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Boyd Chism

New Century,KS

Summary

Professional CNC specialist with hands-on expertise in operating, programming, and maintaining CNC machinery. Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, ensuring precision, and optimizing production processes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering high-quality results in dynamic environments. Reliable, flexible, and driven to meet evolving operational needs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist/Welding Fabricator

Maico Industries
10.2019 - 12.2024
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • 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.
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Mentored junior operators, sharing knowledge of CNC operations and best practices for safe, efficient performance.
  • Executed basic welding and fabrication tasks for structural steel projects.

CNC Machinist/CNC Programmer

Centranz Inc.
05.2011 - 10.2015
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
  • Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on CNC programming or machine setup challenges.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in project specifications, adjusting programs or setups as needed for successful execution.
  • Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient CNC programming and machine operation techniques.
  • Utilized advanced understanding of live-tooling lathes to optimize machining processes.

CNC Machinist/CNC Programmer

Capital City Tool
07.1998 - 05.2011
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Increased production output by optimizing CNC machine programming.
  • Developed extensive knowledge in interpreting blueprints and programming CNC machines.
  • Maximized production output through effective setup of multiple CNC machines.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Programmed CNC machines for optimized performance, leading to reduction in production time.

Education

GED -

Thornhill Education Center
Frankfort, KY

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Machine setup
  • Quality control
  • Computer skills
  • Precision measuring
  • CNC programming
  • Cycle time reduction
  • Machine calibration
  • Machine alignment
  • Coordinate measuring machine
  • Thread cutting
  • Live-tooling lathes expertise

Timeline

CNC Machinist/Welding Fabricator

Maico Industries
10.2019 - 12.2024

CNC Machinist/CNC Programmer

Centranz Inc.
05.2011 - 10.2015

CNC Machinist/CNC Programmer

Capital City Tool
07.1998 - 05.2011

GED -

Thornhill Education Center
Boyd Chism