Eric Anderson
Palmer,MA
Summary
Talented Machinist with years of experience setting up and operating 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.
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator / Welder
Dublin Steel
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Inspect parts , and project as welding, bolting and asmbleing whole project
- Performed daily maintenance and inspection of machinery to drive optimal performance.
- Inspected completed products to insure quality
Car Technician
Rick's Auto Collision
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Optimized fuel efficiency through precise engine tuning, emissions testing, and expertly executed repairs.
- Assisted in inventory management efforts, ensuring that adequate supplies were available for all required repairs.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction through clear communication of service expectations, costs, and timelines.
- Increased shop efficiency with proper organization and prioritization of daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Reduced repair time by efficiently identifying and addressing mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Ensured quality control by strictly following manufacturer guidelines during repairs and installations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate maintenance services for their vehicles.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostics and implementing necessary repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry standards and company safety policies.
- Minimized downtime for customers by completing routine maintenance tasks quickly yet thoroughly.
- tearing down cars identify broken parts and hardware ordering new and assembling bac to original condition
Machinist Night Shift EDM Specialist
Wildderness Mold
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Operated drill presses, lathes , milling and EDM machines to produce required parts.
- Operated EDM machines to produce required parts.
- operated comparators ,microscopes , surface plate size blocks and indicators to inspect all my electrodes
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce electrodes for various parts.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- when i left this job they were about 45 minutes away they moved out additional 30 minutes away
Night Shift EDM Specialist
Mold Systems.....sold ........hanson Group
12.2000 - 02.2009
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other key stakeholders, contributing to a seamless supply chain.
- Optimized machining strategies by staying current with advancements in technology, materials science, and best practices within the EDM field.
- Worked to blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions to produce development hardware.
- Streamlined production processes by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, reducing waste and improving throughput.
- Reduced manufacturing lead times with effective communication between engineering, production, and quality teams and day shift
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to industry regulations and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop custom EDM solutions for complex projects, resulting in successful completion.
- Incorporated automation technologies into existing workflows to increase productivity while decreasing labor costs.
- Ensured consistent product quality through regular inspection and calibration of EDM equipment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of job progress, material usage, and quality control data .
- the making of electrodes on bridgeport , lathes and surface grinders
- when edm was slow or another Department was behind or needed help i continued production on CNC, duplicators , gun drills ,bridgeport and surface grinders.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
EDM Operator
Hoover Universal...SOLD...Portage Cast and Mold
09.1995 - 12.1998
- Consistently achieved tight tolerances required within projects using precise calibration techniques.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement initiatives within the department, identifying areas of potential process improvements.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation procedures, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing among the team.
- Worked closely with quality control personnel to address any non-conforming parts or discrepancies in specifications promptly.
- i ran EDM , duplicators , bridgeports,surface grinders and big planer tables/pattern machines
Mold Maker
Ross Mold...SOLD....HBA Cast Products
10.1989 - 06.1995
- started running Injection Mold Machines. Polishing and fitting molds
- Squaring up steel on bridgports,surface grinders Blanchard grinder and Drilling H2O lines drill and taping screw holes Drill & ream Ejector pins
- It was a small shop. no one Wanted to deal with the oil involved with EDM this is when i got into cavity work , tighter tolerances.
- I Adapted well to this type of work. fitting shut offs on core pins and cams and locks
- polishing mold cavities.takeing a sample shot of mold fixing any parting line mismatch, and trouble shooting molds hanging up wrong side or increasing angles
Education
No Degree -
Minnechaug High School
Wilbraham, MASkills
I have worked with all sorts of machinerytools for checking mine and others work
Timeline
Fabricator / Welder
Dublin Steel
09.2021 - 12.2024
Car Technician
Rick's Auto Collision
08.2012 - 07.2021
Machinist Night Shift EDM Specialist
Wildderness Mold
01.2010 - 12.2012
Night Shift EDM Specialist
Mold Systems.....sold ........hanson Group
12.2000 - 02.2009
EDM Operator
Hoover Universal...SOLD...Portage Cast and Mold
09.1995 - 12.1998
Mold Maker
Ross Mold...SOLD....HBA Cast Products
10.1989 - 06.1995
No Degree -
Minnechaug High School
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