Herman Davis
Machinist
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Seasoned Machine Operator offering experience in high-volume assembly line production. Dedicated to rigorous inspection with commitment to follow-through and preventive maintenance. Knowledgeable in use of equipment, tools and CNC logic. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Skilled Production Worker offering 30 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Committed Machinist with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder-Machine Operator
Weldall Welding & Engineering
Waukesha, WI
07.2014 - Current
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Manually set up machinery,
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
Machinist-Welder
Lippmann Inc.
Cudahy, WI
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Manually set up machinery,
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Machinist
Dresser Waukesha
Waukesha, WI
01.2007 - 10.2009
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
- Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
- Safely operated heavy machinery such as pumps, fans and gear reducers without incident.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Consistently exceeded work expectations by utilizing welding techniques, engineering requirements and metallurgic knowledge.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
Welder-Machine Operator
Super Steel
Milwaukee, WI
09.2003 - 01.2007
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Manually set up machinery, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Machine Operator-Welder
Western Products
Milwaukee, WI
01.1993 - 08.2003
- Manually set up machinery,
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Assembled [Type] products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vincent High School
Milwaukee, WI06.1988
Skills
- Operations support
- Equipment monitoring
- Power and Hand Tools
- Machinery Operations
- Assembly and Production
- Machine Operation
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Assembly Procedures
- Materials management
- OSHA guidelines
- Worksite safety
- Work order review
- Assembly protocols
- Production deadline management
- Forklift Operation
- Schematics and blueprints
- Manufacturing
Timeline
Welder-Machine Operator
Weldall Welding & Engineering
07.2014 - Current
Machinist-Welder
Lippmann Inc.
05.2012 - 07.2014
Machinist
Dresser Waukesha
01.2007 - 10.2009
Welder-Machine Operator
Super Steel
09.2003 - 01.2007
Machine Operator-Welder
Western Products
01.1993 - 08.2003
High School Diploma -
Vincent High School
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