Hank Edwards

Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication of parts.

• Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and resolve mechanical issues promptly.
• Trained junior machinists on safety protocols and best practices in machining processes.
• Streamlined workflow processes to enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced product quality and consistency in output.
• Bolstered client satisfaction levels by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations for accuracy and timeliness in the completion of assigned projects.
• Delivered accurate documentation of work performed, maintaining clear records for future reference and analysis.
• Played a key role in improving overall shop productivity through the introduction of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Consistently maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency for all team members.
• Maintained inventory of temporary and permanent hardware and various shop materials.
• Maximized resource utilization by skillfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Expedited project timelines through effective coordination with internal departments such as procurement, engineering, quality control, and production planning teams.
• Assisted in training junior machinists on best practices, safety guidelines, and company-specific procedures to ensure consistent work output across the team.
• Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
• Supported Companies production through the training of forklift drivers and rigging personnel for all operations.

• Was hired as an Outside Machinist manufacturing parts to Customer needs and requirements in accordance with all technical blueprints and drawings.
• Perform work 10 Virginia Class Submarines during construction.
• Was promoted to SS of the Crew to support the requirements of the Supervisor in managing the crew of employees.
• Have been the SS of the crew for approximately 3 years.
• Was transferred to the Columbia Class Manufacturing side in manufacturing the Missile Tubes for the Columbia class Submarine.
• Responsible in maintaining the records of the work perform by the OSM personnel during the construction of the Missile Tubes for the Columbia Class Submarine.
• Works successfully with other trades to ensure the best quality product is given to our customer.

• Was assigned as a machinist running 9 Swiss - Type machines for over 3 years.
• Transferred to Quality Control for tracking calibrations for all shop equipment and employee personal calibrated tooling.
• Conducting inspections on all manufactured parts to ensure they meet the customer needs and requirements.

• Worked as a employee clearing land and construction.

• Worked as a Machinist manufacturing parts and material for the Oil Field and Airline Transportation Fields.
• Producing parts that met and exceed the needs and requirements for the customers.

• Served in the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in the Submarine Service.
• Was rated as Torpedoman's Mate.
• Was responsible for the Maintenance and upkeep of all weapons and weapon systems assigned to the ship.
• Was assigned to multiple ships and stations: USS George Washington Carver SSBN 656, USS West Virginia, TRF Trident Refit Facility, USS Tennessee SSBN 734, USS Pennsylvania SSBN 735, Yorktown Weapons Station Torpedo Repair Facility, USS Texas SSN 775
• Was responsible for training members of the United States Navy in the use of all Small Arms, Security methods to combat all threats to ships or personnel.
• Was certified as Range Master for the United States Navy.
• Was Quality Control Supervisor on 3 ships to ensure all repairs and maintenance actions conducted by the ship's crew was accurate in accordance to all technical blueprints and manuals and instructions.