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Curtis Winston

CNC Machinist
Jacksonville,FL
Curtis Winston

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

MachinistProduction Assembler/fabricatorMachinist ACNC Machinist

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Summary

Experienced CNC manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in production environment. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials. Talented CNC Machine Operator skilled in operating diverse equipment with speed and efficiency. Highly accurate and knowledgeable with good understanding of bonding and finishing processes demonstrated over 10 years aerospace background. CNC machinist with 3 years experience on setting up and operating lathe machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Adept at assembling and disassembling small parts made of various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to satisfaction of customer. Diligent and reliable team player with a total of 14 years of related experience and the desire to make a positive impact in a long-term position.

Overview

4
Certification
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Parker Hannifin Aerospace
Jacksonville, FL

Machinist A
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Operated CNC machines to fabricate precision aerospace components.
  • Conducted quality inspections to ensure adherence to specifications.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to troubleshoot machining issues.
  • Maintained and calibrated tools for optimal performance and safety.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase production efficiency.

GKN Aerospace
El Cajon, CA

Machinist
07.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible for achieving production requirements.
  • Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
  • Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
  • Configured any human and material resources needed.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Kept work areas clean and neat.
  • Operated and maintained up to 7 different mill and lathe machines to fabricate Pratt & Whitney products.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.

Senior Aerospace Ketema Division
790 Greenfield Drive El Cajon Ca. 92021, California

Production Assembler/fabricator
08.2012 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals
  • Observed 100% safety policies and procedures
  • Closely inspected parts to ensure cleanliness and free of contaminants
  • Completed finishing work, including deburring, buffing and polishing materials according to strict tolerances
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
  • Assisted machine operators with finished pieces

Certification

Certificate of Performance in the Machine Technology Program of San Diego City College

Certificate of Completion in the CNC Machine Program of Mira Costa College

Timeline

Machinist A

Parker Hannifin Aerospace
02.2024 - Current

Machinist

GKN Aerospace
07.2018 - Current

Production Assembler/fabricator

Senior Aerospace Ketema Division
08.2012 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Lathes and Mills
  • Machine Tools
  • Pneumatic Tools
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Knowledge of metal parts and assemblies
  • Tooling and fixtures
  • CNC and manual equipment
  • Problem solving
  • Able to lift 30-50 pounds
  • Production scheduling familiarity
  • Crane/hoist expert
  • Fabrication professional
  • Machine Set Up