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Howard Matthews

Florence,SC

Summary

Dependable and conscientious Machinist with proven ability to set up and operate a wide variety of CNC and manual equipment. Excels in a fast paced work environment and efficient in decision making and prioritization. Maintained an excellent safety record and upheld the highest ethical standards. Recognized for consistently achieving high production levels while minimizing machine downtime.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machinist

Sonoco
Hartsville, SC
07.2010 - Current
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Machine parts complete using blue prints on manual milling machines and manual lathe.
  • Finish grinding precision parts using OD/ID grinder and surface grinder.

Machinist

Flowserve
Florence, SC
01.2004 - 07.2010
  • Machined parts using blueprints on manual/CNC lathes and Milling machines.
  • Used computer programs to determine job priorities and inspected each part for quality upon completion.
  • Authorized by superiors to purchase supplies for machine shop.

Machinist

Micro-Precision, Inc.
Florence, SC
07.1995 - 01.2004
  • Machined parts from blueprints.
  • Produced parts from raw material using lathes, milling machines and various grinders.
  • Inspected completed parts for shipment using coordinate measuring machine, calipers, micrometers and other types of inspection methods.

Repair Technician

MSD, Inc.
Darlington, SC
07.1992 - 07.1995
  • Repaired/maintained dies and fixtures for production department.
  • Set up presses and molding machines for production department.

Roving Tender

Delta Mills Marketing Company
Pamplico, SC
06.1991 - 07.1992
  • Responsible for the set up and operation of raving machines.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology

Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
06-1991

High School Diploma -

South Florence High School
Florence, SC
06-1988

Skills

  • Machine Maintenance
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Tapping and milling
  • CNC and manual equipment
  • Manual Milling machines and Lathes
  • Heat Treatment
  • Cylindrical grinding
  • Wire EDM Machining
  • Surface grinders/Punch presses
  • Injection Molding Machinery
  • Close Tolerance grinding
  • Quality Control

Certification

  • Basics of Paper Manufacturing
  • Personal Computers

References

  • Chris Parker Dimensional Precision, Florence, SC 843-992-4648
  • Glenn Baxley Quality Machine, Florence, SC 843-662-5557

Timeline

Machinist

Sonoco
07.2010 - Current

Machinist

Flowserve
01.2004 - 07.2010

Machinist

Micro-Precision, Inc.
07.1995 - 01.2004

Repair Technician

MSD, Inc.
07.1992 - 07.1995

Roving Tender

Delta Mills Marketing Company
06.1991 - 07.1992

Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology

Florence Darlington Technical College

High School Diploma -

South Florence High School

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