Summary
Work History
Education
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Donald Platfoot

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Accomplished machinist with expertise in CNC operation and blueprint reading, honed at GE Aviation. Proven ability to enhance product quality and reduce waste through precise measuring and innovative machining techniques. Strong troubleshooting skills and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently delivering projects on time and under budget.

Work History

Machinist

RA Jones
  • Operated machining tools to produce precision components.
  • Learned safety protocols and best practices in machine operation.
  • Assisted in setup and calibration of equipment for production runs.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot basic machine issues.
  • Followed technical drawings and specifications to complete tasks accurately.
  • Monitored machine performance and reported any irregularities promptly.
  • 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.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • 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.

Machinist

GE Aviation
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
  • Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
  • Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
  • Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
  • Minimized material waste, calculating optimal cutting paths and material usage in advance.
  • Optimized tool usage, selecting appropriate cutting tools for different materials and tasks.
  • Mastered various machining operations, including milling, drilling, and turning, to expand production capabilities.
  • Enhanced precision in product manufacturing by operating and adjusting CNC machinery for optimal performance.
  • Achieved consistent quality, performing detailed final inspections and adjustments on completed parts.
  • Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
  • Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
  • Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
  • Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • 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.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Piqua High School
Piqua, OH
06.1985

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Machine operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Lathe operation
  • Machine setup
  • Manual milling
  • Precise measuring
  • CNC machine operation
  • Caliper use
  • CNC operation
  • Thread cutting
  • Deburring skills

Timeline

Machinist

RA Jones

Machinist

GE Aviation

High School Diploma - General Studies

Piqua High School
Donald Platfoot