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Christopher Jackson

Sanger,CA

Summary

Machinist with 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE SETTING UP AND OPERATING CONVENTIONAL LATHES, MILLS, GRINDERS, SAWS AS WELL AS PROGRAM AND SETUP CNC LATHES AND MILLS. I AM A DEDICATED AND SKILLED INDIVIDUAL WHO PAYS CLOSE ATTENTION TO DETAIL. I HAVE HELD VERY TIGHT TOLERANCES OVER LONG PRODUCTION RUNS. GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY I BELIEVE I WOULD BECOME A VALUABLE MEMBER OF YOUR COMPANY

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Lathe Department

PNM CNC
08.2022 - Current
  • Program using CAM software
  • Boosted production by recommending automated solutions
  • Order tooling and chemicals
  • Set up and operate Lathes mills
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to deadlines.

Lead Machinist

Bk Lighting
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Operated and performed minor repairs on various types of manual and automated equipment, including vertical mills and lathes.
  • Provided job training and monitored performance of team members.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.

CNC Lathe Operator

HydraTech
07.2015 - 10.2017
  • Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
  • Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
  • Setup lathes and mills
  • Forklift operator
  • Maintenance mechanic
  • Streamlined workflow processes, optimizing use of available resources for maximum productivity.

Machine Operator

Jim's Usa
12.2014 - 08.2015
    • Manually set up machinery and equipment, including lathes and grinders.
    • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.

Machine Shop Supervisor

Vortech Superchargers
08.2012 - 07.2014
    • PROGRAM USING MASTERCAM X13
    • SETUP AND OPERATE CNC LATHES WITH LIVE TOOLING,SUB SPINDLE AND PARTS ROBOT
    • ASSIGNED OPERATORS AND SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS FOR MEASUREMENT DURING PRODUCTION
    • WORKED CLOSELY WITH ENGINEERING TEAM ON R&D PROJECTS
    • REPAIR AND CALIBRATE MEASUREMENT DEVICES
    • COMPLETED FIRST ARTICLE AND AUDITS OF MANUFACTURED PARTS
    • MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
    • OPERATED FORKLIFTS,HOISTS AND OTHER MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
    • OPERATE CONVENTIONAL LATHES AND MILLS
    • OPERATE EDIT CMM MACHINES

Machinist

Haas Automation
05.2010 - 09.2012
  • Ran lathes second job
  • Night shift

MACHINIST

ADVANCED THEORETICAL CONCEPTS
06.2011 - 08.2012
    • SETUP AND OPERATE CNC LATHES AND MILLS
    • INSPECTION OF FIRST ARTICLES
    • PROGRAM CNC LATHES

MACHINIST

GROTH ENGINEERING
10.2001 - 06.2011
  • Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.
  • Overhauled heavy machinery such as pumps, fans, saws and tumblers
  • CNC lathes mills

Education

High School Diploma - GENERAL

OXNARD HIGH SCHOOL
Oxnard, CA
1998

Skills

    • PROGRAMING
    • SETUP OF CNC LATHES AND MILLS
    • QUALITY CONTROL
    • FABRICATION
    • CALIBRATION
    • FORKLIFT
      • CONVENTIONAL LATHES AND MILLS
      • KNOWLEDGE OF FANUC,HITACHI,MORI SEIKI,HAAS,ANILAM AND MANY OTHER CONTROLS
      • TROUBLSHOOTING

Websites

    Timeline

    Lead Lathe Department

    PNM CNC
    08.2022 - Current

    Lead Machinist

    Bk Lighting
    08.2017 - 05.2021

    CNC Lathe Operator

    HydraTech
    07.2015 - 10.2017

    Machine Operator

    Jim's Usa
    12.2014 - 08.2015

    Machine Shop Supervisor

    Vortech Superchargers
    08.2012 - 07.2014

    MACHINIST

    ADVANCED THEORETICAL CONCEPTS
    06.2011 - 08.2012

    Machinist

    Haas Automation
    05.2010 - 09.2012

    MACHINIST

    GROTH ENGINEERING
    10.2001 - 06.2011

    High School Diploma - GENERAL

    OXNARD HIGH SCHOOL
    Christopher Jackson