JORGE ALCALA
PALMDALE,California
Summary
Oversaw operations of grinders, lathes, and CNC machines in high-demand environments. Managed tool changes, material loading, and gauge monitoring to maintain production efficiency. Cultivated a positive work atmosphere while demonstrating proficiency in blueprint interpretation. Leveraged over 11 years of experience as a manual lathe machinist utilizing vertical mills, grinders, calipers, and micrometers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Maker Senior
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Palmdale, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Coordinate Build of material (BOM) and supply inventories.
- Tool build process by working to standard tool manufacturing.
- Fabrication and assembly of jigs and tooling
- Machining and welding layouts
- Use of shop aids to fabricate tools
- Perform Modifications And Reworks to production tooling.
- Laser Tracker experience with Buildit Software
- SAP system basic knowledge
- Use of critical reference points, surface tooling holes using 3 or more non parallel planes
- Setup and operate power machine tools
- Measured and scribed plastic and metal stock with extreme accuracy to prepare for automated machine production.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions
APU Lead
Lisi Aerospace
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed and executed plans to monitor standard process adherence.
- Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards and adhere to accuracy standards.
- Assigned daily employee tasks and monitored activity and completion.
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics.
- Worked with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
- Prepared detailed reports everyday on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Mentored junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
CNC Machine Operator
LISI AEROSPACE
06.2007 - 03.2018
- Setup & Operate the following machinery RSS CnC Centerless Grinder, Allways precision CnC Grinder, Cincinnati Cinco 15,OM & EM Grinders. Yama Seiki Horizontal Mill and a Precision metal Lathe.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Performed accurate tool changes and offsets.
- Manually set up machinery and equipment, which included lathes, mills and grinders.
- Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs to qualified employees.
- Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.
- Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills, planers, shapers and grinders.
- Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.
- Measure Inside,Outside,Depth and Pitch
- Read and operate micrometers,calipers,trulok gages and also Optical Comparator.
- Trained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product.
- Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
Process Technician
Future Media Productions
03.2002 - 09.2006
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
- Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
- Provided technical support to all projects and provided research for all developmental teams.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Education
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Desert Winds Charter High School
Littlerock, CAundefined
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CATax Preparation
H&R Block And Liberty Tax
Palmdale, CA12.2012
Skills
- Executed precise blueprint reading to ensure accurate project execution
- Operated hand tools and shop machinery to assist in various projects Supported team members in maintaining equipment and ensuring safety protocols Contributed to efficient workflow by organizing tools and materials effectively
- Assisted in executing production procedures to maintain workflow efficiency Supported team members in adhering to established guidelines for quality control Contributed to the organization of production schedules to meet project deadlines
- Mastered numerical controls, ensuring precise and efficient operations
- Facilitated effective written and verbal communication to enhance team collaboration
- Assisted in the assembly and setup of jigs and fixtures for production processes\nSupported team members in maintaining equipment and ensuring proper functionality\nContributed to the optimization of workflow through effective use of jigs and fixtures
- Executed efficient troubleshooting strategies to resolve technical issues promptly
- Executed lathe machine setup to ensure precision in manufacturing processes
- Adapted swiftly to new tasks and environments, demonstrating exceptional learning agility
- Leveraged advanced Microsoft applications skills to enhance productivity and streamline workflows
- Supported quality assurance processes to maintain product standards Collaborated with teams to identify and resolve issues Assisted in testing procedures to ensure compliance with specifications
- Executed CNC machine operations to ensure precision manufacturing of components
- Calibrated and maintained measuring devices to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Operated laser tracker utilizing BuildIT software to ensure precise measurements and data collection
- Leveraged Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to enhance productivity and streamline communication
- Directed leadership communications to enhance organizational transparency and engagement
- Assisted in fabricating weldments in a shop environment Supported team members in maintaining equipment and tools Contributed to quality control processes to ensure standards were met
Timeline
Tool Maker Senior
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
03.2020 - Current
APU Lead
Lisi Aerospace
03.2017 - 03.2020
CNC Machine Operator
LISI AEROSPACE
06.2007 - 03.2018
Process Technician
Future Media Productions
03.2002 - 09.2006
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Desert Winds Charter High School
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Palmdale High School
Tax Preparation
H&R Block And Liberty Tax