Gregory Doak
Saginaw
Summary
Accomplished Machinist and Welder/Fabricator with a proven track record at Central Metalizing and Saginaw Control and Engineering. Expert in blueprint reading, machine operation, and troubleshooting, with a knack for enhancing production efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in improving processes and mentoring new machinists, achieving significant quality standards and tight tolerances.
Talented Machinist with 12 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.
Experience programming and operating robotic welding equipment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist/grinder
Central Metalizing
04.2012 - 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.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- 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.
Welder
Avalon and Tahoe Pontoons
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Welder/fabricator
Saginaw Control and Engineering
08.1996 - 02.2009
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
Education
General Education -
Valley Lutheran High School
Saginaw, MI06.1996
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- OD grinder operation
- Millwork
Timeline
Machinist/grinder
Central Metalizing
04.2012 - Current
Welder
Avalon and Tahoe Pontoons
06.2010 - 04.2012
Welder/fabricator
Saginaw Control and Engineering
08.1996 - 02.2009
General Education -
Valley Lutheran High School
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