Curtis Tubbs
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Accomplished Sr. Machinist with a proven track record at Northwest Metal Craft, enhancing production efficiency through innovative machining techniques. Expert in precision machining and CNC programming, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities. Achieved significant improvements in part manufacturability and project management, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality and teamwork.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Machinist
Northwest Metal Craft
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing new machining techniques and processes.
- Provided input on design modifications that improved part manufacturability without compromising functionality or performance requirements.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Maximized equipment utilization by scheduling preventive maintenance activities during non-peak hours.
Machinist
Machinist Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Machinist
Detroit Tool and Engineering
11.2009 - 04.2019
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Education
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, MO2000
Skills
- Precision machining
- Surface grinding
- Machine setup
- Manual Machining
- Drilling Operations
- CNC Programming
- Tool selection
- First-Article Inspection
- Deburring Techniques
- Fixture design
- ISO Standards Compliance
- ASME standards compliance
- Milling machine operation
- Optical comparators
- Coordinate Measuring Machines
- GD&T expertise
- Advanced Blueprint Reading
- Precise measuring
- Machine Operation
- CNC Machine Operation
- Fanuc controls
- Preventive Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Machinist
Machinist Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2021
Machinist
Detroit Tool and Engineering
11.2009 - 04.2019
Sr. Machinist
Northwest Metal Craft
Lebanon High School
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