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Kelly Busenbark

Fairview,UT

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

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist

Magnum Shop
Murray, UT
05.2016 - 10.2023
  • Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
  • Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
  • Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
  • Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
  • Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
  • Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
  • Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
  • Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
  • Designed detailed preventive maintenance schedules to enhance tool performance.

Machinist

Precision West
Murray, UT
08.1985 - 01.2016
  • Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
  • Tested experimental models under simulated operating conditions to determine standardization and feasibility of design.
  • Aligned components for assembly according to blueprint specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers or dial indicators.
  • Welded, heat treated and repaired worn and damaged equipment to optimize performance.
  • Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
  • Incorporated new preventive and corrective maintenance processes to increase equipment lifespan.
  • Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
  • Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
  • Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
  • Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
  • Read blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
  • Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining processes.
  • Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
  • Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
  • Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
  • Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process to report problems and required repairs.
  • Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
  • Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
  • Supervised other workers engaged in operating machines and making repairs on machinery.
  • Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
  • Measured, laid out and marked metal stock to display placement of cuts.
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
  • Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
  • Observed operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine need for adjustments or repairs.
  • Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
  • Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
  • Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cyprus High School
Magna, UT
05-1983

Skills

  • CNC and Manual Equipment
  • Materials Management
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Tooling and Fixtures

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Machinist

Magnum Shop
05.2016 - 10.2023

Machinist

Precision West
08.1985 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

Cyprus High School

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