John Allen, Jr.
Coffeeville,MS
Summary
Innovative machine operator with 24 years of experience in handling tool performance, testing, and effectiveness. Demonstrated resourcefulness in understanding complex regulatory and organizational guidelines for worker safety. Consistently exceeds goals to streamline operations and maintain a clean and safe work environment. As an operations manager, focused on successful team building, cost-cutting, and operational improvements. Committed to cutting costs without compromising product and service quality. Reliable team player dedicated to building high-performing teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Millstone Medical Outsourcing
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
CNC Machinist
Tegra Medical
04.2014 - 04.2022
- Set up, adjusted or operated basic or specialized machine tools to support precision machining operations.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Adjusted offsets daily based on work orders and changing production needs.
- Observed machines for proper functioning and made adjustments to meet specifications and complete work orders on-time and under budget.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Adhered closely to equipment safety practices to reduce accidents.
- Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
Senior Machinist
Smith & Nephew, Inc
10.2004 - 04.2014
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
Machinist
Valley Tool & Supply
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Welded, heat treated and repaired worn and damaged equipment to optimize performance.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- De-burred and cleaned parts after jobs and performed inspections to locate concerns.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Machinist
Davis Tool and Die
08.1998 - 03.2000
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Read blueprints and 3D models to determine product specifications and plan operational sequences.
- Leveraged micrometers, verniers and gages to accurately inspect parts.
- Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
Education
Tool And Die Certificate - Tool And Die
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS05.1998
High School Diploma -
Coffeeville High School
05.1995
Skills
- Parts Fabrication
- Machine Calibration
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Operational efficiency
- Staff management
- Inventory management
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- OSHA safety regulations
- CNC programming
- Optical comparators
- CNC machine operation
- Machine maintenance
- Machine calibration
Timeline
Operations Manager
Millstone Medical Outsourcing
01.2024 - 10.2024
CNC Machinist
Tegra Medical
04.2014 - 04.2022
Senior Machinist
Smith & Nephew, Inc
10.2004 - 04.2014
Machinist
Valley Tool & Supply
08.2001 - 08.2004
Machinist
Davis Tool and Die
08.1998 - 03.2000
High School Diploma -
Coffeeville High School
Tool And Die Certificate - Tool And Die
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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