custom cement fencing
- Leveling, digging and placement of posts
- Cement cutting, measuring of posts and panels
- Production- cement mixing, molding and preparing for shipment
- Installing fencing
- Spraying stain/glaze and clear coating for finished product
- Fork lift driver & Skid steer operator
Sales and Labor/Installations
Car Tunes
Ogden, Layton, UT
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Sales: I answer the incoming phone calls and help customers coming in to the stores to purchase products or get help with issues in their vehicle
- Installations: I install the stereo and car products
- Such as stereo decks, subwoofer's, door speakers, sub boxes, wiring, backup cameras, trouble shooting any issues ect.
- I work on all vehicles; cars, trucks, boats
MACHINIST
RED DOG MACHINING
PLEASANT VIEW, UT
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Mainly working on a manual mill
- Machining parts to proper dimensions as called out on specified blueprints from the customer(s)
- Maintaining tolerances called out on blueprints, using the correct and properly calibrated tool for that specific measurement
PAINTING/FINISHING
BMG FINISHING
LAYTON, UT
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Prep work for painting including putty all holes, caulking, casings, baseboards and windows
- Spackling walls and all necessary imperfections
- Sanding, walls, casing and base boards including masking all areas to be painted
- Spray guns and back rolling
MACHINIST
LEARNWORKS
OGDEN, UT
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Technician Machinist for a wide variety
- Included set-up, matching proper tooling to programs, tracking work project hours, measurements/ calibration, priority jobs, reading/determining blueprint specifications and standards
MACHINIST
TRUE POSITION
WEST HAVEN, UT
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Technician Machinist for a wide variety of parts from different organizations and manufactures
- Included set-ups, writing programs for conventional milling, matching proper tooling to programs, measurements/calibration, priority jobs, reading/determining blueprint specifications and standards
MACHINIST
JD MACHINE
OGDEN, UT
10.2010 - 04.2012
- Technician Machinist Training included set-up, coding, tracking work project hours, measurements/calibration, priority jobs, reading/ determining blueprint specifications and standards
MACHINIST & NDT PENETRANT INSPECTOR
WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL
OGDEN, UT
10.2007 - 02.2009
- Technician Machinist/Penetrate Inspector for detecting material imperfections and flaws
- Included set-up, programing editing, tracking work project hours, measurements/calibration, priority jobs, and reading/determining blueprint specifications and standards
Education
Machining
Ogden Weber Applied Tech College
Ogden, UT01.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Roy High School
01.2007
Skills
- Decision knowledge of proper tool needed for specific machining task Blueprint reading; full understanding of specifications, requirements and standards Well organized and Safety Consciences Leadership Skills welcomes challenges, team-player, good communicator, reports on time, hard-worker, ability to get task delivered on time, works in any type of environment Strong interest in machining and business practices, taking good notes on the parts being machined as well as notes on the machine itself Also leaving very descriptive turnovers, whether being verbal or written Able to stay focused on task and complete assigned work in a timely manner
Certification
Completed: Machine levels I, II, III CNC Machining. Certificates earned. Basic Welding Certificate earned. Ogden Weber Applied Technical College 2007 to 2011. Attended and recertified in Machining levels I, II, III CNC Machining. Certificates earned. Basic Welding. Certificate earned. Blueprint Reading Course Certificate. Non Destructive Testing certificate received at Williams International. Also Forklift and .pallet jack training
Timeline
Lead Installer
Car Tunes Audio
04.2022 - 03.2025
Installer and Production
PETRIFIED FOREST FENCING
09.2021 - 04.2022
Sales and Labor/Installations
Car Tunes
07.2018 - 08.2021
MACHINIST
RED DOG MACHINING
01.2016 - 06.2018
PAINTING/FINISHING
BMG FINISHING
07.2014 - 12.2015
MACHINIST
LEARNWORKS
02.2013 - 06.2014
MACHINIST
TRUE POSITION
06.2012 - 01.2013
MACHINIST
JD MACHINE
10.2010 - 04.2012
MACHINIST & NDT PENETRANT INSPECTOR
WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL
10.2007 - 02.2009
Machining
Ogden Weber Applied Tech College
High School Diploma - undefined
Roy High School