Jorge Padilla
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
SMI Sailo Industries
Santa Fe Springs, California
06.2003 - 11.2022
- Operated Mori Seiki and Haas mills and lathes four, three and two axles for 20 years, achieving precision fabrication. I also have extensive experience working in production environments with critical tolerances of +-0.0001 or lower. I also have experience operating Mitutoyo and Fowler optical comparators in addition< I have knowledge and experience in welding metals. I have worked first, second, and third shifts at SMI specializing in manufacturing components for airplanes, aircraft, and motor trucks
- Operated CNC machines for precise fabrication of parts and components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained machinery by performing routine repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve efficiency.
- Trained junior machinists on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed tool inventory to ensure availability of necessary machining supplies.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production capabilities and reduce waste.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Monitored production output levels and made adjustments as necessary to maintain production goals.
- Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools, and casting variations.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
- Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
- Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
- Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
- Aligned components for assembly according to blueprint specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers or dial indicators.
- Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols by properly using equipment and materials.
- Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
- Kept accurate records regarding production numbers and any repairs performed on machinery.
- 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.
- Supervised other workers engaged in operating machines and making repairs on machinery.
- Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
- Separated scrap waste and related materials for reuse or recycling.
- Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
Timeline
Machinist
SMI Sailo Industries
06.2003 - 11.2022