Andrew Copeland
Charlotte Hall,Maryland
Summary
Talented Machinist with 30 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
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Precision Machinist
Tidewater Machine Company
1993.02 - Current
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Operated and maintained up to [Number] different mill and lathe machines to fabricate [Type] products.
- Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
- Laid out and set up work area quickly for [Job Title].
- Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan by [Number] [Timeframe].
- Obtained blueprints and support materials from suppliers and engineers.
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Consistently exceeded work expectations by utilizing welding techniques, engineering requirements and metallurgic knowledge.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henry E. Lackey High School
Indian Head, MD06.1992
Skills
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Budget Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Manufacturing of Small Metal Parts
- Machine Assembly
- CNC and Manual Equipment
- CNC Machine Operation
- Sketch Drawings
- Assembly and Production
- Time Management
- Dimension Marking and Measuring
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Materials Management
- Safety Protocols
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Safe Work Practices
- Corrective Actions
- Apprentice Supervision
- Safety Rules
- Materials Movement
- Equipment Monitoring
- Replacement and Repair Work
- Cutting Sequences
- Technical Documentation
- Acetylene Torches
- Safe Driving
- Protective Coatings
- Operational Efficiency
- Machine Alignment
- Positioning Equipment and Materials
- Safe Machinery Operation
- Improving Product Quality
- Machine Calibration
- Dial Calipers
- Calculating Tolerances
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Worksite Maintenance
- Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance
- 3D CAD
- Inspection Processes
- Engineering Schematics
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Component Repairs
- Project Organization
- Surface Grinding
- Machinery Cleaning
- Basic Tools
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Routine Machinery Checks
- Cost Savings
- Fixtures
- De-Burring
- Milling
Certification
american welding society certified 1992
hardinge cnc lathe training 1998
haas mill and lathe training 1994 2007
charmilles wire edm training 2007
hobbies and interests
building radio controlled cars. playing bass in the band. building scale models from kits and from scratch.
Timeline
Precision Machinist
Tidewater Machine Company
1993.02 - Current
High School Diploma -
Henry E. Lackey High School
american welding society certified 1992
hardinge cnc lathe training 1998
haas mill and lathe training 1994 2007
charmilles wire edm training 2007
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