Gary Hamalainen
Ashtabula
Summary
Accomplished machinist with extensive experience at AAM Mold and Machine, skilled in precision machining and blueprint reading. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing production processes, achieving tight tolerances, and enhancing product quality. Known for strong troubleshooting abilities and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently delivering projects on time and under budget.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
AAM Mold and Machine
03.2015 - Current
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
Machanist
B&B Precision Tool
01.1982 - 02.2015
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harbor High School
Ashtabula06-1970
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Precision machining
- Manual milling
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Machine setup
Accomplishments
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
- Conserved resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Timeline
Machinist
AAM Mold and Machine
03.2015 - Current
Machanist
B&B Precision Tool
01.1982 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Harbor High School
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