Daniel Torres
Pico Rivera,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Heat Treat Technician/Lathe Operator
Superior Handforge
Santa Fe Springs, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Operated heat treat furnaces to achieve optimal material properties
- Monitored temperature and time parameters for precision treatments
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications
- Trained new technicians on safe equipment handling and operational procedures
- Troubleshot issues with furnaces and other equipment, resolving problems quickly to minimize disruptions to production schedules.
- Evaluated material properties after heat treatment using hardness testing methods, ensuring desired results were achieved consistently.
- Conducted routine calibration on temperature control systems, guaranteeing reliable performance during critical operations.
- Resolved minor problems with manual techniques such as grinding off burs and buffing pieces.
- Inspected and sampled completed products to evaluate production quality.
- Met production targets by efficiently setting up equipment, fixtures and racks.
- Located and input correct program numbers to set up computer-controlled production machinery.
- Evaluated materials prior to heat treating to assess supply quality and presence of desired characteristics.
- Operated CNC turning lathes to produce precision components according to specifications.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adjusting rapidly to changes in production priorities while maintaining high-quality output levels.
- Assured adherence to quality standards by conducting thorough inspections on finished products.
- Adhered to safety procedures and regulations during CNC lathe operations.
Heat Treat Operator
Bodycote Thermal Processing
Huntington Park, CA
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Operated heat treatment furnaces to achieve desired material properties.
- Monitored and recorded temperature readings for process compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety.
- Assisted in preparing materials for heat treatment processes.
- Resolved minor problems with manual techniques such as grinding off burs and buffing pieces.
- Inspected and sampled completed products to evaluate production quality.
- Met production targets by efficiently setting up equipment, fixtures and racks.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA10-2021
High School Diploma -
Downey High School
Downey, CA06-2013
Skills
- Quenching techniques
- Precision measuring
- Hardness testing
- Heat treatment processes
- Furnace operation
Timeline
Lead Heat Treat Technician/Lathe Operator
Superior Handforge
08.2023 - Current
Heat Treat Operator
Bodycote Thermal Processing
10.2014 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts -
Coastline Community College
High School Diploma -
Downey High School