Christopher LaChance

• Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
• Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
• Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
• Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
• Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
• Performed preventative maintenance on CNC machines, prolonging their operational lifespan and reducing repair costs.
• Assisted in the training of new machinists, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
• Performed accurate Type tool changes and offsets.
• Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
• Maintained excellent production levels by completing regular Type inspections on equipment.

Managed setup and operation of CNC milling equipment to create precision components for industries such as aerospace and power generation.

Executed precise manufacturing processes using both CNC mills and grinders for power generation components.

Prepared machines to generate necessary parts for ash conveyor installation at SD Warren paper mill located in Westbrook, Maine.