Charles Minaini
Ames,IA
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
EDM Machinist
Megh Cushion Industries
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi County
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Set up and operated EDM machinery to cut parts from metal blocks;.
- Adjusted machine settings to ensure optimal machining performance;.
- Performed routine maintenance on EDM machines;.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy, conformance to specifications, and defects;.
- Monitored tool wear and replaced worn tools as required;.
- Troubleshot machining problems and identified solutions in a timely manner;.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers to inspect components;.
- Developed creative strategies for increasing efficiency in the machining process;.
- Collaborated with team members to develop new techniques for improved quality control;.
- Modified existing programs or created new ones using CAD and CAM software packages;.
- Worked closely with engineering staff to ensure that all projects met customer expectations;.
- Trained new employees on proper use of EDM machinery and safety protocols;.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed at all times while operating machinery;.
- Verified dimensions of products using various measuring devices such as Vernier calipers, depth gauges.;.
- Loaded appropriate materials into the machine according to job requirements;.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
CNC Machine Operator
Megh Cushion Industries
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi County
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
- Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
- Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
- Programmed CNC machines using G&M codes in accordance with established procedures.
- Checked accuracy of programs prior to running production runs utilizing simulation software packages.
- Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Analyzed engineering designs and determined most efficient sequence of operations.
- Collaborated with engineers in order to create new processes for improved efficiency.
- Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems And Business Analytics
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya12.2016
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Tableau
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Machine Operation
- KPI Tracking
- Data Mining
- Project Development
- Project Planning
- Project Scope Analysis
- Project Scope
- Agile Methodology
- Project Development and Lifecycle
- R programming
- Business process improvement
- Product Development
- Process Optimization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Product Management
- Python
- SQL
- Project Management
- CNC and Manual Equipment
- Machine Maintenance
- Tooling and Fixtures
- Tapping and Milling
- Equipment Operation
- CNC Machine Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Drilling
Timeline
EDM Machinist
Megh Cushion Industries
05.2021 - 09.2022
CNC Machine Operator
Megh Cushion Industries
05.2021 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Information Systems And Business Analytics
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Kenya