KALEB HOOPER
Cullman,AL
Summary
Dedicated Advanced Manufacturing Technician. Organized, proactive, and flexible with excellent multitasking and time management skills. Certificate of completion in Advanced Manufacturing, OSHA Certified 10-Hour General Industrial Safety and Health. Talented in developing and delivering programs to meet specific training needs. Trained in handling any HVAC need for residential, business and industrial customers. Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Martial Arts Instructor with 11-year employment with great accomplishments. I am an aggressive self-starter with a solid work background, excellent on-the-job performance evaluations, ability to accept increasing responsibility through job advancement, willing to travel, proficiency at analyzing problems and accomplishing tasks, and a willingness to evaluate new ideas and to pursue further education. Work exceptionally well with other employees and with superiors on the job, have a pleasant personality, and positive attitude. Will get the job done with the upmost top quality expectations of the company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Technician
General Dynamics Mission Systems
2022.05 - Current
- Precision Cleaning
- Visual inspection of Quarts and Beryllium parts
- Measuring within millionths of a inch on Quarts and Beryllium parts
- Lapping parts within millionths of a inch specifications.
- Capable of maintaining tight flatness and parallel specifications.
- Polishing parts while maintaining specifications.
- Chemical milling.
- Plasma spraying.
- Creating a radius for parts with specific measurements.
- Operating quality measuring devices such as a Zeiss, Mikrokator, Drop Indicator and Diamet.
- Able to read optical flat.
- Able to perform cleanroom processes and meet specifications.
Training Specialist
Topre America
2021.01 - 2022.05
- Conducted orientation sessions to assess skill levels and areas of strength and weakness.
- Developed new training programs such as online modules, interactive software, language labs and online programs and provided ongoing training to staff.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Assisted in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for organizations, departments and individuals.
- Documented participation and evaluated learning for each participant.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for training courses.
- Organized and implemented coursework, oversaw scheduling and monitored attendance through learning management system.
- Demonstrated proper operation and servicing of all equipment.
- Prepared videos for online and remote instruction.
- Traveled to train and create better techniques to learn better safety and use of the equipment.
- Utilized cross-training techniques to boost productivity and develop each team member's individual skills set.
Martial Arts Instructor
WU TANG MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
2011.01 - 2022.05
- Instilled discipline and respect in students, as well as proper technique
- Guided students through proper breathing, stance and fighting forms
- Taught skills to help avoid injuries and provided emergency first aid in the event of an incident
- Instructed on core principles of the discipline and key fighting strategies to students of all skill tiers.
- Devised new programs and monitored client progress
- Administered various fitness assessments to measure client progress
- Edited videos for teaching classes
- Re-racked weights and maintained neat, organized and clean studio
- Prepared teaching area for each class and returned all equipment to storage after classes
- Developed and delivered bi-weekly fitness classes
- Watched clients during exercises and assisted with exercises
- Evaluated member needs, taking into consideration fitness levels and current health conditions.
ASSEMBLY OPERATOR
CULLMAN
2020.08 - 2021.01
- Operated robots and maintained production levels
- Instructed co-workers on protocols and procedures of each shuttle to maximize and contributions
- Conducted frequent equipment inspections and basic repair actions to keep machinery operating at peak levels
- Worked seven different stations each week to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
- Operated all robots safely to reduce workplace accidents
- Prevented equipment jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearance.
HVAC Installer
VENTILATION SOLUTIONS LLC
2014.02 - 2015.01
- Serviced units to residential and commercial heating and air conditioning customers
- Interpreted construction drawings and cut sheets in field
- Used troubleshooting methods on HVAC components to diagnose and repair heat pumps, fireplace, geothermal, furnaces and air conditioning equipment
- Maintained safe working environment with proper execution of HVAC guidelines and usage of PPE equipment
- Reported problems with company tools and vehicles to crew foreman for quick resolution
- Presented job proposals for service repair or new units for new and existing customers
- Wired both line and low voltage to heating and cooling equipment
- Unloaded and loaded truck supplies and equipment using proper hoisting techniques to avoid accidents and injuries
- Inspected electrical circuits and components, employing test equipment to verify continuity and trace faults
- Responded quickly to emergency repair situations by phone or email within time frame.
Production Worker
SUMMIT TREESTANDS
2011.06 - 2012.02
- Troubleshot problems with equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures
- Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, moved boxes to staging area, sorted items and transported to final storage locations
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment
- Recorded production data in daily logs.
Education
Advanced Manufacturing Electrical Technology - Advanced Manufacturing/Electrical Technology
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL05.2018
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership Development
- Course Materials Development
- Instructor
- Class Scheduling
- Program Monitoring and Tracking
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Training Video Production
- In-Depth Research
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Fast Learner
- Dedicated
- 3+ years experience using Movavi and Adobe Premiere
- Team Building
- Precision Measuring
- Company Wide Training
- Customer Service
- Prepares Sample Clips
- Excellent Communication
- Quality Assurance
- 2+ years experience as Video Editor
- Skill Development
- Hand Tools
- Training Orientation
- Record Keeping
- Shipment Preparation
- Time Management
- Multi-Tasking
- Computer Technology
Timeline
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Technician
General Dynamics Mission Systems
2022.05 - Current
Training Specialist
Topre America
2021.01 - 2022.05
ASSEMBLY OPERATOR
CULLMAN
2020.08 - 2021.01
HVAC Installer
VENTILATION SOLUTIONS LLC
2014.02 - 2015.01
Production Worker
SUMMIT TREESTANDS
2011.06 - 2012.02
Martial Arts Instructor
WU TANG MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
2011.01 - 2022.05
Advanced Manufacturing Electrical Technology - Advanced Manufacturing/Electrical Technology
Calhoun Community College
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