John Eason

CNC Machine Operator

Fabarc Steel

Oxford , AL

01.2016 - 03.2024

Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Operated overhead cranes, forklifts and other lifting devices when needed during assembly processes.
Utilized hoisting equipment to move heavy steel members into place during assembly process.
Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.
Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
Measured and marked cutting lines on wood and raw materials.
Provided technical advice and assistance regarding the fabrication of complex structural elements.
Cut and bent sheet metal into specific shapes for fabrication purposes.
Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
Performed grinding operations on finished products to remove excess material or sharp edges.
Analyzed engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
Filled gaps between connections with caulking materials or shims where necessary.
Supported welding activities by tacking clips and brackets into place.
Inspected parts for accuracy and quality assurance prior to installation.
Adhered closely to safety protocols, applicable regulations and industry best practices.
Performed quality checks on equipment and materials, removed damaged or faulty metals and tools and transported waste to appropriate receptacles.
Aligned structural steel components using measuring instruments such as levels, plumb bobs and squares.
Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
Measured dimensions of cutouts in steel members before drilling holes for bolt placement.
Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Fit and welded piping to prevent leakage.
Read and understood drawings and manuals.
Maintained work area cleanliness at all times including sweeping up metal chips from cutting operations.
Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
Fabricated structural steel components using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.
Welded joints together according to specifications using arc welding techniques.
Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
Used fabrication knowledge to build new components and supports for structures.
Assembled structural components with bolts, screws, rivets or welds in accordance with established procedures.
Adhered strictly to safety regulations when operating machinery or working at heights.
Tested, diagnosed and replaced defective equipment.
Installed pre-fabricated metal structures such as columns, beams and girders according to specifications.
Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
Applied protective coatings such as paint or rust inhibitors onto finished products.
Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Repaired sheet metal deficiencies in ducts, drainpipes and control boxes to improve components' structural integrity.
Repaired damaged structural steel members by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new material.
Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of component to be fabricated.
Assisted other tradesmen in completing their tasks when required by management.
Inspected completed fabrication projects to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
Read and interpreted complex blueprints and drawings.
Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Loaded feed mechanisms by lifting stock into position.
Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
Interfaced with machines to adjust settings or tools, driving high-quality production.
Followed safety guidelines and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment and ensuring a safe work environment.
Checked completed workpieces against specifications to assess conformance.
Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.
Took measurements, detected malfunctions, troubleshot processes and adjusted and reprogrammed controls while adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
Checked accuracy of programs prior to running production runs utilizing simulation software packages.
Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
Implemented minor machine maintenance such as cleaning and repairing.
Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
Verified proper cooling and lubrication of workpieces during machine operation.
Read blueprints and 3D models to determine product specifications and plan operational sequences.
Maintained specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations.
Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
Established and performed quality assurance duties to maintain acceptable production levels.
Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.
Loaded and unloaded different tool parts from trucks and storage areas.
Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
Completed accurate calculations of machine speed, feed ratios and cut parameters.
Maintained accurate records of production data including scrap rates and downtime.
Repaired damaged parts according to company standards before returning them back into service.
Leveraged micrometers, verniers and gages to accurately inspect parts.
Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Followed optimum cleaning procedures to keep machines, tooling and parts free of build-up and avoid excess wear.
Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality work.
Monitored machine operations and made adjustments to correct problems.
Reviewed and interpreted electronic or written blueprints or specifications to understand the job requirements.
Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Assembly Line Production Worker

Quality Control Inspector

Cook Shift Leader

CNC Machine Operator

Education

GED -

Skills

Related work Qualification

Timeline

Assembly Line Production Worker

Quality Control Inspector

Cook Shift Leader

CNC Machine Operator

GED -

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