Machinist
AEP
- 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.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- 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.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements within the manufacturing area.