Christian Adams

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

Technical Operations & Setups

• Expertly performed complex setups and operations for both EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) and Swiss-style lathes, ensuring optimal machine uptime and part integrity.

• Interpreted technical blueprints and GD&T specifications to program and adjust machine offsets for high-tolerance components.

• Managed the end-to-end production of precision parts, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a low scrap rate.

Quality Control & Metrology

• Conducted meticulous inspections using a wide array of precision instruments, including indicators, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to ensure 100% compliance with engineering specs.

• Utilized high-power microscopes for micro-inspection, identifying surface defects invisible to the naked eye.

• Maintained rigorous quality documentation and performed first-article inspections to validate setup accuracy before full production runs.

Leadership & Department Management

• Served as Department Lead, overseeing daily production schedules, delegating tasks to junior machinists, and troubleshooting technical bottlenecks on the floor.

• Mentored and trained team members on machine safety, setup optimization, and proper tool usage to improve overall department efficiency.

• Collaborated with engineering and maintenance teams to streamline machining processes and implement preventative maintenance schedules for Swiss and EDM equipment.

Skills Section

• Machinery: CNC Swiss Lathes (Tornos Bechler), CNC Lathes (Citizen & Tsugami) Wire/Sinker EDM (Makino, Mitsubishi, Charmille, & Current)

• Tools: Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gauges, Dial Indicators, Optical Comparators, Laser Markers, Profilometers, Microscopes.

• Leadership: Workflow Optimization, Team Mentoring, Quality Assurance, Safety Compliance (OSHA).

• Operated 3-axis CNC machinery (Zimmerman FZ15) with full autonomy, translating technical drawings into high-precision components.

• Managed comprehensive quality documentation, ensuring all work orders and previous operations were fully validated and compliant with company standards.

• Executed manual machine setups, including tool selection, fixture installation, and offset adjustments to optimize production efficiency.

• Fabricated mission-critical parts for cross-functional departments, maintaining strict adherence to design tolerances and project timelines.

• Mastered grinding and polishing operations to achieve exact thickness specifications, ensuring all parts surpassed rigorous optical clarity and performance tests.

• Operated industrial Tysaman and band saws to perform both bulk material processing and intricate hand-cuts on sensitive acrylic and polycarbonate materials.

• Upheld a culture of safety and organization, maintaining a hazard-free workspace and adhering to 5S lean manufacturing principles.