JEFFERY KIRK
New Braunfels
Summary
Adaptable professional with over 35 years of work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, and prioritization. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the CNC Machinist role at your company. Hardworking professional accomplished in running CNC machines, designing and developing complex parts and providing quality assurance. Skilled in working with a variety of materials, including Titanium, aluminum, various stainless steels, brass, copper and copper alloys. Committed to producing high-quality products in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Baker Hughes
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on CNC programming or machine setup challenges.
CNC Lathe Machinist Lead
Custom Tooling and Fabrications
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed processes for producing complex parts requiring multiple cutting operations and tooling setups.
- Operated CNC lathe machines to produce parts, components and assemblies with high precision and accuracy.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding project status updates, scheduling changes or other important information.
- I worked with 3 other machinist and coached them in better tool practices and methods for more accurate and faster cycle times
- Worked with supervisor to upgrade tooling to have best possible tooling for jobs
Sr. Model Maker
TerumoBCT
09.2004 - 08.2022
- As a Model Maker (aka Prototype machinist) at Terumo BCT I was 1 of 12 Model Makers within the department that helped create prototype equipment for the Blood Separation and Stem Cell Regeneration Industry. In a collaborative effort with the other Model Makers and the Engineers within the company we made parts for the equipment using whichever machine needed. CNC Mills, CNC Lathe, Manual Mills or Lathes, EDM's Grinders, etc. Terumo mostly had HAAS equipment in the CNC aspect but the manual equipment was LeBlonde lathes, Hardinge Lathes and Bridgeport Manual Mills. Most of my work was on the Lathes for my ability to maintain a +/- .0001 tolerance on most materials. We used a lot of 316/316L and other stainless and MoldStar for Core Pins for Injection Molds we build for the disposal products
CNC Machinist
Hartmann Machine and Tool
03.2000 - 08.2004
- At Hartmann's I Set-up and operated a Mazak CNC Mill where I made all types of products. During my time with them I made numerous prototypes for several companies. I made the second generation Miracle Grow Fertilizer Sprayer, The Prototype manufacturing components for the first disposable contact lenses for Vistakon parts for the mechanical altimeter for Lockheed Martin. Where tolerances were close and the G.D.&T was very pronounced and used.
CNC Machinist
MayDay Manufacturing
05.1992 - 03.1996
- Mayday was the beginning of my CNC Machinist Career. I began here in the Lathe Department learning machine operation and set-up procedures. I was not only educated in Machine Operation but in proper tool usage, maintenance of the equipment and coolant issues. I worked in the Inspection department for the first 3 weeks to insure I knew proper measuring instrument usage, calibration techniques and Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning (GD&T) Which I have carried through the rest of my career as a CNC Machinist. After almost 3 years I was promoted and moved to the CNC Milling Department and furthered my career. I was released after 4 years when the company had cutbacks.
Education
High School -
Anson High School
Anson, TexasSkills
- Lathe Experience
- Safety Guidelines
- Operational Improvements
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Equipment Safety
- Productivity Improvements
- Lathe Machine Operation
- CNC and Manual Equipment
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Set Up Tools
- CNC Machine Programming
- Milling
- De-Burring
- Fixtures
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Baker Hughes
11.2023 - 05.2025
CNC Lathe Machinist Lead
Custom Tooling and Fabrications
08.2022 - 08.2023
Sr. Model Maker
TerumoBCT
09.2004 - 08.2022
CNC Machinist
Hartmann Machine and Tool
03.2000 - 08.2004
CNC Machinist
MayDay Manufacturing
05.1992 - 03.1996
High School -
Anson High School
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