Derek Pritchett
Summary
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Talented Machinist with 9 years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Shaw Industries
11.2018 - Current
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilizing fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
Machinist
Hicks Tufting Machine Service
01.2014 - 11.2018
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
Maintenance Mechanic
Controlled Products
06.2005 - 01.2014
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Education
Associate Degree Machine Tool Tech - Machine Tool Technology
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA06.2009
High School Diploma -
Murray County High School
Chatsworth, GA05.2007
Skills
- Thread and Plug Gauges
- FANUC Controls
- Large Lathe Operation
- Calculating Tolerances
- CNC Machine Operation
- Sketch Drawings
- Waste Reduction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Machinery Cleaning
- Machine Setups
- Visual Inspection
- Drawing Creation
- Blueprint Reading
- Tooling Selection
- Caliper Use
Timeline
Machinist
Shaw Industries
11.2018 - Current
Machinist
Hicks Tufting Machine Service
01.2014 - 11.2018
Maintenance Mechanic
Controlled Products
06.2005 - 01.2014
Associate Degree Machine Tool Tech - Machine Tool Technology
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
High School Diploma -
Murray County High School