Karl Chesser
Easley, Sc *****
OBJECTIVE
To secure a position as a Manufacturing / Production associate with a well established company utilizing my strong
Manufacturing / Production (15+ years) experience as well as Supervisory skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
High achiever who consistently exceeds goals and expectations. Strong training and supervision background in a team
environment. Demonstrates “can do” attitude while maintaining excellence in the work place. Hands on manager that
works well with all levels of an organization.
• Basic PC Skills • Blue Print / Schematic Reading
• Department Head • Electrical / Electronics
• Fork Lift Operator (various) • Hydraulics / Pneumatics
• Inventory Control • Setup / Mold Changes
• Liquid and Dry Chemicals / Dyes • Machine Operator/ Tech
• Trainer • Machine Set-up
• Mechanical Skills • Precision Measuring Equipment
• Team Leader / Supervisor • Basic SPC Knowledge
• Quality Control
WORK HISTORY
Jtekt Automotive of North America, Inc., Piedmont, SC 08/12 - 11/12
B-Technician
Production / Assembly of automotive parts.
Supervise a crew of 4 to 8 operators who run various CNC machinery in the process of manufacturing automotive
parts and the assembly of the parts as well. I also operate the machines from time to time as well as maintain them. Do
quality control checks using Infinity / CMM. If anything is wrong I am responsible for making adjustments to the CNC
/ assembly machines to get everything back into specifications. If I can not fix the problems on the line, then I get
maintenance involved and assist them in getting the line back up and running.
Fabri-Kal Corporation, Piedmont, SC 05/06 - 08/12
Line Technician / Fill-in Process Technician
Operate thermo-forming plastic production line.
Operated various thermo-formers and extruders, Processed the lines out so that product met customer specifications,
Filled in for Process Technician when he was out, Setup / Mold changes on production lines. Also work with
maintenance to perform repairs on manufacturing lines. Line Technician Trainer, Recognized for team contributions.
Made suggestion on use of a product, which was projected to save approximately $20K per year and is now being
implemented.
Allegiance Industries, Columbia, SC 04/03-05/04
Maintenance
Perform general maintenance and preventative maintenance on various pieces of equipment.
Perform repairs and operate floor scrubbers, buffers and lot vacuums. Drywall repair and painting. Electrical and
general maintenance.
G.E. Gas Turbines, Greenville, SC 04/00-12/02
Team Leader / O2A Assembler
Aligned, erected, assembled, and fitted components of main gas turbines-$60 million unit.
Led and trained a team of four in all aspects of assembly. Recognized for team contributions in completing projects
ahead of schedule and maintaining excellent quality. Eliminated unnecessary assembly procedure, which was
projected to save $40K per year and improve quality control. Promoted from assembler to team leader within one year.
Perrigo, Greenville, SC 10/98-04/00
Line Set-up Mechanic
Set-up, maintained and repair of two or more packaging lines.
This included packaging, labeling, heat shrink, and cartoning machines. Learned set-up operation in above average
pace-50% faster than expected. Performed maintenance and preventative maintenance on packaging lines. Also trained
new Set-up Mechanics.
EDUCATION
Alexander High School, Albany, OH
High School
• High School Diploma
Tri-County JVS, Nelsonville, OH
Two Years of Electronics / Electricity
• Certificate of Completion
Certificates
• Basic Electronics and Electricity
• Soldering
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
U.S. Navy 11/83-11/87
Electronic Warfare Technician
• Commendation for Outstanding Performance
• Five letters of appreciation from commanding officer for volunteer work with “special needs” children.
• Several different schools in electricity and electronics.