John Crable
Saint Helens,OR
Summary
Professional machinist with solid background in CNC operations and keen eye for precision. Skilled in setup, and operation of CNC machines, with focus on efficiency and quality. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing demands, and dedicated to achieving optimal results. Known for reliability and strong work ethic in team environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Machinist
Tosoh Quartz
Portland, OR
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Hired back for the same position after the May 2023 layoff.
CNC Machinist
Tosoh Quartz
Portland, OR
12.2012 - 05.2023
- Set up and ran Haas and Ycm vertical mills with 4th axis attachment.
- Quartz is the primary material requirement secured by either wax or vacuum fixtures.
CNC Machinist
Kelly Services for Tosoh Quartz
Portland, OR
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Set up and ran Haas and Ycm vertical mills with 4th axis attachment.
- Quartz is the primary material requirement secured by either wax or vacuum fixtures.
CNC Machinist
Opti Staffing for Allied Systems Co.
Portland, OR
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Set up and ran Cincinnati Milacron horizontal mills.
- Set up and ran Fadal vertical mills.
CNC Machinist
Seco Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Redding, CA
02.2008 - 08.2009
- Set up and ran Hass vertical mills with pallet transfers.
- Set up and ran engine lathes and conventional mills.
- Repaired work holding fixtures as needed.
- Monitored production quality, conducting inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste in machining operations.
Machinist
Thomas Machine and Welding
Chico, CA
03.2005 - 11.2007
- Set up and ran engine lathes up to a 60 in. swing. Most work pieces required the use of cranes when loaded onto machinery.
- Set up and ran conventional mills, both vertical and horizontal.
- Ran 71 and 88 ton Iron Worker machines.
Machinist
Norfield
Chico, CA
09.2003 - 12.2004
- Set up and ran engine lathes and conventional mills.
- Designed and manufactured work holding fixtures for both CNC and conventional mills.
- I accepted one of the leadership roles in the implementation of “Lean Manufacturing”.
CNC Machinist
Rocklin Precision Machining
Rocklin, CA
06.2001 - 06.2003
- Set up and ran Matsuura and Hass vertical milling machines. Titanium was the standard material requirement.
CNC Machinist
Beckman Coulter
Palo Alto, CA
03.2000 - 05.2001
- Set up and ran 5 axis CNC horizontal milling machines.
- Set up and ran 4 axis CNC lathes with live tooling.
- As required on swing shift, I was asked to repair work holding fixtures or meet any needs for tool and cutter grinding.
CNC Machinist
Spectra Physics Lasers Inc.
Mtn. View, CA
01.1985 - 02.2000
- Completed a 4 year machinist apprenticeship.
- Responsible for tool and cutter grinding.
- Designed work holding fixtures for CNC mills.
- As a lead on either swing or the weekend shifts, I was responsible for the conventional lathe and mill depts. as well as 6 CNC horizontal milling machines.
- While performing in the lead man capacity, the company relocated 180 mi. north to Oroville, Ca.
- Still in the leadership role, we implemented “Lean Manufacturing” and after the dust settled, we received our ISO 9000 certification.
- Trained and mentored junior machinists on best practices and safety protocols.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance workflow consistency and operational excellence.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
Education
DeAnza College, San Jose City College
Skills
- Machine setup
- Multi-axis machining
- CNC machine operation
- Work holding methods
- In-process inspection
- Final inspection
- Manual machining
- Measurement tools
- Blueprint reading
- Geometric dimensioning
- Detail-oriented
Certification
Completed a 4 year machinist apprenticeship.
Completed 4 yr. machinist apprenticeship
I possess much experience with many fundamentals in the machinist trade.
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Tosoh Quartz
03.2024 - 01.2025
CNC Machinist
Tosoh Quartz
12.2012 - 05.2023
CNC Machinist
Kelly Services for Tosoh Quartz
12.2011 - 12.2012
CNC Machinist
Opti Staffing for Allied Systems Co.
01.2010 - 08.2010
CNC Machinist
Seco Manufacturing Co. Inc.
02.2008 - 08.2009
Machinist
Thomas Machine and Welding
03.2005 - 11.2007
Machinist
Norfield
09.2003 - 12.2004
CNC Machinist
Rocklin Precision Machining
06.2001 - 06.2003
CNC Machinist
Beckman Coulter
03.2000 - 05.2001
CNC Machinist
Spectra Physics Lasers Inc.
01.1985 - 02.2000
DeAnza College, San Jose City College