Anthony Mickey
NEW PHILA
Summary
Dynamic machinist with extensive experience at Dover Hydraulic, excelling in CNC operations and precision machining. Proven track record of enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste through innovative process improvements. Skilled in blueprint reading and troubleshooting, fostering a collaborative environment that supports team success and high-quality outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist
Dover Hydraulic
04.2017 - Current
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components according to specifications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints for accurate machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance production workflows and reduce downtime.
- Monitored quality control standards, inspecting finished products for compliance.
- Assisted in training new machinists on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in production tasks.
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Maximized machine uptime by efficiently scheduling jobs based on priority level and resource availability.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Increased precision of manufactured components by implementing quality control measures and using advanced measuring tools.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs for manufacturability.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by properly disposing of waste materials and chemicals.
- Fostered safer workplace by adhering to and promoting strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Increased operational efficiency by recommending improvements to machining processes and equipment.
- Reduced machine downtime, conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting minor issues.
- Customized machining techniques to meet unique project specifications, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Enhanced team productivity, sharing technical knowledge and machining tips with new machinists.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions by maintaining clear and detailed production logs.
- Boosted machine lifespan, implementing proactive maintenance schedule and keeping detailed maintenance records.
- Supported cost-efficiency efforts, identifying and implementing ways to reduce operational expenses.
- Optimized tool usage, selecting appropriate cutting tools for different materials and tasks.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Buckeye Career Center
New Philadelphia, OH05.2006
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Manual milling
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Precise measuring
- CNC machine operation
- Manufacturing
- Caliper use
- Machine maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Assembly and production
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- CNC operation
- Thread cutting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Deburring skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Sawing and sanding
- Drilling operations
- Equipment monitoring
- Production planning
- Specification reading
- Quality control analysis
- Tool selection
- Metalworking techniques
- Machine cooling tools
- Computer numerical control programming
- Large lathe operation
- Fanuc controls
Accomplishments
I had a break in my machining career due to a layoff and I joined the army. Active duty from 2009 to 2014.
Certification
I earned my journeyman certification
Timeline
Machinist
Dover Hydraulic
04.2017 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
Buckeye Career Center