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Jeffrey Connolly

Gilbertsville,PA

Summary

Machinist/Millwright with 25+ years of hands-on experience. Detail oriented professional with a strong technical background and excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills. Proven ability to work under pressure with participation in high-profile, time sensitive projects. Pursuing challenging opportunities to leverage and expand my skills, knowledge, and experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Millwright

Greene Tweed
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
  • Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement efficient systems and processes in the facility.
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
  • Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
  • Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
  • Reviewed technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, and manuals to accurately assess equipment conditions or plan for maintenance activities.
  • Troubleshot electrical and mechanical issues, restoring equipment functionality with minimal downtime.
  • Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
  • Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.

SPO Mech Tech

Merck
05.2023 - Current
  • Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion
  • Operates and maintains assigned equipment in SPO by performing mechanical, electronic, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs
  • Completes preventative maintenance and repairs as assigned for the equipment and facilities within Sterile and Packaging Operations
  • Conducts cleaning requirements as assigned in the areas
  • Completes all duties of other classifications in Sterile and Packaging Operations as assigned by supervision
  • Leadership role to coordinate and execute line/equipment set-up, start-up, and on-going operations on a daily basis
  • Provides real-time status of the operation of a line or individual piece of equipment and guides the activities of other classifications assigned to a specific operation or production activity to ensure effective operation of the equipment and completion of scheduled activities
  • Responsible for completing documentation as assigned by supervision to monitor the performance of equipment and line operations and participates in team meetings to focus on increased performance and safety of the equipment in each operating area
  • All operations will be carried out in compliance with cGMP's, specific Manufacturing Process Descriptions, and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that the quality of our products and services is of the highest level.

Maintenance Machinist / Millwright

Carpenter Technology
11.2021 - 05.2023

Maintenance Machine Shop

  • Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
  • Continuously updated technical skills through participation in industry workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Executed precision machining tasks through careful adherence to blueprints and specifications.
  • Work with other departments, employees, and supervisors to complete any task in a timely manner
  • Use of fork truck, jib cranes, overhead cranes, and rigging
  • Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
  • Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
  • Maintain clean work environment by regular cleaning and upkeep in compliance with SOPs
  • Well organized, detail oriented, team player capable of working in a deadline dictated environment.
  • Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.

Model Maker / Tool Maker

Globus Medical
07.2014 - 10.2021
  • Prototyping: Use CNC and manual equipment including mills, lathes, surface grinders, and wire EDM for fabricating models, prototypes, test parts, and low volume production of instruments and implants
  • Ensure compliance with in-house quality and safety SOPs
  • Perform routine maintenance and servicing of machines to ensure smooth, trouble free operation and efficiencies
  • Maintain clean work environment by regular cleaning and upkeep
  • Well organized, detail oriented, team player capable of working in a deadline dictated environment.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Adapted to rapidly changing production needs, quickly learning new machining techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
  • Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
  • Optimized tool usage, selecting appropriate cutting tools for different materials and tasks.
  • Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
  • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
  • Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
  • Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
  • Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
  • Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
  • Continuously improved technical skills through ongoing professional development activities relating to the latest industry trends.
  • Mentored junior team members, sharing expertise in various modeling techniques and materials.
  • Assisted in the fabrication of custom parts, ensuring proper fit and function for final assemblies.
  • Fabricated model parts using computer numerical control machines for optimal precision.
  • Leveraged rapid prototyping technologies such as 3D printing to accelerate design iteration cycles.
  • Developed prototypes using rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing or CNC machining for efficient validation of form, fit, and function concepts before mass production launch.
  • Achieved faster prototyping through the implementation of 3D printing technology for rapid concept validation.
  • Utilized 3D printing technology alongside traditional manufacturing methods to create prototypes for testing purposes.
  • Completed prototyping tasks efficiently by utilizing rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing or CNC machining.

Machinist / Millwright

John Force Racing
07.2007 - 07.2014
  • Program and operate a Flow water-jet, subject matter expert (SME) regarding water-jet setup, programming, and maintenance
  • Arrange the necessary equipment, tooling, and programming adjustments to maximize overall efficiency and ensure finished product/output meets or exceeds specifications
  • Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
  • Assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair efforts under management's guidance
  • Responsible for ensuring that all machines and measurement equipment are calibrated regularly as needed to meet compliance specifications
  • Tig, and Mig welding
  • Guide/assist peers and new employees as designated by management, provide instruction on machine setup and procedures
  • Assume responsibility for maintaining quality, standards, and adherence to industry regulations/specifications
  • Interpret and program from drawings, blueprints, verbal instructions, and hand sketches, to machine components or other related parts on all Cnc and manual equipment.

Setup Man

Dana Corporation
10.1997 - 06.2007
  • Use of precision tools, machinery and equipment
  • Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
  • Provide quality feedback to upstream process personnel to support continuous product improvement
  • Assist and instruct peers/employees as designated by management
  • Observe all plant/facility safety requirements and regulations.

Education

Precision Machine Shop; Adult Education / Accelerated -

North Montco. Technical Career Center

Advanced Motorsports Welding Classes -

Lincoln Electric Company
01.2010

Professional truck driving school -

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
01.2007

Certificate of competency in Advanced Automotive Machining -

Automotive Training Center
03.1993

Certificate of competency in Advanced Auto Technology -

Berks Vocational-Technical School East
06.1991

Skills

  • Repair work
  • Equipment rebuilding
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Rigging Techniques
  • Lubrication Procedures
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Machinery Maintenance
  • Industrial Mechanics

  • Surface grinding
  • Manual machining
  • Precision machining
  • Tool maintenance
  • Machinery troubleshooting
  • Wire EDM operation
  • Measurement tools
  • G-code programming
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Welding and fabrication
  • CNC machine operation

Affiliations

North Montco. Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) member (2017 - 2020)

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Millwright

Greene Tweed
05.2024 - Current

SPO Mech Tech

Merck
05.2023 - Current

Maintenance Machinist / Millwright

Carpenter Technology
11.2021 - 05.2023

Model Maker / Tool Maker

Globus Medical
07.2014 - 10.2021

Machinist / Millwright

John Force Racing
07.2007 - 07.2014

Setup Man

Dana Corporation
10.1997 - 06.2007

Advanced Motorsports Welding Classes -

Lincoln Electric Company

Professional truck driving school -

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

Certificate of competency in Advanced Automotive Machining -

Automotive Training Center

Certificate of competency in Advanced Auto Technology -

Berks Vocational-Technical School East

Precision Machine Shop; Adult Education / Accelerated -

North Montco. Technical Career Center
Jeffrey Connolly