Charles Merritt Jr
Cleveland,TX
Summary
Manual Machinist with 20 years of experience operating cut Master VTL, Drill Press, Bridgeport Mill, Axelson Engine Lathe Over head Crane and completing preventive maintenance. Collaborative factory background working efficiently to meet production deadlines. Diligent reliable team player who maintains a clean, and neat working environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Die Maker
Western Forge & Flange
Cleveland, TX
09.2017 - 05.2025
- Operated Cut Master VTL Bullard, Alexson Engine Lathe, Grinders, Drill press, and Bridgeport mill to fabricate dies and tools for forging, ensuring quality.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations, and proper equipment handling procedures.
- Computed dimensions, shapes, and sizes for dies from design outlines to ensure precise fabrication.
- Measured and scribed metal stock with extreme accuracy to prepare for machine production.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint, drawings and sketches.
- Inspected items for safety, and operability.
- Read, and stuck to detailed production schedules.
Manual Machinist
Dril-Quip
Houston, TX
08.2007 - 03.2017
- Inspected output for specification compliance, ensuring quality control by discarding defective items.
- Fabricated, and shaped parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal.
- Ran Cut Master Bullard VTL, Engine lathe, Bridgeport Mill, and Drill Press to craft products.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions, and tolerances accurately.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following strict safety protocols, and conducting regular equipment inspections.
Manual Machinist
Lewco Technologiies INC
Houston, TX
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Checked output against specifications, ensuring quality by discarding defective items.
- Fabricated, and shaped parts such as generator frames of metal.
- Ran Cut MasterBullard VTL, and use of overhead crane to craft products.
- Reviewed daily work instructions, sketches, and blueprints to accurately determine dimensions, and tolerances.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect, report malfunctions, and prevent accidents.
- Interpreted drawings to ensure effective work pieces.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and shaping materials according to job specifications.
Manual Machinist
National Oilwell Varco Inc
Sugarland, TX
05.2003 - 08.2006
- Machined components for oilfield applications using various manual VTL machines, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and drawings to establish precise machining procedures.
- Includes the use of various measuring equipment such as ID, OD Mics, Veneers, and Calibers.
- Organized, and maintained work environment to promote safety, and operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
Calvert TX06-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking & Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Houston, TXSkills
- Machine setup, and process optimization
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Relationship building
- Teamwork
- Dependable and reliable
Timeline
Tool Die Maker
Western Forge & Flange
09.2017 - 05.2025
Manual Machinist
Dril-Quip
08.2007 - 03.2017
Manual Machinist
Lewco Technologiies INC
09.2006 - 03.2007
Manual Machinist
National Oilwell Varco Inc
05.2003 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking & Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute