Daniel Stead
Greensburg,PA
Summary
Talented Machinist with 20 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. Skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Wabtec Corporation
Wilmerding, PA
05.2004 - Current
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Performed accurate measurements and offset adjustments.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Manually set up mills, lathes, and grinders.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed preventative maintenance on CNC machines, prolonging their operational lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Maintained excellent production levels by completing regular daily inspections on equipment.
- Streamlined workflow processes for faster job completion and increased customer satisfaction.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Assisted in the training of new machinists, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on CNC programming or machine setup challenges.
Assembler
Wabtec Corporation
Wilmerding, PA
07.2002 - 05.2004
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
Press Operator
Wabtec Corporation
Greensburg
04.2000 - 07.2002
- Ensured accurate output by regularly calibrating press machines according to established guidelines.
- Consistently met production deadlines through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
Group Leader
Wabtec Corporation
Ball Ground, GA
01.1998 - 04.2000
- Coordinated order and quantities of items to be processed per production requirements.
- Operated forklifts to supply co-workers with raw materials and remove finished goods from completion area.
Education
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PAHigh School Diploma -
Hempfield Area Senior High School
Greensburg, PA06.1995
Skills
- Blueprints Reading
- Machine Set Up
- G-code Programming
- Precision Machining
- Deburring Operations
- In-Process and Final Inspection
- Multi-axis Machining
- CNC Lathe Operation
- Grinding
- Electro-discharge Machining
- Lean Manufacturing
- Materials Management
- Material Handling
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Wabtec Corporation
05.2004 - Current
Assembler
Wabtec Corporation
07.2002 - 05.2004
Press Operator
Wabtec Corporation
04.2000 - 07.2002
Group Leader
Wabtec Corporation
01.1998 - 04.2000
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Westmoreland County Community College
High School Diploma -
Hempfield Area Senior High School