Brian Rodrigues
Danbury,CT
Summary
Resourceful CNC Machinist with extensive knowledge of I.D. and O.D. CNC grinders and proven history of reliability and efficiency. Excellent personal and communication skills with extensive knowledge of Aerospace and Industrial Tooling Industry.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Eaton Aerospace
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and shaping materials according to job specifications.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing effective time management strategies and prioritizing tasks.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure accurate interpretation of design specifications and blueprints.
- Performed routine machine maintenance and repaired minor damages.
CNC Machinist
Schaeffler Group
04.2011 - 10.2022
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
- Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
- Face, O.D. and Bore grinding knowledge and expertise.
- Many types of Raceway grinding experience, example-Gothic Arch, Standard.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Ability to read all types of blue prints.
Heavy Equipment Operator
BMP Construction
11.2004 - 04.2011
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
Machine Operator
Kimberly-Clark
05.1993 - 11.2004
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Education
No Degree - Art
Castleton State College
Castleton, VTHigh School Diploma -
Danbury High School
Danbury, CT06.1987
Skills
- CNC and Manual Equipment
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Corrective Maintenance
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Vernier Calipers
- Critical Thinking
- Precision Measuring Instruments
Timeline
Machinist
Eaton Aerospace
10.2022 - 04.2025
CNC Machinist
Schaeffler Group
04.2011 - 10.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
BMP Construction
11.2004 - 04.2011
Machine Operator
Kimberly-Clark
05.1993 - 11.2004
High School Diploma -
Danbury High School
No Degree - Art
Castleton State College
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