Larry Tipton
Maryville,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on safety compliance and effective communication. Expertise in CNC operation and sheet metal fabrication, ready to leverage skills to enhance production workflows and mentor future team members.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Cherokee Millwright Inc
Maryville , TN
05.2017 - Current
- Fabricated sheet metal components using various tools and machinery.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for precise fabrication tasks.
- Operated CNC machines to create custom metal parts, ensuring precision and quality.
- Assembled and welded metal structures according to project specifications, contributing to overall project success.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all fabrication processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Fabricate sheet metal pieces by cutting, punching, bending, rolling, and forming with hand tools or machines.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal.
- Construct parts from flat sheets of metals utilizing a variety of hand tools including hammers, punches and drills.
- Assemble ducts and fittings using screws, bolts, rivets, solder, caulking or welding techniques.
- Operated and maintained coil machinery to accurately cut, form, and fabricate sheet metal components for HVAC ductwork, ensuring quality, precision, and adherence to job specifications.
Sheet Metal Foreman
Tate & Lyle-HTH companies
Loudon, Tennessee
07.2012 - 04.2017
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and equipment operation.
- Supervised sheet metal fabrication processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated workflow among operators to meet production schedules effectively.
- Inspected completed products for adherence to specifications and standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on design modifications and improvements.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding project status updates.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Welding
Pellissippi State Community College
Maryville, TN09-2017
Graduate Certificate - HVAC
Lincoln Park Technology & Trade Center
Knoxville, TN05-2011
Skills
- CNC operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Production scheduling
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Overhead crane operation
- Cutting and bending skills
Timeline
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Cherokee Millwright Inc
05.2017 - Current
Sheet Metal Foreman
Tate & Lyle-HTH companies
07.2012 - 04.2017
Graduate Certificate - Welding
Pellissippi State Community College
Graduate Certificate - HVAC
Lincoln Park Technology & Trade Center