Kevin Sparrow
Elkton,MD
Summary
Accomplished Machinist with a proven track record at Delta Machine & Tool, adept in blueprint reading and precision machining. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing quality control measures and reducing non-conformances by over 30%. Skilled in CAD CAM and troubleshooting, I excel in delivering high-quality machined components, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Delta Machine & Tool
West Chester, PA
07.2000 - Current
- Preformed annual Internal Audits of quality management systems to ensure compliance with the requirements of AS9100
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
Machinist
Carbone Lorraine
Salem VA
06.1995 - 06.2000
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Used manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
Machine Operator
Beretta USA
Pocomoke City, MD
03.1990 - 04.1995
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
Oak Hall, VASkills
- Blueprint Reading
- Troubleshooting
- CAD CAM
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Manual milling
- Quality Control
- Solid Modeling using Fusion
- Fanuc controls
Timeline
Machinist
Delta Machine & Tool
07.2000 - Current
Machinist
Carbone Lorraine
06.1995 - 06.2000
Machine Operator
Beretta USA
03.1990 - 04.1995
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School