James Brandes
Eaton Co,CO
Summary
Adept at precision machining and team collaboration, I leveraged skills in CNC operation and project management to enhance production efficiency and quality at Woodward. With a knack for troubleshooting and machine calibration, I led initiatives that significantly improved process workflows, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a results-driven approach. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Woodward
12.2022 - 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
Installer
Schlosser Signs
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- was a lead on the company's biggest project DIA expansion project lead a team of 35 individuals while at DIA to accomplish very tight deadlines and on a large scale
Instaler
Davinci Signs
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
Machinest
Burris
03.2013 - 05.2014
- 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.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
Machinest
Ron Grob
06.2011 - 03.2013
- 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.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Researched and identified new machining technologies and techniques.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
Dairy Farm Hand
Arora Dary
11.2009 - 06.2012
- Supported efficient milking operations, ensuring timely completion of daily milking schedules and proper handling of milk products.
- Improved overall dairy farm efficiency by streamlining daily tasks and maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Actively participated in animal care routines, including feeding, grooming, and monitoring general health conditions.
- Enhanced milk production quality by strictly adhering to hygiene standards and performing regular equipment maintenance.
- heavy equipment operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School
Windsor, CO05.2012
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Machine Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe Operation
- Manual milling
- Quality Control
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Precise measuring
- CNC Machine Operation
- Machine Maintenance
- Caliper use
- Manufacturing
- Equipment Operation
- Surface grinding
- Assembly and production
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- CNC operation
- Thread cutting
- Deburring skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Sawing and sanding
- Equipment monitoring
- Specification Reading
- Metalworking Techniques
- Machine Cooling Tools
- Computer numerical control programming
- Large lathe operation
- Fanuc controls
- Material Selection
- Tapping operations
- Project Management
- Basic Mathematics
- Heavy Lifting
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Routine Equipment Maintenance
- Machinery Cleaning
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Protocols
- Bandsaw safety
- Machine Monitoring
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Team Collaboration
- Team Training
- Inventory Control
- Machine Calibration
Accomplishments
working for DIA was a huge achievement i am very proud of was abel to lead a team of people to accomplish a multi million dollar job for the company and working with big name airline company to open over 100 new gates for the air port including international flights and new construction areas for the air port project was all over local new and media
- Supervised team of 45 + staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Conserved resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently.
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
Timeline
Machinist
Woodward
12.2022 - Current
Installer
Schlosser Signs
07.2021 - 01.2023
Instaler
Davinci Signs
08.2018 - 12.2019
Machinest
Burris
03.2013 - 05.2014
Machinest
Ron Grob
06.2011 - 03.2013
Dairy Farm Hand
Arora Dary
11.2009 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School