Gary St Clair

• Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for hydraulic fracturing equipment.
• Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
• Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.

manual machine operator

threading and close tolerances

• Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
• Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
• Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
• Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.

• Checked output for consistency with specifications and discarded defective items.
• Fabricated and shaped parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites.
• Reviewed samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output.
• Took measurements and marked material for cutting or shaping.

• Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
• Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
• Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
• Checked output for consistency with specifications and discarded defective items.

• Performed routine machine maintenance and repaired minor damages.
• Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
• Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.