Keegan Babich-Raab
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Early-career machinist with hands-on experience setting up lathes and mills, programming Mazak lathes with Mazatrol, and operating manual lathes. Strong background in reading prints, adjusting machine settings, and keeping parts within tight tolerances. Skilled with thread and plug gauges, clearance fits, and press fits.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
The Progress Group
Schererville, Indiana
05.2025 - Current
- Programmed and operated Mazak lathe using Mazatrol.
- Set up lathes and mills for production runs.
- Adjusted machine settings during runs to ensure precision and maintain part tolerances.
- Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads.
- Reviewed blueprints and work orders to support machining requirements.
- Developed blueprints from worn parts, specifying required tolerances and clearances for accurate reproduction.
- Maintained cleanliness of tools and work areas to promote safety and operational efficiency.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Purdue University
Hammond, IN06-2030
High School Diploma -
Crown Point
Crown Point, IN06-2026
Skills
- Mazatrol programming
- CNC operation
- Lathe setup
- Tolerance control
- Being able to keep /- 000025 tolerances
- Precision measurement
- Blueprint reading
- Thread and plug gauges
- knowledge of clearance and press fits
Affiliations
- Off-roading
- 3d printing
- motor work
- heavy equipment
Timeline
Machinist
The Progress Group
05.2025 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Purdue University
High School Diploma -
Crown Point