Christopher Watkins Sr.
*** *. ******** ******, *******, AZ 85022; 309-***-****; ***************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of manufacturing practices
Strong in weld types and concepts
Elevated level of manufacturing parts and programs used
Certified Forklift Operator
Strong work ethic
Goal oriented
Safety Trained
Perseverance with desire to learn innovative ideas and concepts
Educational Background
Certified Weld Inspector, Phoenix, AZ
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Phoenix, AZ June 2017 – March 2018
Journeyman Welder Certification August 2011
East Peoria, IL
Career History & Accomplishments
Caregiver October 2023 – March 2024
Relocated back to Illinois to care for my mother
Mother passed in February, so I relocated back to Phoenix at the conclusion of her affairs
Order Builder, Compass Group December 2023 – February 2024
Pull, pick and pack customer orders for shipment
Verify specific order needs and required times for speedy delivery
Transport shipments to necessary area for delivery
Assist in other departments as necessary
Welder, Tech USA (contract) August 2023 – October 2023
Maintain welding production numbers
Align welding production goals with business needs
Transport and relocate machinery on grounds
Interpret weld specs as necessary
Welder, U-Haul October 2021 – April 2023
Weld dolly components per specifications
Maintain welding production numbers
Align welding production goals with business needs
Train new employees on weld techniques and company procedures
Interpret weld specs as necessary
Shipping/Receiving, Randstad October 2020 – March 2021
Picking Product Orders
Retrieve and prep outgoing orders
Complete customer order verifications
Night Stocker, Wal-Mart May 2020 – October 2020
Stock all received product
Organize products on shelves
Confirm stock received and pallet completion
Shipping/Receiving, Amazon September 2019 – May 2020
Picking Product Orders
Shipping outgoing orders
Shipment verifications
Damage/Loss control
Quality Control Inspector, Digital Building Components March 2018-August 2019
Inspect quality of welds
Complete quality and inspection paperwork
Train weld techniques for improvement
Sign off and verify products before distribution
Reach Truck Operator, ProLogistix Inc. October 2017 – March 2018
Operate forklifts to collect items for shipment
Complete daily shipment quotas
Stock shelves with newly received items
Upper & Lower Bay Technician, Jiffy Lube June 2017 – October 2017
Perform oil changes, refill motor vehicle fluids
Replace filters, check tire pressures
Completed all proper motor vehicle training
Perform all aspects of full-service maintenance inspections for motor vehicles
Welder, Morton Industries April 2015 – May 2017
Weld parts according to the specific guidelines
Prepared and reported production goals daily
Prepped all tools and welding areas before and after shift change
Complete daily production goals
Welder, Caterpillar Inc. September 2010 – March 2015
Scribe welds and parts on the line
Weld parts according to the specific guidelines for the engine needed
Prepared and reported production data daily
Prepped all tools and welding areas before and after shift change
Salvage weld M10, and smaller frames for trackers
Complete daily production goals
Train other new welders to the department
Completed all required OSHA safety training