TANIS SMITH

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SUMMARY

Certified machinist with over 24 years of experience in operation, planning, maintenance and repair of various industrial manufacturing machinery, facilities and support equipment. Proven ability to provide excellent customer service. Experienced and trusted with the challenge of minimizing unforeseen downtime and independently resolving issues. Mature, disciplined and loyal. Committed to a safe work environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fabrication Shop Manager, Bennett's Mechanical

July 2022 - Present

●Responsible for daily and weekly employee scheduling

●Oversee production completion

●Verify components are completed to customer specifications

●Communicate with engineering and our customers with any concerns

●Ensure all company equipment is in good working condition

●Enforce Company policies

Millwright/Machinist/Welder/Forklift Mechanic, West Rock October 2018 – July 2023

Actively contribute to company productivity by providing maintenance solutions to production problems

Handle preventative maintenance, production breakdowns, plant improvements, welding fabrication and projects, forklift repair, and machining one-off parts for production – with and without drawings

Mechanical Assembly Lead, Simplimatic Automation March 2018 – October 2018

Assembled small to large complex automation conveyor systems

Directed all mechanical and/or engineering concerns that came up during assembly. Maintained a balanced schedule, allowing for on-time project completion

Machinist/Automation Specialist, Tessy Plastics March 2013 – January 2018

Responsible for a large range of engineering, quality, production, research and development needs

Designed and built fixtures, wrote CNC programs, diagnosed automation issues and maintained automation equipment. Worked directly with engineering and production to design and build necessary components, always ensuring customer needs were met

Machinist, Babock & Wilcox July 2007 – January 2013

Monitored machines, collected data, provided analysis and reporting in addition to performing corrective activities including: tool changes, alignment of components, fixtures and vises

Led daily setup and/or tear down of highly technical jobs, closely monitoring operations and notifying supervisors or maintenance of any issues. Read measuring instruments and gauges to determine if adjustments are needed on manual or NC controls to keep equipment in proper operating range. Also read and composed blue print drawings to produce highly technical jobs

Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Stamp Tech/Hanson Industries August 2008 – September 2010

Maintained company equipment including: Finn-Power punch press turrets, Finn-Power L6 laser, Armada punch press turrets, Armada press brakes, Nordson powder coating equipment, Ronalco furnace and in-line parts washing system

Assisted with the installation of new production equipment. Maintained and recorded high-priority repair parts, ensuring reorder of parts for preventative maintenance procedures

Auto Technician, Billy Craft Honda February 2002 – July 2007

Performed transmission repair or replacement, wheel alignments, valve adjustments, exhaust replacement and fabrication on all makes and models of both imported and domestic vehicles.

Completed bottom and top motor rebuilds, electrical diagnosis and repair, cooling and heating systems repair and A/C systems recharging. VA State Inspector, focused on customers safety concerns and repair recommendations

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Machine Tool Degree, Central Virginia Community College

Advanced Curriculum Diploma, Heritage High School

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATES

Machinist Journeyman Card, November 2010

OSHA 30 Training Course, April 2008

ASE Certified, July 1999

VA State Inspector, June 1999

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