Karl Fairchild
Sherwood
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
UTILITY TECHNICIAN - MANUFACTURING
IAC
<ul>
<li>Helped maintain operational efficiency by troubleshooting line issues.</li>
<li>Stocked necessary parts for seamless production.</li>
<li>Assisted in training new employees to improve overall team performance.</li>
<li>Supported supervisor in ensuring timely dispatch of parts.</li>
</ul>
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Helped maintain operational efficiency by troubleshooting line issues.
- Stocked necessary parts for seamless production.
- Assisted in training new employees to improve overall team performance.
- Supported supervisor in ensuring timely dispatch of parts.
SELF-EMPLOYED AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Operate independent business specializing in automotive painting and various bodywork services.
MACHINE OPERATOR
RR Donnelley
<ul>
<li>Run paper machines to produce various types of labels.</li>
</ul>
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Run paper machines to produce various types of labels.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Leuco Tool
<ul>
<li>Enhanced saw blade precision through effective use of Facers and CNC machines.</li>
</ul>
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Enhanced saw blade precision through effective use of Facers and CNC machines.
GENERAL LABOR
Georgia Pacific
<ul>
<li>Processed scrap cardboard to ensure efficient material recovery.</li>
<li>Concluded assignment upon completion of project objectives.</li>
</ul>
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Processed scrap cardboard to ensure efficient material recovery.
- Concluded assignment upon completion of project objectives.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Tenneco
<ul>
<li>Processed scrap cardboard to ensure efficient material recovery.</li>
<li>Concluded assignment upon completion of project objectives.</li>
</ul>
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Processed scrap cardboard to ensure efficient material recovery.
- Concluded assignment upon completion of project objectives.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Nex Solutions
<ul>
<li>Conducted inspection of machine parts, executed tool changes, set up machinery, and package finished parts.</li>
</ul>
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Conducted inspection of machine parts, executed tool changes, set up machinery, and package finished parts.
PRESS OPERATOR
VCI
<ul>
<li>Bent metal to meet required specifications.</li>
</ul>
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Bent metal to meet required specifications.
POWDER PACKAGING MACHINE OPERATOR
Abbott Nutrition
<ul>
<li>Ensured proper alignment of cans and boxes in machinery while correcting jams.</li>
<li>Conducted visual inspections every 10-15 minutes for defects and label positioning.</li>
<li>production data into computer system for accurate inventory management.</li>
<li>Managed operations of depalletizer, labeler, over capper, and over capper depalletizer</li>
</ul>
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Ensured proper alignment of cans and boxes in machinery while correcting jams.
- Conducted visual inspections every 10-15 minutes for defects and label positioning.
- production data into computer system for accurate inventory management.
- Managed operations of depalletizer, labeler, over capper, and over capper depalletizer
PACK BUILDING
Cold Heading Co
<ul>
<li>Fabricated tooling and assembled packs for tool room jobs.</li>
<li>Operated pointers and rollers to maintain precision in production processes.</li>
</ul>
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Fabricated tooling and assembled packs for tool room jobs.
- Operated pointers and rollers to maintain precision in production processes.
PAINTER/AUTO BODY TECH
Freedom Motors
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Helped maintain operational efficiency by troubleshooting line issues.
- Stocked necessary parts for seamless production.
- Assisted in training new employees to improve overall team performance.
- Supported supervisor in ensuring timely dispatch of parts.
CNC MACHINIST
Paragon Metals
<ul>
<li>Inspected machine parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure specifications met.</li>
<li>Conducted comprehensive visual inspections for defects including dings, dents, and burrs.</li>
<li>Changed tools and adjusted offsets to maintain operational precision.</li>
<li>Utilized fork truck for efficient transfer of parts between machines.</li>
</ul>
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Inspected machine parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure specifications met.
- Conducted comprehensive visual inspections for defects including dings, dents, and burrs.
- Changed tools and adjusted offsets to maintain operational precision.
- Utilized fork truck for efficient transfer of parts between machines.
MACHINIST
Elwood Staffing
<ul>
<li>Inspected machine parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure specifications met.</li>
<li>Conducted comprehensive visual inspections for defects including dings, dents, and burrs.</li>
<li>Changed tools and adjusted offsets to maintain operational precision.</li>
<li>Utilized fork truck for efficient transfer of parts between machines.</li>
</ul>
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Inspected machine parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure specifications met.
- Conducted comprehensive visual inspections for defects including dings, dents, and burrs.
- Changed tools and adjusted offsets to maintain operational precision.
- Utilized fork truck for efficient transfer of parts between machines.
PAINTER
Morgan Olson. LLC
Sturgis
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Prepped and painted truck bodies, enhancing durability and visual appeal.
- Inspected and corrected paint defects, ensuring high-quality finishes.
- Operated forklifts for efficient waste management, maintaining a clean workspace.
CNC MACHINIST
Bronson Precision Products
Bronson
04.2003 - 02.2007
- Performed precise tool adjustments and measurements, ensuring optimal CNC lathe operations.
- Utilized calipers and micrometers for accurate part inspection and operated CNC mills and grinders,
- Safely transferred parts using forklifts, streamlining workflow and minimizing handling errors
STAPLE STOCK UNLOADER
Walmart Distribution
Coldwater
06.2000 - 09.2002
- Efficiently unloaded freight using specialized equipment, ensuring timely warehouse operations.
- Accurately logged freight data into systems, enhancing inventory tracking and management.
- Conducted thorough visual inspections to detect and report freight damage, maintaining quality control.
Education
AUTO BODY - Battle Creek, MI
Calhoun County Vo-ed
Battle Creek, MI01-1986
Union City High School - Union City, MI
Union City High School
Union City, MI01-1986
Skills
- Machinery maintenance
- Troubleshooting and quality assurance
- Safety Regulation Adherence
- Employee Training
- Forklift Operation
- Parts management
- Detail-oriented automotive painting
- Surface prep and vehicle checks
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
UTILITY TECHNICIAN - MANUFACTURING
IAC
10.2021 - 12.2025
SELF-EMPLOYED AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER
05.2020 - 02.2021
MACHINE OPERATOR
RR Donnelley
07.2019 - 05.2020
MACHINE OPERATOR
Leuco Tool
02.2019 - 05.2019
GENERAL LABOR
Georgia Pacific
09.2018 - 10.2018
MACHINE OPERATOR
Tenneco
03.2018 - 09.2018
MACHINE OPERATOR
Nex Solutions
08.2017 - 11.2017
PRESS OPERATOR
VCI
03.2017 - 08.2017
POWDER PACKAGING MACHINE OPERATOR
Abbott Nutrition
09.2016 - 03.2017
PACK BUILDING
Cold Heading Co
11.2014 - 03.2016
PAINTER/AUTO BODY TECH
Freedom Motors
02.2014 - 11.2014
CNC MACHINIST
Paragon Metals
05.2013 - 09.2013
MACHINIST
Elwood Staffing
10.2012 - 02.2013
PAINTER
Morgan Olson. LLC
06.2007 - 06.2012
CNC MACHINIST
Bronson Precision Products
04.2003 - 02.2007
STAPLE STOCK UNLOADER
Walmart Distribution
06.2000 - 09.2002
AUTO BODY - Battle Creek, MI
Calhoun County Vo-ed
Union City High School - Union City, MI
Union City High School