DERRICK BLAIR
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Skilled Tool and Die Machinist with 33+ years of experience operating industrial machinery and completing preventive maintenance. Collaborative factory background working efficiently to meet production deadlines. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool and Die Machinist
Graco
09.2008 - 09.2023
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- 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.
Tool and Die Machinist
Compact Industries
07.2005 - 08.2008
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilizing fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
Tool and Die Machinist
Wmberg
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
- Researched and identified new machining technologies and techniques.
- Devised and implemented process improvements to enhance production.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
Education
Diploma - Industrial And Plant Engineering
College of Arts Science And Technology
Kingston, Jamaica04.1989
Certificate of Completion - Tool And Die Technology
National Tool And Engineering Institute
Kingston, Jamaica12.1988
High School Diploma -
Dinthill Technical High School
St. Catherine, Jamaica07.1986
Skills
- Machine Maintenance
- Materials Management
- Equipment Monitoring
- Assembly and Production
- Blueprint Reading
- Quality Control
- CNC Machine Operation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control Analysis
Affiliations
Dinthill Technical High School Alumni Association, South Florida Chapter, President
Timeline
Tool and Die Machinist
Graco
09.2008 - 09.2023
Tool and Die Machinist
Compact Industries
07.2005 - 08.2008
Tool and Die Machinist
Wmberg
07.2004 - 07.2005
Diploma - Industrial And Plant Engineering
College of Arts Science And Technology
Certificate of Completion - Tool And Die Technology
National Tool And Engineering Institute
High School Diploma -
Dinthill Technical High School