Keaton Lyons
Summary
Accomplished Chief Gunsmith at Unknown Munitions with expertise in precision machining and customer needs assessment. Proven track record in training teams and enhancing ammunition quality assurance. Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills while performing custom modifications and maintaining firearms, ensuring superior performance in diverse environments. Many years of prior experience with heavy machinery, including but not limited to excavators and skid steers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Gunsmith
Unknown Munitions
Post Falls, ID
10.2023 - Current
- Provided advice on firearm safety and maintenance to customers.
- Disassembled weapons down to their individual components for cleaning purposes.
- Performed custom modifications on customer firearms.
- Trained apprentices in the art of gunsmithing.
- Inspected, cleaned and repaired firearms for customers.
- Assembled new firearms from components and parts.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on customer guns.
- Engraved initials or designs onto firearm surfaces as requested by customers.
- Used specialized tools such as lathes, grinders and milling machines to fabricate gun parts.
- Fabricated custom parts for handguns, rifles and shotguns.
- Ordered parts and supplies necessary for gunsmithing services.
Ballistics and Firearms Technician
Weatherby inc
Sheridan , WY
12.2020 - Current
- Develop and test ammunition
- Data acquisition and organization
- Maintain test equipment, including but not limited to rifles, test barrels, and ballistics software
- Test production ammunition for consistency and accuracy
- Maintain and repair ammunition reloading equipment
- Troubleshoot accuracy and reliability issues with multiple weapons
- Assure ammunition maintains ballistic superiority in multiple environments
- Assure ammunition and firearms maintain functionality in multiple environments
- Product testing of new firearms and ammunition
Spray Applicator 2/Cerakote
Weatherby Inc.
Sheridan, WY
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with other team members to meet strict project completion deadlines.
- Managed team of painters, delivering coaching and training and assisted with tasks when short-staffed.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Inspected work areas after each shift to ensure proper cleanliness and organization.
- Readied surfaces for painting using a sandblaster, tape and other materials.
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to weatherbys guidelines.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels daily.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new product opportunities.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Crew Foreman
BOCKMAN group LLC
Ranchester, Wy
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Manage and oversee development of fence
- Exceeded customer product expectations by maintaining equipment to produce quality products.
- Worked with suppliers to maintain flow of supplies and resolve issues.
- Build and install log and steel archways
- Build and install automated gate systems from lift master and other reputable gate makers
Laborer Apprentice
Tru finish concrete
Sheridan, Wy
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Arranged materials and tools for ease of use during jobs.
- Accurately read blueprints to complete construction of concrete foundations
- Properly arranged and set form boards, and reinforced bar for flatwork concrete
- Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws and tile cutters.
- Removed debris and other duties as assigned by the manager.
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
Sanitation/janitorial
Valley meat co.
Dayton, Wy
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed shift equipment and materials.
- Started up and shut down processing equipment.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas.
- Trained team members in proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
- Reduced downtime during production by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary maintenance.
- Managed work with little supervision.
- Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tongue river high school
2015
Skills
- Creative problem-solving
- Great time management
- Project management
- Customer needs assessment
- Multitask management
- Explosive materials maintenance
- Technical data interpretation
- Ammunition quality assurance
- Ammunition reloading operations
- Munitions handling
- Critical thinking
- Team training
- Parts fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Hand tools proficiency
- Precision machining
- Welding and soldering
- Continuous learning mindset
- Firearms handling and maintenance
- Ballistics load development
- Internal ballistics interpretation
Affiliations
-Avid outdoorsman(Big game hunting, fishing ect.)
-Recreational shooting(Handgun to long range precision)
-Civil air patrol
Timeline
Chief Gunsmith
Unknown Munitions
10.2023 - Current
Ballistics and Firearms Technician
Weatherby inc
12.2020 - Current
Spray Applicator 2/Cerakote
Weatherby Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2021
Crew Foreman
BOCKMAN group LLC
03.2016 - 01.2019
Laborer Apprentice
Tru finish concrete
04.2013 - 12.2015
Sanitation/janitorial
Valley meat co.
08.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Tongue river high school
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