Kristopher Smith
Salt Lake City
Summary
I have 8 years of experience as a machinist specializing in manufacturing components from prosthetic arm components, rubber and plastic seals, aftermarket Jeep suspensions, corrugated containers, greeting cards, aerospace gaskets, and sharpening guillotine blades. I am looking to expand on my knowledge and advance my skills with a new position in a forward-thinking company.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist II
HANGER INC.
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2019 - Current
- Hired as a Molder and was promoted to a Machinist II in the 6 years I have been employed at Hanger Inc.
- Inspect incoming machined parts for product quality assurance.
- Manual machinist predominately lathe and mill.
- Research and development parts made often.
- Preventative maintenance, diagnose and resolve machine problems.
- Works Alone or in a team setting.
Injection Molder
PARKER HANNIFIN
Salt Lake City, Utah
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Plastic Injection Molder
- Collaborated with the safety committee to identify and mitigate potential hazards, ensuring a secure work environment.
- Achieved two years of accident-free operations within the facility.
- Trained employees to be molders.
- Manufactured diverse seal types for aerospace, automotive, construction equipment, and tool applications.
- Maintained a safe work environment by ensuring two years without accidents, supporting overall safety standards.
Unitizer Operator
Packaging Corporation of America
Salt Lake City, UT
2014 - 2017
- Participated in safety committee meetings to develop and implement effective safety protocols.
- 5 years accident free facility
- Operated in an industrial like facility making Corrugated sheets and boxes.
- Operated unitizer, bailer, and hogger machines to support production processes effectively. Assisted in maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance. Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and enhance workflow efficiency.
- My primary duty was unitizer and shipping.
Channel Operator 2
Skf Usa
Salt Lake City, UT
2013 - 2014
- Collaborated with the lean coach during kaizen event to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Successfully made goals and improved work effeciency.
- Managed operation of clam shell and multiplate thermal pressed molds for rubber seal production.
- Rubber preparation cut, rolled, operated an extruder machine and then prepped trays for molders.
Machinist Grinder
Superior Grinding and Sales
Salt Lake City, UT
2011 - 2013
- Facilitated the attainment of ISO 9000:2001 certification, ensuring compliance with international quality standards.
- Executed precise sharpening of guillotine blades, supporting the paper industry's maintenance needs in the valley.
- Sharpened all kind of blades from zamboni to small carbon fiber aerospace blades.
- Operated a machine similar to a Sp2515 Automatuc Surface grinder, Reform type 51 knife grinder and Blanchard grinder.
Shipping Clerk
Send Out Cards
Salt Lake City, UT
2010 - 2011
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Processed shipping orders efficiently using warehouse management systems.
- Used logistics for timely delivery of products to customers.
- Prepared shipping documentation, ensuring compliance with company standards.
Production Manager
Teraflex Inc
Salt Lake City, UT
2006 - 2009
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
- Managed workflow scheduling to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity.
- Trained and mentored production staff on best practices, safety protocols, and production.
Education
High School Diploma -
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Salt Lake City, UtahTimeline
Machinist II
HANGER INC.
05.2019 - Current
Injection Molder
PARKER HANNIFIN
04.2017 - 05.2019
Unitizer Operator
Packaging Corporation of America
2014 - 2017
Channel Operator 2
Skf Usa
2013 - 2014
Machinist Grinder
Superior Grinding and Sales
2011 - 2013
Shipping Clerk
Send Out Cards
2010 - 2011
Production Manager
Teraflex Inc
2006 - 2009
High School Diploma -
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE