James Ray
Forest,VA
Summary
Results-driven machinist with extensive experience at US Pipe Fabrication, skilled in precision machining and blueprint reading. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste through meticulous machine calibration. Strong collaborator, adept at training new operators and ensuring adherence to safety standards while achieving tight tolerances in a dynamic environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
US Pipe Fabrication
10.2022 - 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 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.
- 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.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Maximized machine uptime by efficiently scheduling jobs based on priority level and resource availability.
Machine Operator
US Pipe
07.2008 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- casting utility laborer... which consisted of knowing all other machines in my area such as pouring iron and running the trough
Education
Associate of Arts - Machine Technology
Central Va Community College
Lynchburg, VA06-2010
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Manual milling
- Precise measuring
- CNC machine operation
- Manufacturing
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeTimeline
Machinist
US Pipe Fabrication
10.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
US Pipe
07.2008 - Current
Associate of Arts - Machine Technology
Central Va Community College
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