Joseph Holtz
Summary
Reliable Machinist skilled at reading and following machine schematics and standard operating procedures. Meticulous and systematic with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Accomplished in manufacturing and repairing precision parts and instruments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Machinist
Simmers Crane Design & Services
Tonawanda
01.2022 - Current
- Operated precision machining tools to fabricate parts for crane systems.
- Interpreted technical drawings and schematics to guide machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure operational efficiency. All in house repairs.
- General shop environment
- Manual lathes, large Manual vertical and horizontal mills, surface grinders, radial arm drill
- Use verniers, mics, indicators, bore gauges, etc.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Brake wheel turning and balancing
- Rebuilding and manufacturing gear boxes, axles, axle housings , end trucks and hook blocks
- Assembled components for crane assemblies while adhering to safety protocols.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before shipment or installation.
Machinist
West Falls Machine Shop
East Aurora
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Interpreted technical drawings and schematics to guide machining processes.
- Job shop environment
- Large shaft manufacturing
- Specialized in manufacturing and repairing of large diameter shafts both solid and hollow
- Dynamically balance shafts
- Boring and keying
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Blanchard grinding
Machine Shop Foreman
Airline Hydraulics
Lancaster
04.2008 - 11.2020
- Supervised daily operations of machine shop for hydraulic component production.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained and mentored staff on machining techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials and tools for production efficiency.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance productivity in shop operations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on design modifications for hydraulic systems.
- Enforced safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce overhead expenses.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality issues.
- Reviewed blueprints or specifications to determine job instructions.
- Ordered replacement parts when necessary.
- Monitored machines for proper functioning and maintenance requirements.
- Reviewed completed parts to assess compliance with blueprint specifications.
Landscaper
Alberti Landscaping
Lancaster
01.2001 - 04.2008
- Landscaping and grass cutting
Machine operator
Amco brake Inc.
Tonawanda
05.2001 - 01.2002
- Loaded brake rotors and drums into CNC machine
- Button pusher
Education
16 Week Metal Working Program
Metal Working Institute of WNY
Lancaster, NY 01.1999 - 03.1999
Alden High School
Alden, NYSkills
- Precision machining
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Good knowledge of mechanical assemblies and capable of troubleshooting problems, dis-assembly and re-assembly of the same
- Proficient in mathematics and general computing skills
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control
- Technical understanding of fasteners, bearings,seals, lubricants including their use, function, tolerances, removal and installation procedures
- Knowledge of Hydraulics and Hydraulic cylinder testing, rebuilding and repairs
- Knowledge of all hand tools to power tools
- Knowledge of fitting and assembling parts into mechanical equipment
- Albe to use calipers, micrometer, bore gauges, torque wrenches, jigs, fixtures and other tools
- Working Knowledge of both metric and English measurement systems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Machinist
Simmers Crane Design & Services
01.2022 - Current
Machinist
West Falls Machine Shop
11.2020 - 12.2022
Machine Shop Foreman
Airline Hydraulics
04.2008 - 11.2020
Machine operator
Amco brake Inc.
05.2001 - 01.2002
Landscaper
Alberti Landscaping
01.2001 - 04.2008
16 Week Metal Working Program
Metal Working Institute of WNY
01.1999 - 03.1999
Alden High School