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Edward Piatt

Crawfordsville,IN

Summary

Self-motivated and determined Machinist produces and repairs mechanical equipment with keen attention to detail. Accomplished in manufacturing and troubleshooting equipment and preventive maintenance. Able to disassemble and rebuild machinery and extensively trained in safe manufacturing practices. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist

Lakeside Book
Crawfordsville, IN
03.2002 - 08.2024
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
  • Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery.
  • Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
  • Supervised other workers engaged in operating machines and making repairs on machinery.
  • Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
  • Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Troubleshot issues with machines and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
  • Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
  • Monitored production output levels and made adjustments as necessary to maintain production goals.
  • Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
  • Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
  • Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols by properly using equipment and materials.
  • Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
  • Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
  • Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
  • Incorporated new preventive and corrective maintenance processes to increase equipment lifespan.
  • Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
  • Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
  • Observed operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine need for adjustments or repairs.
  • Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Piatt Excavating
West Lebanon, IN
03.2010 - 11.2018
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.

Welder

Fabstar
Cayuga, IN
03.1998 - 03.2002
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Covington Community High School
Covington, IN
05-1993

Skills

  • Machine Maintenance
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment Repair
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Machine Operation
  • Lathe Operation
  • Drilling
  • Assembly and production
  • Manufacturing
  • De-burring
  • Tapping and milling

Affiliations

I enjoy hiking and the outdoors, I like racing and I do drag racing occasionally

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Piatt Excavating
03.2010 - 11.2018

Machinist

Lakeside Book
03.2002 - 08.2024

Welder

Fabstar
03.1998 - 03.2002

High School Diploma -

Covington Community High School

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