Christopher Gregory
Lead Machinist
Fitzwilliam,NH
Summary
I am currently a Lead Machinist looking to relocate to the Carolinas to be closer to family.
Attentive motivated Lead Machinist with outstanding organizational and communication skills coupled with extensive mechanical talent. Comprehensive experience operating Conversational CNC machines, including loading parts and verifying blueprint specifications and measurements. Outstanding problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with first-rate leadership abilities. Background supervising and training 5 subordinates.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Machinist
ABTech Inc.
Fitzwilliam, NH
6 2018 - Current
- Started here as an assembler
- Assembling, Testing, and Inspecting Precision air bearing systems
- I have been the lead machinist for the milling and turning department since September 2023
- Operate and maintain 2-Axis Bridgeport's, 3-Axis conversational Hurco mills, 3-Axis Hurco with a rotary, 3-Axis Hurco with a trunnion, Haas ST45 lathe
- Part of my other responsibilities are to make sure there are parts lined up for the machines, tool inventory, stock rack area, and maintaining shop cleanliness.
- Enhanced team productivity, providing guidance and training to junior machinists on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with engineers for design improvements, resulting in reduced material waste and optimized production processes.
- Displayed strong leadership qualities by effectively communicating expectations regarding performance metrics and productivity goals helping build a motivated workforce.
- Studied blueprints or layouts on workpieces to determine sequence of operations and finished dimensions of workpieces.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
Machinist
Graphicast Inc.
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
08.2005 - 06.2018
- Set-up and operate 3-axis CNC mills for production
- Build to print fixturing for the milling department
- Build to print, Maintain, Repair Graphite molds for the casting department.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Landscaper
Gar Wall
Swanzey , NH
04.2004 - 08.2005
- Mowing, Weed Whacking, Hedge Trimming, Yard Maintenance
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Landscaper
Gary's Yard Work
Swanzey, NH
09.1999 - 04.2004
- Mowing, Weed Whacking, Hedge Trimming, Yard Maintenance
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance
Education
High School Diploma -
Monadnock Regional High School
Swanzey, NH 08.1998 - 06.2004
Skills
Quality to detail
Manual Machining
Tool Set up
Blueprint Reading
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Fast Learner
Multi Tasking
Precision machining
Hurco Conversational Mills
Troubleshooting
Quality to detail
My Hobbes
I enjoy going camping with friends and family exploring, hiking and hanging out.
I also enjoy remodeling changing and updating my house.
References
Upon request
Timeline
Machinist
Graphicast Inc.
08.2005 - 06.2018
Landscaper
Gar Wall
04.2004 - 08.2005
Landscaper
Gary's Yard Work
09.1999 - 04.2004
High School Diploma -
Monadnock Regional High School
08.1998 - 06.2004
Lead Machinist
ABTech Inc.
6 2018 - Current