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Gilbert Stokes

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Veteran General Machinist looking to leverage 20+ years of CNC operating experience into professional position. Successful in setting up and operating various manufacturing equipment. Proficient in gauge readings and indicators of operational machines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

General Machinist

Northrop Grumman
05.2016 - Current
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining machining processes and reducing cycle times.
  • Reduced waste and improved part quality through careful monitoring of machine parameters.
  • Increased machine uptime by performing regular preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to implement process improvements, resulting in reduced costs and increased throughput.
  • Trained new machinists on proper use of equipment and safety procedures, ensuring a safe work environment.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all completed jobs, contributing to effective resource planning.

Machinist

Priority Staffing
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Conducted all set-up and quality operations in support of machining others
  • Set-up and operate machines in accordance with process sheets any other required paperwork (i.e
  • Drawings, specifications, etc.)
  • Ran a Siemens Horizontal Milling center with Sinumerik cnc controls
  • Worked mostly with titanium alloys and other exotic metals
  • I was responsible for keeping statistical graphs tracking any variations in dimension during machining process
  • At times I had to troubleshoot errors or make necessary adjustments to ensure quality.

Machinist

Ultimate Staffing
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Spent four months at Hi Temp Insulation on an aerospace production project making molds for Boeing
  • Duties consisted of running a Fadal and HASS mills. Machined aluminum, fiber glass, and wood
  • For nine months worked at Magnuson Products as a second shift supervisor managing responsible for continued production in the evening hours.

Machinist

Oil Country/Weatherford Manufacturing
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Set up and run Mori Seiki horizontal and vertical mills
  • Machine parts for oil drilling and well servicing
  • Holding tight tolerances bores up to 0001
  • Daily set ups on various jobs and machines often requiring program edits for proper speeds, feeds, and efficient run times
  • Perform necessary editing for missing blueprint dimensions
  • Maintain conformance to blueprint specifications using precision measuring instruments, at times with assistance of inspector
  • Assist with weekly safety meeting by reading weekly company safety bulletin
  • Comply with all company safety regulations and maintain a clean work environment.

Machinist

CNC Operator
01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Worked side by side with a 50 year journey man machinist
  • Ran small 2nd tier vendor shop
  • Manufactured Boeing aerospace parts subcontracted to us from larger companies
  • Assisted in setting up, running, and some basic first article inspection on various parts
  • Performed basic editing and some programming
  • Machines used: Okuma and Mayzak mills
  • Skilled with grinding machines and drill presses
  • Some experience at use of manual machines.
  • Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.

Education

CNC Skills & Technical Concepts
Ventura, CA
04.2008

NTMA Training Centers
North Hollywood, CA
06.2005

Kentridge High School
Kent, WA
06.1990

Skills

  • Perform setup and operational functions of CNC machinist
  • Mount, align, and secure tooling, attachments and work piece on machine using over head cranes, and without
  • Production Methods Development
  • Calculate and set machine controls to position spindle in relationship to work piece and regulate factors, such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow
  • Maintain proper maintenance of machine, equipment and facilities
  • Able to perform basic mathematical problem and use micrometers, calipers, and various measuring tools to maintain quality of work piece

References

Furnished Upon Request

Timeline

General Machinist

Northrop Grumman
05.2016 - Current

Machinist

Priority Staffing
02.2013 - 01.2014

Machinist

Ultimate Staffing
01.2011 - 01.2012

Machinist

Oil Country/Weatherford Manufacturing
01.2005 - 01.2011

Machinist

CNC Operator
01.1998 - 01.2004

CNC Skills & Technical Concepts

NTMA Training Centers

Kentridge High School

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