Bradley Whitaker
Berea,KY
Summary
Motivated and driven operator seeking full time employment. Throughout my working career I have learned new skills and on the job knowledge for various tasks. Currently I work various manual tasks daily with the upmost concern to safety and quality. Ensuring to complete time pressured tasks in order to reach key milestones is an objective that I have successfully achieved while working with chemical weapons/chemical agent.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CHB/UPA Operator and TMA Operator
Parsons Corporations
830 Eastern Byp Ste 106 Richmond Ky
07.2022 - Current
- Utilize forklift to safely load and move chemical weapons to different areas.
- Don and doff proper personnel protective equipment(PPE) to complete tasks.
- Ensure to conduct physical inventory of chemical weapons and record findings.
- Review DA Form 4508 to ensure contents received match receipt documentation.
- Conduct chemical weapons inventory and identify any leaks/spills.
- Load chemical weapons onto rocket non-destructive examination equipment(RNDE) and identify any abnormal conditions.
- Communicate with management on areas of concern and potential overpack operations. Ensure to complete proper documentation for leaker/reject munition.
- Decontamination (hydrogen peroxide and/or caustic) skids to ensure passing of agent monitoring prior to releasing skids out of engineering controls.
CNC Machine Operator
Meggitt Aerospace
190 Corporate Drive Danville, KY
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- 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.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks strategically and working efficiently under pressure.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Improved workplace safety, conducting regular inspections and promptly addressing any hazards or mechanical issues.
- Performed accurate [Type] tool changes and offsets.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Mentored junior operators, sharing knowledge of CNC operations and best practices for safe, efficient performance.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure manufactured components met or exceeded customer expectations regarding fitment, finish, functionality.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
CNC Machine Operator
EST Tool&Machine Inc
Brodhead, KY
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Performed accurate [Type] tool changes and offsets.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Machine Tool Technology
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
Harlan, KYHigh School Diploma -
Harlan County High School
Baxter, KY05.2016
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Machine Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Efficient multitasking
- Effective Communication
- Forklift Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Material Handling
- Material Loading and Unloading
Timeline
CHB/UPA Operator and TMA Operator
Parsons Corporations
07.2022 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
Meggitt Aerospace
09.2019 - 06.2022
CNC Machine Operator
EST Tool&Machine Inc
04.2018 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Machine Tool Technology
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Harlan County High School