Daniel Woodard
Corinth,NY
Summary
Industrious Machinist/Maintenance Mechanic looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities. Skilled at inspecting machinery and structures for any damages, defects or malfunctions. Proficient in performing both preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance services as well as modifying existing equipment for optimal efficiency.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Machinist
Ball Corporation
03.2008 - 04.2024
- Served as key contributor in cross-departmental projects, fostering collaboration between machinists, technicians, and engineers.
- Collaborated with engineers for design improvements, resulting in reduced material waste and optimized production processes.
- Enhanced team productivity, providing guidance and training to junior machinists on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, applying technical expertise to resolve problems efficiently without compromising quality or deadlines.
- Served as key contributor in cross-departmental projects, fostering collaboration between machinists, technicians, and engineers.
Grinderman
Finch Paper LLC
11.2003 - 03.2008
- Responsible for roll grinding and resurfacing, machinist duties, knife and slitter blade grinding, machine /equipment rebuilding.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Working Lead Man
Metso Paper USA Inc.
06.1988 - 11.2003
- Improved team productivity through effective delegation of tasks and monitoring progress throughout each project phase.
- Collaborated with project managers, providing input on project planning and scheduling to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Made independent decisions on projects, contacting internal and external customers while collaboratively performing machinist obligations.
- Disassembly of machine parts, inspection and assessment, repair, and replace new machine parts, reassemble and test.
Education
No Degree - Machinist Apprenticeship
NYS Dept of Labor
Hudson Falls, NY12.1992
High School Diploma -
Corinth Central School
Corinth06.1988
Skills
- Precision machining
- Surface grinding
- Machine Maintenance
- Manual Machining
- Blueprint Reading
- CNC Programming
- Efficiency Improvement
- CNC Machining
- Preventive Maintenance
- Calibration Procedures
- Production Scheduling
- Crane Operation
- Plating Processes
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Certification
Journey Man Machinist, Class A Millwright,Class A Grinderman
Journey Man Machinist, Class A millwright
As a Machinist/Millwright, I've been involved with maintenance and repair for the past 34 years. My responsibilities have included: the ability to diagnose and repair equipment and machinery for many different industries such as: paper making, can making, hydro-electric, and cement production.
References:
- Albert Lescault -Sr.Techinical Service & Sales Representative
518-926-8047
alescault@ppg.com
- Shayne Spiezio -Certified Commissioning Authority
518-701-5729
shaynes@mechtest.com
- Joe May -Engineering Manager @Ball Metal Container
518-581-5572 (work)
518-692-7357 (home)
jamay5287@hotmail.com
Timeline
Lead Machinist
Ball Corporation
03.2008 - 04.2024
Grinderman
Finch Paper LLC
11.2003 - 03.2008
Working Lead Man
Metso Paper USA Inc.
06.1988 - 11.2003
No Degree - Machinist Apprenticeship
NYS Dept of Labor
High School Diploma -
Corinth Central School