Dave Adams
Savannah,GA
Summary
Talented and enthusiastic CNC Machine Operator skilled in operating diverse equipment with speed and efficiency. Highly accurate and knowledgeable with good understanding of finishing processes demonstrated over 7-year background.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
City Of Pooler
06.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Operator II
Staccato Pistols
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared and set up machine systems for daily operation and adhered to production goals.
- Identified and replaced broken or worn tools and made tool offsets.
- Started and observed machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls or control media.
Manufacturing Technician 3
Daniel Defense Inc.
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated and maintained 3 Okuma Lathes and a Haas Mill machine to fabricate tier 1 gun barrels for AR-style semi-automatic firearms.
- Maintained tight tolerances (+/- .0001) with design specifications measured by Jenoptik Lasers, flush-pin gauges, micrometers and calipers.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
CNC Operator
Carolina Custom Kitchen & Bath
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Operated a Park Industries 5-Axis CNC saw-jet to cut and carve granite, marble, quartz, Dekton, porcelain and 1/8" stained glass into residential and commercial countertops.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Verified appropriate product lubrication and cooling throughout machine operation.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
Scout Sniper
United States Army - 82nd Airborne
02.2008 - 08.2013
- Delivered long-range precision rifle on high value enemy targets from concealed positions obtained through small unit team tactics training.
- Observation, collection and reporting of battlefield intelligence to higher command in support of Coalition Forces throughout our 13 month tour of Afghanistan.
Education
English Composition
Iowa State University
Ames, IASkills
- Machine calibration
- Tooling requirements
- Superb written and verbal communication
- Design specifications
- Malfunction Troubleshooting
- Bilingual
- Blueprint reading
- Safety processes and procedures
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance certified
Certification
-US Army School of Infantry
-US Army Airborne School
-US Army Sniper Course (Secret Clearance Obtained)
-Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon
-Army Commendation Medal
-Combat Infantryman Badge
Timeline
Firefighter
City Of Pooler
06.2023 - Current
Operator II
Staccato Pistols
03.2023 - 06.2023
Manufacturing Technician 3
Daniel Defense Inc.
03.2021 - 03.2023
CNC Operator
Carolina Custom Kitchen & Bath
09.2016 - 03.2021
Scout Sniper
United States Army - 82nd Airborne
02.2008 - 08.2013
English Composition
Iowa State University
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