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Justin Swift

Elbow Lake ,MN

Summary

Accomplished Machinist with a proven track record at Aagard Group, excelling in machine operation and multitasking. Expert in maintaining equipment to enhance efficiency and quality control, significantly reducing downtime. Skilled in blueprint reading and lathe operation, adept at leading teams to complete projects under budget while ensuring workplace safety and OSHA compliance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist 3

Aagard Group
Alexandria, MN
07.2021 - Current
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines, welders, grinders to produce required parts.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
  • Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
  • Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
  • Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.

Machinist

Gci Lift
Garfield, MN
07.2017 - 07.2021
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.

Machinist

Douglas Machine
Alexandria, MN
11.2005 - 07.2021

Manual machining

CNC turning

CNC milling

Deburring

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding

Grinding

Education

Associate - Machine Tool

Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Machine Operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Lathe Operation
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Work Site Maintenance
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Multitasking
  • Strong Maintenance Background
  • Equipment Repair

Timeline

Machinist 3

Aagard Group
07.2021 - Current

Machinist

Gci Lift
07.2017 - 07.2021

Machinist

Douglas Machine
11.2005 - 07.2021

Associate - Machine Tool

Alexandria Technical College
Justin Swift