Kevin Guist
Norton,OH
Summary
Results-driven CNC Machinist with extensive experience at SPZ Machine, skilled in precision measurement and tool selection. Proven ability to optimize workflows and enhance production efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards. Adept at interpreting blueprints and collaborating with teams to achieve project goals, ensuring safety and quality in all operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Machinist
SPZ Machine
Norton Oh
10.2021 - Current
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts according to specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety standards and protocols in machining environment.
- Learned to interpret technical drawings and schematics for production tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on the shop floor.
- Gained experience with measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
- Supported quality control procedures by inspecting finished products for accuracy.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed accurate Type tool changes and offsets.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Optimized tool selection for specific jobs, resulting in reduced wear and longer tool life.
Machinist
Century Tool and Stamping
Cleveland, OHIO
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Operated CNC machines for precision part fabrication and ensured quality standards.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to produce accurate components.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and enhance production efficiency.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norton High School
Norton, OhSkills
- Blueprints reading
- Precision measurement
- Equipment set up
- Machine setup
- In-process inspection
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Deburring operations
- Final inspection
- Tool selection
- Manual machining
- Precision machining
- Workholding methods
- Tool safety
- CNC mill operation/ConversationaProgramming-Mazak VTC-200b-Mazatrol 640m control
- Basic mathematics
- Large lathe operation
- CNC Lathe operation/Conversational Programming-Mazak QTS 250-Mazatrol Smart control
Certification
CNC Programming and Machine Tools course.
Timeline
CNC Machinist
SPZ Machine
10.2021 - Current
Machinist
Century Tool and Stamping
06.2018 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Norton High School