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David Bright

Summary

The majority of my work experience has been in machine manufacturing where my duties ranged from inventory control, where I maintained the in shop supply of tools and equipmen, performed inventory and reorder of raw materials and collect and recorded maintenance logs for each machine while managing 20+ people, to shipping and receiving , to quality control, to machine operation.


Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Corn Cop

Corn Maze At The Pumpkin Patch
09.2018 - Current

Set up all things associated with a corn maze as well as customer service, scheduled private events, ticket and merchandise sales.


Help to maintain a safe environment for maze goers by working as "security"

Machinist

Parnell Design And Fabrication
06.2016 - Current
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
  • Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
  • Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.

Machine Shop Foreman

Labarre Machine Works
12.1994 - 05.2016
  • Evaluated employee performance on an ongoing basis, providing constructive feedback and coaching as necessary to support professional growth within the organization.
  • Effectively managed a team of machinists, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged skill development and growth.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for raw materials and services while maintaining cost controls without compromising quality standards.
  • Used Vista, by Epicor, to record all production activities.
  • Served as a key liaison between the machine shop team and other departments within the organization, fostering open communication channels to facilitate successful project outcomes.
  • Oversaw inventory management practices, reducing stock discrepancies through accurate tracking systems and efficient organization methods.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Kept all shop records current and accurate.

Education

Certification of Machine Manufacturing Technology - Machine Manufacturing Technology

Portland Community College
Portland, OR

High School Diploma -

Forest Grove High School
Forest Grove, OR

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Machine Operation
  • Quality Control
  • Precise measuring
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Detail Oriented
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Production Documentation

Timeline

Corn Cop

Corn Maze At The Pumpkin Patch
09.2018 - Current

Machinist

Parnell Design And Fabrication
06.2016 - Current

Machine Shop Foreman

Labarre Machine Works
12.1994 - 05.2016

Certification of Machine Manufacturing Technology - Machine Manufacturing Technology

Portland Community College

High School Diploma -

Forest Grove High School
David Bright