Curtis Kitchens
Collins MFG
Macon,GA
10
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented CNC Mill Machinist with expertise in CNC operation and precision measuring. Committed to maintaining tight tolerances and ensuring high-quality production while collaborating effectively with engineering teams.
Professional Machine Operator with experience in CNC machining and tooling. Dedicated to exceeding production goals and known for quick learning and efficiency. Knowledgeable about equipment diagnostics and repair.
Talented Machinist with 10 years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Work History
CNC Mill Machinist
11 Months- Operated CNC milling machines to produce precision components according to specifications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on CNC equipment to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Monitored production runs for quality control, adjusting settings as necessary.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area adhering to safety standards.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and procedures during machine operation.
- Assisted in training new employees on CNC mill operation, ensuring consistent quality standards across the team.
- Improved product quality by meticulously setting up and operating CNC mills for precision machining.
- Increased accuracy of machined parts by consistently maintaining tight tolerances in all operations.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with complex machining challenges, utilizing creative solutions to overcome obstacles without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop optimized milling programs, resulting in reduced cycle times and increased throughput.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
CNC Mill Machinist
7 Years 1 Month- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues, implementing effective solutions promptly.
- Documented production data and maintained accurate records of machining activities.
- Reduced material waste by carefully selecting appropriate tooling and fixtures for each job.
- Played an integral role in achieving ISO certification through consistent adherence to established procedures and documentation requirements.
- Contributed to on-time delivery of projects by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to deadlines.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Performed accurate tool changes and offsets.
- Handled preventive maintenance and minor repairs on machines to sustain performance.
- Studied blueprints to understand specifications and adjusted machines to produce quality parts.
- Collaborated with engineering team to optimize CNC machining processes.
- Identified required reference points, paths and hole locations for pieces.
- Operated CNC milling machines to produce precision components according to specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on CNC equipment to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on CNC mill operation, ensuring consistent quality standards across the team.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
CNC Machine Operator
1 Year 10 Months- Operated CNC machinery to produce precision aircraft components in compliance with safety standards.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and specifications to execute machining processes accurately.
- Monitored production runs, identifying and resolving issues to maintain optimal workflow efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on CNC machines, ensuring operational reliability and reducing downtime.
- Assisted in developing training materials focused on CNC operations, promoting knowledge sharing among staff.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production speed while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Mentored junior operators, sharing knowledge of CNC operations and best practices for safe, efficient performance.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure manufactured components met or exceeded customer expectations regarding fitment, finish, functionality.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine design specifications, ensuring optimal manufacturing outcomes.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs for manufacturability, leading to smoother production runs.
- Facilitated cross-training among team members, fostering versatile and highly competent workforce.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Performed accurate tool changes and offsets.
Education
GED
No Degree - Automotive Engineering
Skills
Machine setup
Precision measuring
Tolerance analysis
Machining operations
CNC programming
Tool selection
Surface finish techniques
In-process inspection
Blueprints reading
Mechanical troubleshooting
Equipment set up
Precision measurement
Machine calibration
CNC mill operation
Tool safety
Measurement tools
Problem-solving
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Troubleshooting skills
CNC machine operation
Paperwork and documentation
Machine maintenance
Deadline oriented
Blueprint reading
Able to set up vises
fixtures
v blocks
angle plates with dial indicator as per set up instructions
Timeline
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