David Beard
Syracuse,UT
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Machinist
William's International Inc
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Manufactured various sizes of turbine engines using electrical displacement machinery (EDM)
- Plunging, wire and die-sinking machinery to shape and form metal parts with high precision.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
CNC Machinist
Lean Werks Llc
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across the department.
- Maintained detailed documentation of completed tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or process improvements.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promoting awareness among team members.
Lead Operator/Fabricator Level D
Harris Corp
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Hired as a Machinist Level C and quickly transitioned to Lead Operator.
- Direct less than 10 employees, including; delegate shift responsibilities, coordinate and expedite flow of parts, train new employees and department transfers, report daily shift operations directly to Department Manager
- Ensure safety protocols are followed and quality control inspections performed
- Maintain knowledge of all manufacturing procedures
- Setup and operate wire-saws, mini-mills, and Lapper machines
- Document quantities and specs using various micrometers and gauging tools
- Customize parts as needed for cutting
- Perform surface quality inspections
- Enter data into quality control database and flow sheets to be used for future process detail
Milling Machinist
Alcoa
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Milled and tapered various aerospace and commercial aircraft wings using Ingersoll CNC milling machinery
- operated multiple pieces of equipment including heavy mobile equipment, overhead and remote cranes.
- Recognized and resolved routine issues helping to maintain quality and productivity levels.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints and standard work instructions.
- Correct machine setup was required to meet precise milling specifications.
- Accurately calculate passes and indexes.
- Knowledge of various alloy and metal properties.
- Prepare required documentation, inspection reports, accident reports, and non-comformance information.
- Conduct daily and annual inspections of all crane equipment to OSHA regulations.
- Quickly and accurately calculate load weight to determine lift capacities and clearance.
Education
Business Management
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IASkills
- Critical thinking
- Multi-tasking
- Re-prioritizing
- Applying rules/protocol
- Customer rapport
- Colleague rapport
- Teamwork
- Good judgement
Timeline
Specialized Machinist
William's International Inc
11.2019 - 06.2024
CNC Machinist
Lean Werks Llc
04.2018 - 10.2019
Lead Operator/Fabricator Level D
Harris Corp
05.2015 - 01.2018
Milling Machinist
Alcoa
01.2007 - 01.2015
Business Management
Muscatine Community College