Daniel Deas
Columbia,SC
Summary
Proven CNC Machinist with expertise in blueprint interpretation and precision machining, honed at Kion and other leading firms. Excelled in setting up machinery and maintaining equipment to exceed production goals by mastering new processes overseas. Skilled in coaching teams and enhancing safety, demonstrating a strong blend of technical acumen and leadership. Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Kion
2023.03 - Current
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
- Sent over seas to Czech to learn new processes.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
- Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
- Maintained excellent production levels by completing regular daily inspections on equipment.
Plumbing Foreman
Charlotte Mechanical
2021.02 - 2023.02
- Supervised installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and related appurtenances.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Understood Charleston city plumbing codes and interpreted architectural and mechanical drawings.
- Overseen and worked on 8 building projects.
CNC Machine Operator
DC Machine
2017.11 - 2020.02
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Checked gauging to make sure parts meet the required specifications.
- Able to fix errors in some machines.
- Can operate a Lapointe broach.
- Changed and operated inserts on a Lathe.
Correctional Officer
Central Regional Jail
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
Machine Operator
Rane Precision Die Casting
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Worked on shot blasting line.
- Operated Trim Press.
Education
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
Summerville, SC05.2014
Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Parts Fabrication
- Machine Calibration
- Machine set up
- Precision measurement
- Equipment set up
- Precision machining
- Equipment Calibration
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Kion
2023.03 - Current
Plumbing Foreman
Charlotte Mechanical
2021.02 - 2023.02
CNC Machine Operator
DC Machine
2017.11 - 2020.02
Correctional Officer
Central Regional Jail
2016.01 - 2017.01
Machine Operator
Rane Precision Die Casting
2014.01 - 2016.01
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
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