Tim McKinney

I own a weld/fabrication business, that I run out of my home shop.

• Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Coordinated workflow among teams, optimizing resource allocation for efficiency.
• Trained and mentored staff on equipment usage and best practices to improve performance.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste across shifts.
• Started with the company as an aerospace certified TIG welder. I also designed and built various fixtures, to include weld fixtures , various work aids to insure repeatability on high precision part installs, Test fixtures to support externally mounted firefighting systems and agricultural spray systems for rotorcraft.
• Operated manual mill and lathes both for small production runs and for proof of concept, prototype builds.
• Worked with vendors to insure precise specifications were followed,
• Led a group involved in a work flow redesign to insure maximum productivity.

• Fabricated aluminum and stainless steel components using TIG welding techniques.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
• Inspected completed welds for quality and adherence to industry standards.
• Trained junior welders on safety protocols and best practices in welding operations
• Operated manual lathe and mill"s
• Assembled wiring harnesses.
• Initiated a process for documenting complex firefighting system builds,

• Operated delivery routes efficiently, ensuring timely meat distribution to clients.
• Conducted vehicle inspections and maintained cleanliness for safe transportation of products.
• Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Took orders from customers via the phone.
• Various aspects of processing meat products.
• Trained new drivers on safety protocols and route navigation techniques to enhance productivity.
• Received, counted and inspected inventory for delivery.
• Inspected and loaded delivery trucks and picked up customer returns.