Kevin McAllister
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Skilled machinist with over 20 years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Die Maker
Ball Advanced Aluminum Technolgies
11.2000 - 12.2023
- Enhanced production efficiency by designing and fabricating custom tooling for manufacturing processes.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance and repairs on die sets and equipment.
- Increased productivity by troubleshooting and resolving complex tooling issues during production runs.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and proper equipment handling procedures.
- Create machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders.
- Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
- Measure, exam, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
- Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
Apprentice Auto Mechanic
McAllister's Auto Repair
08.1998 - 11.2000
- Completed routine oil changes, tire rotations, and brake checks to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Supported senior mechanics with complex repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilson Memorial High School
Fishersville, VA06.2001
Journeyman Machinist - Machine Technology
Valley Vocational Technical Center
Fishersville, VA06.2001
Skills
- Conventional Mill and Lathe Operator
- Equipment Repair and Testing
- Basic Plumbing, Carpentry, and Electrical
- Precision Measurement Tools
- CNC Machine Operation
- Precision Machining
- Surface Grinding
- Blueprint Reading
- Tool Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Tool Die Maker
Ball Advanced Aluminum Technolgies
11.2000 - 12.2023
Apprentice Auto Mechanic
McAllister's Auto Repair
08.1998 - 11.2000
High School Diploma -
Wilson Memorial High School
Journeyman Machinist - Machine Technology
Valley Vocational Technical Center
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