Craig Grindle
Merritt Island,FL
Summary
Experienced lead machinist with expertise in tight tolerance machining, fixture design, and tool fabrication. Known for precision measurement, reliable machine shop support, and high-quality parts production. Experienced manufacturing and machine shop supervisor with a strong track record in aircraft repair, advanced machining, and shop operations.
Overview
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1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Machinist
Universal Studios , Orlando
Orlando, Florida
01.2025 - Current
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Machined ride parts and show components for Universal Studios Orlando attractions.
- Provided technical advice and guidance to junior machinists.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Arnott Air Suspension Components
Merritt Island, Florida
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Helped raise 2023 Q4 operational output by 45% and maintained 10% average output growth across all 4 departments throughout remainder of residency.
- Supported daily operations across 4 departments, including machine shop, welding, electronic shock assembly, and AccuAir air-ride suspension systems.
- Compiled operations data into reports for management review.
Machine Shop Supervisor
Professional Aircraft Accessories
Titusville, Florida
07.2002 - 08.2023
- Executed repairs on aircraft components, adhering to governing documents to maintain compliance and safety.
- Developed tools and fixtures to enhance repair station functions, facilitating efficient workflows.
- Supported machine shop operations, ensuring timely production and repair of aircraft accessories.
Lead Machinist
Precision Shapes
Titusville, Florida
05.1994 - 07.2002
- - Qualified and refined new CNC programs to support more efficient part production.
- - Increased part-production accuracy through careful use of measurement tools and machine calibration.
- - Maintained design compliance by controlling dimensions within tight tolerance requirements.
Education
Power Generation And Equipment Repair. Machinist
U.S. Army Engineer School
Ft. Belvoire11-1985
High School Diploma -
Norwood Public School
Norwood, CO05-1985
Skills
- CNC programming
- Precision measurement
- Tight tolerance manufacturing
- Fixture design
- Tool fabrication
- Machine shop operations
- Horizontal boring mills
- Vertical mills
- Horizontal and vertical lathes
- Surface grinder
- Machine shop support equipment
Certification
- Certified Production Technician, Manufacturing TDI, 2024
- OSHA 30 certification, OSHA, 2026
- OSHA Forklift certified, OSHA, 2026
Timeline
Lead Machinist
Universal Studios , Orlando
01.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Supervisor
Arnott Air Suspension Components
08.2023 - 12.2024
Machine Shop Supervisor
Professional Aircraft Accessories
07.2002 - 08.2023
Lead Machinist
Precision Shapes
05.1994 - 07.2002
Power Generation And Equipment Repair. Machinist
U.S. Army Engineer School
High School Diploma -
Norwood Public School