Tylor Christie
Mulberry
Summary
Hardworking employee with extensive experience in equipment maintenance and quality control at White Valley Lumber mill. Proven ability to enhance productivity through innovative solutions while ensuring safety compliance. Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, adept at training personnel and maintaining high standards in production processes. Committed to excellence in all operational aspects.
Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
Qual Serv
11.2025 - Current
- Operated CNC machines to produce high-quality parts per specifications.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on CNC equipment to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with engineers to optimize machining techniques and workflows.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Mentored junior operators, sharing knowledge of CNC operations and best practices for safe, efficient performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine design specifications, ensuring optimal manufacturing outcomes.
- Played key role in achieving departmental goals by consistently meeting and exceeding production targets.
Lead Sawyer
White Valley Lumber Mill
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Implemented new technologies into existing processes to maximize productivity while minimizing costs.
- Maintained open communication with supervisors regarding job duties and scheduling changes.
- Maintained quality control by performing regular inspections of finished products and ensuring that all safety regulations were followed.
- Kept accurate records of all production activities including time sheets, material usage reports.
- Repaired broken saw blades, adjusted feed speed settings, replaced worn parts, and performed routine maintenance on equipment as needed.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding safety standards, environmental regulations, waste management procedures.
- Performed daily checks of machinery performance levels to detect potential problems before they occurred.
- Assisted in troubleshooting any mechanical or operational issues related to sawing operations.
- Supervised and trained sawmill personnel on the proper use of the head saw and edger.
Truck Driver
Backwoods Empire Trucking LLC.
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Diesel Technician
Exit 37 Truck Service
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Checked fan belts for wear or tension issues and replaced them if necessary.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair services on diesel engines, including engine overhauls, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, transmissions and clutches.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to identify any potential safety risks before they become major problems.
- Cleaned fuel tanks with appropriate solvents to remove sediment buildup or corrosion deposits.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and performed repairs when necessary.
- Repaired hydraulic hoses and lines according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Resealed oil pans after changing oil filters or performing other related services.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical problems in diesel engines using specialized diagnostic tools.
- Checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and rear-ends.
Carpenter Apprentice
SRGS Construction
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Assisted with the layout of stairs by marking stair stringers according to code regulations.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Transported tools and supplies from one job site to another using company vehicle.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen in order to ensure efficient completion of projects within designated timeframes.
- Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to standards of quality and accuracy in dimensions.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alma High School
Alma, AR05-2018
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Hand-eye coordination
- Teamwork
- Blueprint reading
- Machine setup
- Computer skills
Education and Training
other
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
Qual Serv
11.2025 - Current
Lead Sawyer
White Valley Lumber Mill
05.2024 - 08.2025
Truck Driver
Backwoods Empire Trucking LLC.
09.2022 - 10.2023
Diesel Technician
Exit 37 Truck Service
01.2021 - 01.2022
Carpenter Apprentice
SRGS Construction
02.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Alma High School