Corbyn Taurone
Artec Industries
Layton,Utah
15
years of professional experience
Experienced fabrication and manufacturing professional with over 10 years in metal fabrication, welding, and CNC operations. Expertise in managing teams, optimizing workflows, and refining manufacturing processes to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. Proficient in 3D modeling, sheet metal fabrication, CNC programming, and manufacturing documentation.
Work History
Head of product development/R&D
2 Years 7 Months- Design new products based on market demand and manufacturing feasibility.
- Establish manufacturing standards and create production documentation.
- Prioritize team workload to meet development timelines.
- Support job shop operations through customer communication, quoting, and pricing.
- Led teams to define and execute product roadmap aligned with company vision.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to form product development decisions and prioritization.
- Oversaw product lifecycle management, ensuring timely delivery and quality throughout development phases.
- Established key performance indicators (KPIs) for product and team success, regularly reporting insights to leadership.
Production manager
2 Years- Led team of 10+ skilled tradesmen to ensure on-time delivery of quality products.
- Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of manufacturing targets.
- Oversaw daily production schedules to meet manufacturing targets consistently.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste and increasing productivity and throughput.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste, increasing productivity and throughput.
- Developed training processes for staff to enhance skills and promote continuous improvement culture.
- Inspected facility operations for safety, quality, and compliance with company standards.
- Developed training processes for staff, improving skill sets and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements in operations.
Welder/fabricator
3 Years 11 Months- MIG welded mild steel from .125”-.75” and TIG welded 6061/5052 aluminum from .08”-.25”.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated and welded sheet metal parts in both production and custom one-off environments.
- Operated and programmed CNC fiber laser, CNC press brakes and CNC lathe.
- Implemented process improvements to minimize material waste during production cycles.
- Inspected finished products for quality control, identifying defects and ensuring compliance with standards.
- Performed welding in multiple positions, ensuring structural integrity and meeting project specifications.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless project execution and enhance productivity.
- Developed custom jigs, fixtures, and procedures to streamline production workflows.
Welder/Fabricator
9 Years 5 Months- Built and repaired paramotors for optimal performance and reliability.
- Operated preset CNC lathes and mills.
- Assisted with manual machining and built fixtures for production parts.
- Assisted with manual machining and built production part fixtures to enhance assembly accuracy.
Tire technician
3 Months- Mounted and balanced tires on vehicles to ensure safety and performance.
- Delivered prompt and precise service while collaborating with team members.
- Performed tire installations and rotations with precision, ensuring customer safety and satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough inspections of tires to identify wear patterns and recommend solutions.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Welding & Fabrication
Skills
Time management
Problem solving
Job Management
Personnel management
Effective communication
Lean/JIT manufacturing
GMAW welding
GTAW welding
CNC operation
CNC programming
CNC machining
CNC press brakes
Manual machining
Mechanical systems
Fiber laser
Press brake operation
Sheet metal fabrication
Tube fabrication
Blueprint reading
3d scanning
Product development
SolidWorks
Fusion 360
Fixture Creation
Heavy machine operation
Customer service
Costing & Pricing
Quoting
Microsoft
Manufacturing document creation
3D modeling
Bysoft
Accomplishments
- Managed relationships with suppliers and customers.
- Managed workflow for multiple departments.
- Supported on time production across multiple departments.
- Managed quoting for custom jobs.
- Trained team members.
- Improved productivity.
- Improved quality.
- Supervised team of 10+ staff members.
Timeline
Head of product development/R&D
Artec Industries
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Production manager
Artec Industries
01.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Welder/fabricator
Artec Industries
02.2016 - 01.2020Read More
Welder/Fabricator
Great Salt Lake Sails
08.2011 - 01.2021Read More
Tire technician
Discount Tire CO.
05.2011 - 08.2011Read More
Layton High School
High School Diploma
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Davis Applied Technology College
No Degree from Welding & Fabrication
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