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Joseph Obriecht

Sterling Heights,MI

Summary

Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Talented Machinist with 34 years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Bridgeport Machinist/Toolmaker

Jordan Tool Corporation
Warren, MI
08.2013 - Current
  • Ran mills, to craft products.
  • Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.

Manual Machinist

Smith Brothers Tool
Shelby Township, MI
01.2011 - 07.2013
  • Fabricated and shaped parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites.
  • Checked output for consistency with specifications and discarded defective items.
  • Ran lathes, boring machines, mills to craft products.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.

Machinist

Masterline Design &Manufacting
Harrison Twp., MI
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Ran manuel lathe to craft products.

Machinist

Dart Machinery LTD
Troy, MI
06.2007 - 09.2009
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Machinist

JHS Grinding
Warren, MI
03.2006 - 03.2007
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Ran Bridgeport mills to craft products.
  • Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.

Machinist

Stegman Tool
Troy, MI
08.2005 - 03.2006
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Manually set up machinery.

Machinist

Sheler Corp.
Sterling Hts., MI
09.2003 - 08.2005
  • Manufactured piping connections, applied pressure, detected leaks and removed excess metal.
  • Manually set up machinery.

Machinist

Interpower Induction Services
Sterling Hts., MI
04.2002 - 09.2003
  • Manufactured piping connections, applied pressure, detected leaks and removed excess metal.

Maintenance Technician

Westwind LTD
Detriot, MI
10.2001 - 01.2002
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.

Machinist

Bilco Tool
Warren, MI
01.2000 - 10.2001
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Manually set up machinery.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.

Machinist

Interstate Tool & Die
Madison Hgts., MI
02.1999 - 01.2000
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Manually set up machinery.

Machinist

Slater Tool & Engineering
Clinton Twp., MI
07.1998 - 01.1999
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.

Machinist

Guyan
Troy, MI
08.1997 - 07.1998
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.

Machinist

I.E. & E. Total Machine Tool
Warren, MI
08.1995 - 06.1998
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.

Machinist

Automotive Products
Auburn Hills, MI
03.1988 - 07.1995
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.

Machine Operator/Blacksmith

Acco
Warren, MI
07.1978 - 12.1987

Formed structural steel to make automotive conveyor lines for assembly of cars and trucks.Made life size blueprints and bent steel to fit.

Education

No Degree - CNC Machining

Macomb Community College
Warren

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Small Metal Parts Manufacturing
  • Machine Assembly
  • CNC Machine Operation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Design Specifications
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Precision Measuring Instruments
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Quality Control
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Machine Alignment
  • Hoisting Equipment
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Machine Calibration
  • Tapping and Milling
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Team Training
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Machinery Cleaning
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Mechanical Assembly
  • Component Repairs
  • Problem Solving
  • Machine Setups
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Routine Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety Protocols
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Routine Machinery Checks
  • Inspection Processes
  • Product Defect Identification

Timeline

Bridgeport Machinist/Toolmaker

Jordan Tool Corporation
08.2013 - Current

Manual Machinist

Smith Brothers Tool
01.2011 - 07.2013

Machinist

Masterline Design &Manufacting
01.2010 - 01.2011

Machinist

Dart Machinery LTD
06.2007 - 09.2009

Machinist

JHS Grinding
03.2006 - 03.2007

Machinist

Stegman Tool
08.2005 - 03.2006

Machinist

Sheler Corp.
09.2003 - 08.2005

Machinist

Interpower Induction Services
04.2002 - 09.2003

Maintenance Technician

Westwind LTD
10.2001 - 01.2002

Machinist

Bilco Tool
01.2000 - 10.2001

Machinist

Interstate Tool & Die
02.1999 - 01.2000

Machinist

Slater Tool & Engineering
07.1998 - 01.1999

Machinist

Guyan
08.1997 - 07.1998

Machinist

I.E. & E. Total Machine Tool
08.1995 - 06.1998

Machinist

Automotive Products
03.1988 - 07.1995

Machine Operator/Blacksmith

Acco
07.1978 - 12.1987

No Degree - CNC Machining

Macomb Community College
Joseph Obriecht