Jason Higgins
Rockford,IL
Summary
Accomplished Manual Machinist with extensive experience at Rapid Air, skilled in precision machining and quality inspection. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste through meticulous attention to detail and effective time management. Adept at interpreting technical drawings and collaborating with teams to achieve high-quality results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manual Machinist
Rapid Air
06.2023 - Current
- Operated manual lathes and milling machines. Such as leblond lathe, bridgeport mill, heartage lathe, duplex mill, deep hole drilling machine. To produce precision parts.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Collaborated with team members.
- Performed first-article inspections on finished products using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, blade micrometer, disk micrometer and various types of gages.
Manual Machinist
DTI
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety regulations at all times.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing effective time management strategies and prioritizing tasks.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials according to job specifications.
- Operated various machinery types such as lathes (vertical turret lathe) milling machines, drilling equipment (radial drilling machine and drill press).
- Streamlined workflow through the organization of tools, materials, and workspace for maximum productivity.
- Reviewed project blueprints to determine layout and process to be completed
- Consistently met production deadlines by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints.
- Assured product quality with meticulous attention to detail during each stage of the machining process.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
Manual Machine Operator
Specialty Screw
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Operated manual screw machines to produce high-quality screws and fasteners.
- Setup and troubleshoot for ppap parts to meet customers specifications before mass production.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and improve efficiency.
- Monitored production output and made adjustments to meet quality standards consistently.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety procedures effectively.
- Enhanced product quality by carefully monitoring machine settings and adjusting as necessary.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, ensuring accurate position of parts and tooling during setups.
- Completed daily production logs, providing detailed information on machine part production and setup information
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Stillman Valley High School
Stillman Valley, IL06.2000
Skills
- Cutting tool selection
- Manual milling
- Precision machining
- Surface grinding
- Machine setup
- Quality inspection
- Tolerance analysis
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Timeline
Manual Machinist
Rapid Air
06.2023 - Current
Manual Machinist
DTI
05.2021 - 06.2023
Manual Machine Operator
Specialty Screw
08.2015 - 07.2020
High School Diploma - General Studies
Stillman Valley High School