Kristopher J W Horwell
Sylmar,USA
Summary
Metal Fitter Tacker with a strong background in aerospace manufacturing and customer service. Achieved a 99% product quality acceptance rate while expertly utilizing precision measuring tools and metal assembly techniques. Committed to delivering high-quality work while continuously building skills and fostering a safe and efficient workplace.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fitter Tacker
Senior SSP
Burbank, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Tack weld, drill, trim, grind and assemble parts in jigs with holding fixtures involving several location points to exacting tolerances.
- Straighten and align the assemblies before and after welding to keep parts in direct location to each other and to obtain proper contour to each exact tolerance.
- Attached welding fixtures to specific fitted parts in preparation for welding, ensuring alignment and stability.
- Assemble sheet metal parts and finished products from work orders, blueprints, and drawings to specifications.
- Perform final jig checks prior to inspection, using faro arm to give measurements to 0.001 of an inch.
- Ensured product quality acceptance met 99%.
- Perform rework, repair and other associated operations relating to the work orders.
- Assemble and Finalize First Articles Parts.
Warehouse Associate
Todd Pipe
Sylmar, USA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Picking and Packing orders and transfers.
- Operating forklift to load and unload pallets.
- Assisting in the final checking of or picking orders and area transfers.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety measures.
- Protected company assets by locking up the lot. and ensuring all paperwork and time sheets are done.
Waste Operative
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Stoke-on-Trent, UK
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Always ensuring a safe working environment.
- Operating loading and crushing machinery.
- Minimizing contamination of recycling and garden waste.
- Answered public enquiries about City Council waste management services.
- Maintaining effective communication between crews and management.
- Adhering to all Health, Safety and COVID-19 policies.
- Ensured safety of pedestrians and vehicles by directing traffic flow.
- Maintaining adequate fitness to work in all weather conditions and to be able to walk over 50 miles a week.
Education
Machinist Training -
North Valley Occupational Center
Los Angeles, California, USA07-2023
A2 level (Higher Associate’s degree) -
City of Stoke-on-Trent College
Stoke-on-Trent, UK06-2013
General Certificate of Secondary Education -
Berry Hill High School
Stoke-on-Trent, UK06-2010
Skills
- Metal assembly techniques
- Welding equipment operation
- Metal cutting techniques
- Precision measuring tools
- Blueprints and specifications
- Quality assurance
- Tool operation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Metal Fitter Tacker
Senior SSP
01.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Todd Pipe
07.2022 - 01.2023
Waste Operative
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
03.2017 - 07.2021
Machinist Training -
North Valley Occupational Center
A2 level (Higher Associate’s degree) -
City of Stoke-on-Trent College
General Certificate of Secondary Education -
Berry Hill High School