Jacob Adams

Set up and operated DMG Mori lathes and mills, Mitsubishi wire EDM, as well as a monarch vertical machining center.

• 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.
• Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
• Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
• Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
• Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
• Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
• Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.

Programmed, set up, and operated Haas VF2, VF10, and Prototrak 3-axis mills.

• Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.

Delivered complex projects on time, managing multiple machining tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.