DONALD EATON
Slippery Rock,PA
Summary
Skilled Machinist/Assembler and Parts Manager with a proven track record at Wabtec and Maple Mountain Industries, excelling in precision machining and quality control. Demonstrated ability to enhance production efficiency and customer satisfaction through innovative solutions and effective troubleshooting. Expert in equipment operation and preventive maintenance, with a commitment to achieving tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist\ Assembler
Wabtec
Grove City, PA
04.2013 - 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.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- 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.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
Parts Manager/Service Technician
Maple Mountain Industries
Butler, PA
10.2009 - 04.2013
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
- Managed warranty claims efficiently by working closely with manufacturers to resolve issues promptly while minimizing financial losses to the company.
- Increased efficiency in the parts department by implementing an improved inventory management system.
- Collaborated with service managers to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance, increasing overall customer satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with locating specific parts or guiding them through the ordering process.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops and [Type] department for use in [Type] and [Type] equipment.
- Streamlined the ordering process for faster and more accurate deliveries, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
Education
GED -
Grove City Area High School
Grove City, PASkills
- Blueprint Reading
- Machine Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe Operation
- Precision machining
- Quality Control
- Visual Inspection
- Precise measuring
- Caliper use
- Equipment Operation
- Surface grinding
- Assembly and production
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Deburring skills
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Machinist\ Assembler
Wabtec
04.2013 - Current
Parts Manager/Service Technician
Maple Mountain Industries
10.2009 - 04.2013
GED -
Grove City Area High School