Devin Rigg
Warrington,PA
Summary
Highly skilled Machinist and Machine Shop Manager with proven background in managing both large and small scale operations. Specialize in optimizing workflows, maintaining safety standards and promoting quality control. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through team management and problem-solving abilities. In previous roles, contributed to significant improvements in production efficiency and cost savings. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Shop Manager
Caltech Manufacturing
Ivyland, Pennsylvania
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for machine shop operations.
- Maintained accurate records of finished products, materials used, and costs associated with each job.
- Created a system to track incoming orders, prioritize jobs, and ensure timely completion of projects.
- Troubleshoot complex multi axis machine issues
- Setup prototype parts on multi axis milling machines for production
- Complete First article inspections as well as final inspections
- Implemented a preventative maintenance program for all equipment in the facility.
- Reviewed blueprints for accuracy prior to starting production runs.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase necessary supplies at competitive prices.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Meet with customers and engineering teams to assist in the manufacturing process
- Purchasing materials and tooling associated with planned orders
- Hired and trained new staff members on the use of equipment and safety procedures.
Machine Shop Supervisor (Medical)
B&G Manufacturing
Hatfield, Pennsylvania
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Coordinated with Quality Control Department to ensure product conformed to specifications.
- Assisted in developing new processes and procedures for improved efficiency.
- Trained new employees on the use of equipment, tools, and safety procedures.
- Performed maintenance tasks on machines such as lubricating parts and replacing worn components.
- Provided technical support to machinists regarding complex operations involving 3axis and 5axis CNC milling centers, manual machines, drill presses, mandrel benders,3D printers and Wire EDM
- Compiled reports on machine performance data for management review.
- Held regular meetings with staff members to discuss issues or concerns related to production goals.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel in a timely manner while maintaining good working relationships.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of machinists engaged in fabricating, modifying, or repairing machine parts.
- Monitored machines for proper operation and made necessary adjustments as needed.
- Inspected finished products to ensure they met quality standards.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
CNC Machinist
Digital Machine Company
Ivyland, PA
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece.
- Set up and operate CNC machines as well as manual machines to manufacture parts to customers specifications
- Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
- Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Maintain records of approved and defective units or final products.
- Make adjustments to the machine feed rate, speed and depth of cut for each project.
- Use computer software for programming CNC Machines.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in the CNC machinery when necessary.
- Test completed workpieces for quality control purposes prior to shipment.
- Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
- Supervise junior staff members; provide guidance on proper use of machines.
- Adjust offsets during program execution; monitor results against programmed values.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance activities on assigned machines; document results accordingly.
- Utilize manual machining techniques when required; complete projects within allotted time frames.
- Modify programs according to customer requests and specifications; review all changes before implementation.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Bucks East
Buckingham, PA01-2024
High School Vocational Tech - Precision Machine Technology
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
Warrington, PA01-2024
Graduate Certificate - Wire EDM
Methods Machine (Fanuc)
Charlotte, NC01-2022
Automotive Technician Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Exton, PA01-2006
Skills
- Tool selection
- Precision measuring
- Work order processing
- Cost analysis and savings
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Staff training/development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Reliability
- Operational Efficiency
- Project Management
- Supervision and training
- Effective leader
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professionalism
Timeline
Machine Shop Manager
Caltech Manufacturing
12.2023 - 11.2024
Machine Shop Supervisor (Medical)
B&G Manufacturing
01.2019 - 12.2023
CNC Machinist
Digital Machine Company
01.2013 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Central Bucks East
High School Vocational Tech - Precision Machine Technology
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
Graduate Certificate - Wire EDM
Methods Machine (Fanuc)
Automotive Technician Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute