Kristopher Austin
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Experienced Production Leader with 7 years of First-rate leadership and team building talents with understanding of manufacturing deadlines and goals. Adept at troubleshooting machine issues and performing repairs. Organized, goal-oriented motivator of team members to exceed production goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manual Machinist
Flowserve
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Operated manual milling, drilling, tapping, and grinding machines to fabricate parts according to blueprints or drawings.
- Set up tools, fixtures, and work pieces for machining operations.
- Adjusted machine settings according to job requirements.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings accurately to determine proper cutting methods and tool selection.
Operations Production Lead
Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales
Kalamazoo, MI
07.2015 - 11.2022
- Work with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to exceed customer demand and production schedules
- Monitor workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance
- Update production metrics and facilitate regular team communication
- Manage personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action
- Oversee routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels
- Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records
- Evaluate manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality using 5S
Assembly Operator
American Axle
Three Rivers, MI
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Reviewed component quality to assess conformance with tolerances and remove unacceptable products
- Reviewed project specifications and drawings prior to assembling complex components to better understand assignments and expected deadlines
- Operated production machinery safely to reduce workplace accidents
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
NDT Assistant
Acuren Inspection
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact
- Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
Commercial Fisherman
Alaskan Gill Net Co.
Kodiak, AK
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Stocked vessel with equipment for fishing, boating operations and effective emergency response
- Cleaned equipment and facilities, paying close attention to operation and safety
- Worked with local markets and businesses to sell catches quickly and maximize profits
- Worked with buyers to assess needs and provide desired stock at favorable prices
- Kept up with detailed ship and gear maintenance schedule to maintain optimal fishing levels and revenue returns
- Measured, sorted and stored catches, returning illegal or undesirable creatures back to water
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
06.2015
No Degree - Machine Shop Technology
Glen Oaks Community College
06.2010
Skills
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Quality control guidelines
- Safety protocols
- Materials management
- Equipment operation
- Warehouse picking
- Material Handling
- Heavy equipment operations
Timeline
Manual Machinist
Flowserve
11.2022 - 02.2024
Operations Production Lead
Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales
07.2015 - 11.2022
Assembly Operator
American Axle
02.2012 - 11.2014
NDT Assistant
Acuren Inspection
10.2010 - 08.2011
Commercial Fisherman
Alaskan Gill Net Co.
06.2008 - 08.2010
No Degree - Psychology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
No Degree - Machine Shop Technology
Glen Oaks Community College
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