Kendall Fowlkes
Berwick,ME
Summary
Hands-on machine operator offering several years of experience working in manufacturing settings and operating machinery for production. Demonstrates mastery of complex mathematical concepts and gauging techniques to inspect parts and conduct measurements. Familiar operating and maintaining specialized machinery in high-volume production environments. Possess strong technical skills, consistently ensuring optimal equipment performance and product quality. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, perform routine maintenance, and manage workflow to meet production targets. Recognized for improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime in previous roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Cell Operator
Raytheon
North Berwick, Maine
07.2024 - Current
- Loaded and set up equipment for daily machine operation.
- Read diagrams and work orders to coordinate machine schedule.
- Operated production equipment to create high-quality products from raw materials.
- Inspected final results and compared to production order to support quality assurance.
- Analyzed data from tests and inspected parts to detect any non-conformances or defects.
- Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
91E Allied Trades Specialist
US Army
Jamaica, NY
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Perform routine maintenance on power drill, lathe, and mill machines including lubricating parts and checking fluid levels.
Quality Control Inspector
American Racing Headers
Deer Park, NY
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
Education
-
U.S. Army Ordnance Center And School
Fort Lee, VA08-2014
High School Diploma -
Western Suffolk BOCES
Deer Park, NY06-2012
High School Diploma -
Half Hollow Hills High School East
Dix Hills, NY06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Stick Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- TIG welding expert
- Torch cutting
- OSHA Regulations
- Lathe Operation
- Precision measuring
- CNC Machine Operation
- Product Assembly
- Soldering techniques
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint reading
Certification
- AWS
- J-STD-001
- NIMS
- Operator certified G&L
Timeline
Machine Cell Operator
Raytheon
07.2024 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
American Racing Headers
03.2014 - 08.2014
91E Allied Trades Specialist
US Army
10.2013 - 10.2019
-
U.S. Army Ordnance Center And School
High School Diploma -
Western Suffolk BOCES
High School Diploma -
Half Hollow Hills High School East
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Suffolk County Community College
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