Experienced machinist and machine operator with strong blueprint reading, machine setup, and troubleshooting skills. Skilled in CNC and manual equipment, precision measurement, preventive maintenance, and safe operation.
Work History
Machinist/Machine Operator
14 Years 9 Months
Voestalpine Nortrak | 02.2012 - Current
Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
Ran heavy-duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers, and grinders to craft products.
Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
Detail Oriented
Trained junior machinists on safe operation, setup procedures, and inspection methods.
Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime and extend machine life.
Collaborated with welders and production teams to resolve fit-up and machining issues.
Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.