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Keith Arnold

Summary

Diligent and knowledgeable with years of experience rendering customer service in all environments. Committed to providing customers with all relevant information to support purchasing and promote best practices in handling of firearms. A position in or related to the fields of manufacturing, assembly, repair or sales, with special interest in securing a position with a solid company that can utilize my skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firearms Associate

Gander Mountain
  • Experience with ATF4473 form and ATF background checks
  • Experience with a register and cashier sales
  • Experience with hunting, camping, and firearms sales and product use.
  • Maintained knowledge of, employed and enforced best practices for safe handling of firearms and accessories.
  • handled small repairs and any mechanical issues
  • Processed as many as [Number] background checks daily using both [Software] and traditional NICS phone-in checks.
  • Assisted customers with purchasing decisions by providing relevant product and regulatory information.

Service Machine, •Machinist, Welder, and CNC Operator, Welder/Fabricator Assistant

Service Machine & Supply
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Welding and repairs
  • Welding Steel structural components
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Outdoor Aluminum
  • Welding steel and aluminum structural components

Mechanical and Heavy Equipment Repairs

Coffee County
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Maintained quality and safety by reporting equipment issues and malfunctions for repairs.
  • Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements.
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
  • Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.

UA Local 52

UA Local 52 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center
08.2019 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.

Education

AS Degree - Gunsmithing/Machinist

Montgomery Community College
Troy, NC

Certificate: Applied Welding Technologies Course, 1170 hours -

Lake Technical Center
Eustis, Florida

Welding Technology And Pipefitting

Apprenticeship of Pipefitters, Welders, And Hvac
Local 52 Montgomery AL
05.2023

Skills

  • Loyalty Programs
  • Interpersonal Strengths
  • Firearms Knowledge
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Sales Contracts

Certification

Firearm Certifications S&W M&P M2.0 Pistol armorer S&W M&P Shield armorer M16/M4/AR15 AK and RPK Alternate Caliber AR-10/LR308 Glock Armorer Welding Certifications SMAW - Stick Welding / Shield and Metal Arc / All Positions. GMAW - Gas Metal Arc / All Positions. FCAW - Flux core Arc Welding / All Positions.

Additional Information

  • Lathe and Milling machine operation 3G level pipe welding Forklift certified Gunsmithing Bluing and refinishing-cerakote Barrel fitting and truing Firearm trouble shooting and repair Stock Making Trigger work - timing Business Entrepreneur; currently welding projects and selling out of my home business Proficiency with 4473 form and ATF background checks

Timeline

UA Local 52

UA Local 52 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center
08.2019 - Current

Mechanical and Heavy Equipment Repairs

Coffee County
01.2018 - 09.2020

Firearms Associate

Gander Mountain

Service Machine, •Machinist, Welder, and CNC Operator, Welder/Fabricator Assistant

Service Machine & Supply

Outdoor Aluminum

AS Degree - Gunsmithing/Machinist

Montgomery Community College

Certificate: Applied Welding Technologies Course, 1170 hours -

Lake Technical Center

Welding Technology And Pipefitting

Apprenticeship of Pipefitters, Welders, And Hvac

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