BRANDON SPROUSE

Performs set up and operation of various work centers and machine cells including:

• Makino Mag3 Stand Alone x5
• Starrag Fastems Cell x5
• Makino Mag Cell x6
• Makino A81/88 Cell x3
• Modig Rigimill Stand Alone x3
• Handtmann
• Mazak
• Chiron

• Manufactured fixtures and dies directly from drawings.
• Prototype and short run jobs.
• Studied blueprints, work instructions, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on Haas mill and lathe centers.
• Performed preventative maintenance to maintain optimal productivity.

• Maintained job schedule and implemented creative solutions to resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Assisted with job quotes and project planning.
• Trained and assisted co-workers on CNC Machine set-up, blueprint reading, use of inspection equipment, use of deburr and shop tools, forklift operation, and safety protocols.
• Implemented lean manufacturing processes to reduce waste and set-up times.
• Maintained face-to-face customer and vendor relationships.
• Oversaw shipping and receiving of materials and finished products.

• Routinely monitored feeds and speeds during machining process of hard metals.
• Studied blueprints, work instructions, sketches and drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Detected /reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.
• Used Parlec System to take tool geometry offsets and set tools.