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Work History
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Dylan Allen

Valparaiso,IN

Summary

Machinist with 6 years of experience setting up, operating, and programming machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist

Task Force Tips
11.2019 - Current
  • Set up, operate, and program 5-axis thru 2-axis Lathes & Mills. (Mazak, Mori, and Index)
  • Made fixtures and prototypes in toolroom
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Shift lead
  • Wrote company procedures on how to set up the 5-axis lathes
  • Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
  • Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.

Manual Machinist

Keller Machine & Welding
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Operated manual bar mills, engine lathes, and knee mills.
  • Operated forklift
  • Operated overhead crane
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Fabricated and shaped parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal and plastics.

Chef

Blue Point Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Education

Journeyman Machinist - Precision Machining

VAAAC
Valparaiso, IN
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso, IN
05.2019

Precision Machining - Machining

Porter County Career Center
Valparaiso, IN
05.2019

Skills

  • CAD/CAM Programming mill & lathe (Esprit and solidworks)
  • Manual knee mill, lathe, and grinders
  • GD&T understanding
  • Forklift
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Blueprint reading
  • Overhead crane
  • Precision measuring equipment
  • Acu-rite

Accomplishments

  • Machined a working pneumatic engine
  • Worked two jobs while in Highschool
  • Was given two raises within one night

REFERENCES

Jeff Perov (Supervisor at TFT) - 219-866-2947


Eddie Luick (Supervisor/owner of Blue Point) - 219-246-9699


Brian Falls (Tool room lead at TFT) -219-508-1788


Larry Shepard (Tool Room & Programmer Supervisor at TFT) - 219-771-6283



Timeline

CNC Machinist

Task Force Tips
11.2019 - Current

Manual Machinist

Keller Machine & Welding
02.2019 - 11.2019

Chef

Blue Point Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill
08.2016 - 05.2019

Journeyman Machinist - Precision Machining

VAAAC

High School Diploma -

Valparaiso High School

Precision Machining - Machining

Porter County Career Center
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