Donald Evans
Jeannette,PA
Summary
Dedicated and precise Machinist with over 40 years of experience in operating a variety of machine tools. Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, and drawings to produce accurate workpieces. Proficient in CNC editing and machining, consistently meeting production goals while maintaining high-quality standards and safety. Committed to continuous improvement and efficiency, with a track record of reducing machine downtime and enhancing overall productivity. I take pride in making a good first piece as well as maintaining quality throughout the production run.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Wabtec Corporation
Wilmerding, PA
03.2001 - Current
- Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, and wire EDM equipment.
- Holding tolerances as close as ±.0002 as well as repairs and rework of varies parts.
- Edited existing G-code programs and created new ones to enhance manufacturing processes
- Proficiently utilized a range of CNC machines including 5 axis machining center, lathe, mill,and wire EDM
- Operated and maintained a variety of manufacturing equipment, including lathes, mills, surface grinders, and radial drill press.
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts
Working Foreman
Stellar Precision Components
Jeannette, PA
12.1981 - 03.2001
- As a working forman my duties included: supervising departments, scheduling effectively, quality control, and problem solving.
- Producing parts effectively while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
Education
Machine Shop Technology
Central Westmoreland Career And Technology Center
New Stanton, PA05-1986
Skills
- CNC equipment
- Manual equipment
- Assembly and production
- De-burring
- Tooling and fixtures
- Tapping and milling
- Equipment monitoring
- Machine Operation
- Quality Control
- Manufacturing
- Drilling
- Visual Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Thread and plug gauges
- Equipment Operation
- Drilling Operations
- Specification Reading
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Measurement tools
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Machinist
Wabtec Corporation
03.2001 - Current
Working Foreman
Stellar Precision Components
12.1981 - 03.2001
Machine Shop Technology
Central Westmoreland Career And Technology Center