Jose Sanchez

Brake Press Operator

Cen-Tex Marine Fabricators Inc

01.2010 - 05.2022

Followed safety procedures, donning protective gear for face and body and disabled machines in emergency situations.
Interpreted blueprints to follow correct sequence of bends and identify proper tools to produce quality parts.
Fabricated and bent mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
Set up and operated hydraulic CNC press brake with efficiency to hold tolerances.
Programmed CNC brake press back gage for custom profiles.
Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
Collaborated with other departments to meet customer requirements.
Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Set up and operated hydraulic CNC press brake with efficiency to hold tolerances.
Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to continue proper functioning and longevity.
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
Documented welding on specified work order.
Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.