Kenneth Sweet
Pensacola
Summary
Dedicated Machinist well-versed in managing machine tools with exceptional demonstration in achieving continuous improvement goals and objectives. Expert in disassembling and rebuilding industrial machinery. Extensively trained in safe manufacturing practices and accepting new responsibilities in changing work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Outside Machinist
Pacific Shipyards International
Honolulu
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated lathe machines to turn, bore, thread and form parts to precise tolerances.
- Replaced worn cutting tools with new ones according to the size and shape of the material being machined.
- Checked finished products for accuracy against blueprints and drawing specifications.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Installed and aligned machinery parts according to technical drawings and specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Used precision measuring instruments such as height gages, depth gages, calipers and various types of micrometers.
- Set up and operated milling machines to cut angles, grooves and slots in work pieces as per drawings.
CNC Machinist
PCSI
Louisville
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning, and grinding.
- Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
- Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
- Make adjustments to the machine feed rate, speed and depth of cut for each project.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in the CNC machinery when necessary.
- Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
Outside Machinist
RPG
North Kingstown
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed precision measurements and alignment of components using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, laser measuring equipment and other machinist tools.
- Installed shafts, bearings, seals, gears and other parts to specifications.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts by welding or fabricating new replacement parts.
Millwright
Millwright 4 Hire
North Kingstown
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.
- Calibrated instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers for accuracy of readings.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Disassembled defective machines for further inspection and repairs.
Outside Machinist
Denton Shipyard
North Charleston
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Checked finished products for accuracy against blueprints and drawing specifications.
- Tested mechanical assemblies after repair or fabrication for proper operation.
- Maintained records of all repairs made on various types of machinery.
- Used grinding wheels to sharpen edges of drill bits, taps and reamers.
Outside Machinist
Ameriforceinc
North Charleston
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Installed shafts, bearings, seals, gears and other parts to specifications.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts by welding or fabricating new replacement parts.
- Dismantled machinery and equipment in order to perform maintenance activities.
- Operated lathe machines to turn, bore, thread and form parts to precise tolerances.
- Cleaned machine parts with solvents for proper functioning of the machinery.
Millwright
Boise Cascade Wood Products
Oakdale
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist School
Sulphur, LASkills
- Repair diagnosis
- Pump maintenance
- Machine Operation
- Seal replacement
- Measurement tools
- Welding Techniques
- Gear alignment
- Post-repair testing
- Hand tool expertise
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Jobsite maintenance
- Pipe Bending
- Valve assembly
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Industrial safety
- Detail Oriented
- Team Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Machinery Maintenance
- Fusing and cutting
- Productivity and safety improvement
- Safety Compliance
- Parts repair
- Repair work
- Parts Installation
- Mechanical tools
- Structural welding
- Equipment rebuilding
Timeline
Outside Machinist
Pacific Shipyards International
10.2025 - 03.2026
CNC Machinist
PCSI
03.2022 - 09.2025
Outside Machinist
RPG
08.2021 - 03.2022
Millwright
Millwright 4 Hire
09.2020 - 08.2021
Outside Machinist
Denton Shipyard
06.2019 - 09.2020
Outside Machinist
Ameriforceinc
01.2016 - 06.2019
Millwright
Boise Cascade Wood Products
04.2014 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist School