Allen Leipfert
Chocowinity,NC
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 39 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
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector
Carver Machine Works
Washington, NC
10.2020 - Current
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
Machinist
Winn Manufacturing
Greenville, NY
07.2005 - 10.2014
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
- Calibrated [Type] and [Type] instruments.
Machinist
Telescope Casual Furniture
Granville, NY
07.2005 - 10.2014
- Shop Foremen
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
Machinist
Corinth Fabrication And Machine
Queensbury, NY
02.1995 - 07.2005
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Shop Foreman
Tool & Die Maker
Triangle Tool And Die Compam=ny
North Branford, CT
06.1984 - 02.1995
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
- I started Triangle tool right out of High Scool and earned my Apprenticeship after 8,000 hours. I became Shop Foreman in 1989
Education
High School Diploma -
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Hamden, CT06.1984
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Visual inspections
- Valid drivers license
Timeline
Inspector
Carver Machine Works
10.2020 - Current
Machinist
Winn Manufacturing
07.2005 - 10.2014
Machinist
Telescope Casual Furniture
07.2005 - 10.2014
Machinist
Corinth Fabrication And Machine
02.1995 - 07.2005
Tool & Die Maker
Triangle Tool And Die Compam=ny
06.1984 - 02.1995
High School Diploma -
Eli Whitney Technical High School