Dwight Ingram
Florence,AL
Summary
Motivated Team Lead possessing excellent leadership and planning abilities. Focused on delivering high-quality products on tight schedules. Monitors, trains and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams through lead by example approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Mazak Team Lead
Blue Origin
Huntsville , AL
10.2023 - Current
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Developed strategies to increase team productivity.
- Worked with engineering and programming to resolve issues as well as process improvements.
- Earned the trust of team with a contagious high standard of excellence.
- Performed all critical high value crane lifts for my area as well as being called upon to perform critical lifts for other areas of factory.
Machinist III
Blue Origin
Huntsville , AL
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Setup and operate 5 axis Mazaks as well as 5axis DMC 125/80 achieving SME status in both areas
- First run and process proving of highly complex high value parts in development and production stages such as BE-4 Fuel Pump Housing, MOV Housing, Hot Gas Manifold, and BE-3U MCC and Barrel Jacket assemble.
- Identified an early need for overnight coverage on critical hardware and took a proactive approach in creating machine shops first overnight team which operated with high efficiency and quality.
Machinist III
Intech Medical
Athens , WI
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Set up and operated 5 axis Mazak Intergrex Turnmills on complex assemblies.
- Trained new employees to produce product at extremely high rate.
- Ensured quality for my area was of the highest standards.
Lead Machinist
Midsouth extrusion die
Muscle Shoals, AL
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Oversaw all dies 26 inches and larger cradle to grave while managing a crew of 11 machinist as well as overseeing the heat treat and polishing of the parts I oversaw.
- Ran CNC VTL, Mazak 3 axis mills, Mazak Lathes, Manual Bullard, Manual Mill, Manual Boring Mill, Manual Lathe, Grinders, and EDM.
- Delivered dies directly to customers in order to perform repairs on sight when possible.
Machinist
Southeastern Extrusion Tool
Florence , AL
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Set up and operated Mazak 3 axis mills to produce precision parts.
- Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
General Foreman
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Athens , AL
02.2002 - 03.2014
- Ensured safety protocols were followed and maintained by all personnel on site.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Provided technical advice to staff regarding operational issues and problems.
- Oversaw high risk to public lifts and operations such as removal of reactor head and offloading of spent nuclear fuel for disposal.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
Florence , AL05-2001
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Production Monitoring
- Performance monitoring
- Quality Control
Timeline
Mazak Team Lead
Blue Origin
10.2023 - Current
Machinist III
Blue Origin
09.2021 - 10.2023
Machinist III
Intech Medical
07.2019 - 09.2021
Lead Machinist
Midsouth extrusion die
08.2015 - 07.2019
Machinist
Southeastern Extrusion Tool
08.2014 - 08.2015
General Foreman
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
02.2002 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School