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Farrell Blake

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Skilled CNC Machinist with 12 years of experience with a solid background in operating, programming and maintaining CNC machines for precision manufacturing. Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints, ensure quality control, and adhere to safety protocols. Possess key strengths in problem-solving, team collaboration, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and productivity within the manufacturing environment. Also process manual machinist skills to fabricate parts using manual equipment: mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders and broach machines.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist

McCay Tool & Engineering
St. Louis, MO
11.2023 - Current
  • Machine quality parts per blueprint and quality control standards
  • Responsible for full set ups, changeovers, tooling, and offsets
  • Program edits
  • Daily 5S and preventative maintenance
  • Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
  • Make adjustments to the machine feed rate, speed and depth of cut for each project.
  • Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
  • Ocassionally use of drill press for specail projects

CNC Machinist

Orizon Aerostructures
Fenton, MO
11.2020 - 11.2023
  • Machine quality parts
  • Ran a numerous of CNC mills vertical and horizontal 3, 4 & 5 axis.
  • Conduct regular preventive maintenance activities on assigned machines; document results accordingly.
  • Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning and grinding.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
  • Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
  • Make adjustments to the machine feed rate, speed and depth of cut for each project.

CNC Machinist

Honeywell Intelligrated
St. Louis, MO
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • My job is to machine precision quality parts, write programs using G&M codes and maintaining quality of the machining centers
  • Also following all company and safety procedures.
  • Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
  • Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
  • Make adjustments to the machine feed rate, speed and depth of cut for each project.
  • Utilize manual machining techniques when required; complete projects within allotted time frames.
  • Operated manual milling, drilling, tapping, lathe and grinding machines to fabricate parts according to blueprints or drawings.
  • Troubleshot machine malfunctions and made necessary repairs.
  • Developed jigs and fixtures required for machining complex components.
  • Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
  • Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.

Extrusion Blow Mould Machine Operator

Silgan Plastics
Hazelwood, MO
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • As being an Extension Blow Mould Operator my job was to safely operate/set up the machine while making the necessary changes to machine or program ensure quality products are being produced.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
  • Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
  • Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.

CNC Machine Center Lead man

O'Neal Manufacturing Services, Inc
Indianapolis, IN
11.2011 - 05.2016
  • As being the machining center lead man my job is to ensure that other operators machine quality parts by fixing any problems with programs, set-ups or tooling that may occur
  • Also my job is to briefly edit and prove out programs new to the facility, while maintaining the quality of the machining centers and continuous improvement to better our techniques.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on projects.
  • Trained junior staff members on operating manual machinery safely and efficiently.
  • Operated manual milling, drilling, tapping, and grinding machines to fabricate parts according to blueprints or drawings.
  • Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
  • Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications when using manual machines.
  • Bridgeport's, Drill press, manual lathes, manual mills, broach machines.
  • Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lawrence North High School
01.2009

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • CNC Mill
  • CNC lathe
  • Tooling Changes
  • Mazak Mazatrol
  • 3,4 & 5 axis
  • Blueprint Reading
  • CNC Programming
  • Precison Inspection Equipment
  • Manual lathes
  • Manual Mills
  • Bridgeport and Drill presses
  • Quality Inspection
  • Micrometer
  • Machining
  • GD&T
  • Continuous improvement
  • Bore gauges
  • Schematics Reading
  • Parts Fabrication

Timeline

CNC Machinist

McCay Tool & Engineering
11.2023 - Current

CNC Machinist

Orizon Aerostructures
11.2020 - 11.2023

CNC Machinist

Honeywell Intelligrated
09.2017 - 10.2020

Extrusion Blow Mould Machine Operator

Silgan Plastics
06.2016 - 05.2017

CNC Machine Center Lead man

O'Neal Manufacturing Services, Inc
11.2011 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Lawrence North High School

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