David Adams

• Developed innovative solutions to complex machining challenges, ensuring successful completion of projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Established a strong reputation for reliability, consistency, and attention to detail in all aspects of the prototype machinist role.
• Proactively identified potential issues within designs or fabrication processes before they became critical problems impacting deadlines or budgets.
• Achieved shorter lead times by optimizing tooling setups and reducing machine downtime.
• Worked in Module Assembly Department

• I worked with Shop Technicians and over the counter customer sales, and Body Shop orders ensuring that everyone receives their parts correctly and on time
• Issued parts to technicians to complete customers' repairs.
• Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
• Conducted thorough research on complex parts inquiries, ensuring accurate information was provided to customers and colleagues.
• Stocked and managed stock of parts.
• Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.

• Company Overview: HandyLab was acquired by Becton Dickinson
• I continued my duties in the Machine Shop until October 2010
• HandyLab was acquired by Becton Dickinson

Worked directly with Engineering and Production

• Machined Prototype Parts, Modified Parts, Built Fixtures and Tooling for use in Production, Assembly and in the Clean Room
• Set Up, Programmed and Operated Bridgeport Vertical CNC Mill, Manual Bridgeport Mill, Lathe, Saw, and other typical shop equipment
• Used Solid Works

• Machined Details, Machine Assembly, also Machined and Assembled Machine Slides

• Was responsible for the set up and operation of the Draw Bench, Drawing Tubing over Mandrel (DOM) while holding the I.D., O.D., and wall thickness to order specifications

• Built, Assembled, and Inspected Mill and Inspection Fixtures for use in the Turbine Engine Industry
• Also made repairs and modifications when necessary
• Used Bridgeport Mill, Lathe, Surface Grinder, etc
• Also performed finish operations on parts using a Sunnen Hone, O.D
• Grinder, Jig Borer, etc
• Held very close tolerances on all work
• I also worked in other areas of the company as needed

• Was responsible for set up and operation of Vertical Mills, Boring Mill, Saws, Assembly and Disassembly of Core Boxes, Etc
• Completed 9000 Hour Apprenticeship during this time

• Tested for the Apprenticeship Position and was hired by Annex
• Learned the set up and operation of shop equipment including Vertical Mills, Drill Press, Boring Mill, Saw, Welders, etc., while fulfilling the Requirements of the Apprenticeship Program