Andre Easter
Augusta,GA
Summary
Accomplished CNC Machine Operator and Supervisor with a proven track record at Macuch Steel Products, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality. Skilled in CNC programming and quality assurance, with a strong emphasis on safety compliance and effective team leadership. Demonstrated ability to improve workflow processes, achieving significant results in productivity and precision. Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
BAE Systems
02.2024 - Current
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Helped maintain inventory by tracking materials and tools to keep resources readily available and easily accessed.
Steel Fabricator
Macuch Steel Products
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Supervisor
Macuch Steel Products
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversee production of making parts for fabrication department and customers
- Delegated tasks to team members according to their individual strengths
- Resolved conflicts between team members and other departments
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures
- Monitored work flow processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
CNC Machine Operator
Macuch Steel Products
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Constructed components and parts to extremely tight tolerances
- Adjusted machine feed rates and speeds to ensure optimal performance of the CNC machines
- Calibrated measuring devices to check product quality prior to use
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Collaborated with other departments to meet customer requirements.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
Supervisor
Macuch Steel Products
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services
- Delegated tasks to team members according to their individual strengths
- Resolved conflicts between team members and other departments
- Trained new employees om company policies and procedures
- Maintained work flow processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
CNC Machine Operator
Macuch Steel Products
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Education
HVAC Certification - HVAC Certificate
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA10.2016
Basic Engineering Certification - Basic Engineering
South University
Savannah, GA06.2002
Welding Certification - Welding
Turner Job Corps Center - Albany
Albany, GA07.1997
High School Diploma -
Lucy C. Laney Comprehensive High School
Augusta, GA05.1995
Skills
- Machine setup
- Facility Cleaning
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Quality Control
- SMART CNC
- Running machines
- Setting up machines
- Safety Procedures
- Machine loading
- Surface grinding
- Machine Alignment
- Blueprints interpretation
- Quality Inspection
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Written and verbal communication
- Machine Calibration
- Safety processes and procedures
- Design Specifications
- Computer Skills
- CNC Programming
- Blueprint Reading
- Precision measuring
- Work Order Interpretation
- Quality controls
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
BAE Systems
02.2024 - Current
Steel Fabricator
Macuch Steel Products
01.2023 - 02.2024
Supervisor
Macuch Steel Products
04.2022 - 01.2023
CNC Machine Operator
Macuch Steel Products
12.2016 - 04.2022
Supervisor
Macuch Steel Products
05.2014 - 12.2016
CNC Machine Operator
Macuch Steel Products
09.2011 - 05.2014
HVAC Certification - HVAC Certificate
Ashworth College
Basic Engineering Certification - Basic Engineering
South University
Welding Certification - Welding
Turner Job Corps Center - Albany
High School Diploma -
Lucy C. Laney Comprehensive High School