Aaron Sherry
Van Wert
Summary
Skilled machinist with background in precision parts manufacturing and tooling. Strengths lie in reading blueprints, performing quality checks, and maintaining machinery to ensure optimal performance. Previous roles have emphasized continuous improvement efforts, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and product quality.
Self-motivated and determined Machinist produces and repairs mechanical equipment with keen attention to detail. Accomplished in manufacturing and troubleshooting precision parts and instruments. Specializes in disassembly and rebuilding industrial machinery and extensively trained in safe manufacturing practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Alliance Automation LLC
Van Wert
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Observed operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine need for adjustments or repairs.
- Measured, laid out and marked metal stock to display placement of cuts.
- Monitored machine operation to detect any malfunctions or deviations from expected performance.
- Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Replace cutting tools according to job requirements; inspect tool condition regularly for wear and damage.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance activities on assigned machines; document results accordingly.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
Lead Man
Tenneco Automotive
Van Wert
03.2017 - 10.2022
- Managed a team of 8 workers to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
- Assigned tasks to crew members based on their skill level and experience.
- Interpreted blueprints and job orders to workers and assigned duties.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Inspected work sites and equipment to ensure safety regulations are followed.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
CNC Lathe Operator
Roosenboom cylinder
Bowling Green
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Test completed work pieces for conformance to specified tolerances using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Make adjustments to offset values within the program parameters when needed.
- Keep abreast of new technologies related to CNC Lathe operation via training courses or self-study methods.
- Calculate feed rates, depths of cuts, and adjust speeds based on material type being machined.
- Maintain accurate records of production data including quantity produced, rejected parts.
- Identify ways to improve productivity through process optimization techniques like cycle time reduction.
- Use hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers when necessary during setup procedures.
CNC Machine Operator
Verhoff Machine & Welding
Continental
11.2011 - 01.2016
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Provided feedback on product design changes based on experience operating the machinery.
- Ensured the machines are properly lubricated and cooled during the machining process.
- Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.
- Took measurements, detected malfunctions, troubleshot processes and adjusted and reprogrammed controls while adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, and milling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Continental High School
Continental, OH05-2006
Trade School -
Vantage Career Center
Van Wert, OH05-2006
Skills
- CNC machining
- Precision measurement
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Forklift operation
- Mathematical calculations
- Cutting tool replacement
- Reading micrometers
- Tooling selection
- Production documentation
- Machine troubleshooting
- Grinding machine operation
- Tapping operations
- Cutting tool sharpening
- Benchwork knowledge
- Vertical boring machine operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Sawing and sanding
- Tool selection
- Tooling and fixtures
- Specification reading
- Thread cutting
- Production planning
- Precise measuring
- Welding knowledge
- Machine operation
- Boring operations
- Material selection
- CNC and manual equipment
- Machine cooling tools
- Thread and plug gauges
Timeline
Machinist
Alliance Automation LLC
10.2022 - 01.2025
Lead Man
Tenneco Automotive
03.2017 - 10.2022
CNC Lathe Operator
Roosenboom cylinder
01.2016 - 01.2017
CNC Machine Operator
Verhoff Machine & Welding
11.2011 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Continental High School
Trade School -
Vantage Career Center