Kevin Wilshire
Wheatfield,IN
Summary
Veteran journeyman machinist with 30 years of experience in precision machining and production optimization. Proven track record of enhancing productivity through effective leadership and exemplary work practices. Committed to sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Machinist
J&R Machine
Hebron, Indiana
10.2002 - Current
- Set up tools and fixtures for efficient machining processes.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of CNC lathes according to company standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on CNC lathe equipment, ensuring consistent operational reliability.
- Delivered technical support to operators on machine functions, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Evaluate work pieces against specifications to ensure compliance and maintain quality standards.
- Identify optimal machines for specific jobs and collaborate with management to schedule assignments in suitable machines, preventing work backlog and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Oversee job responsibilities while facilitating success of other employees
- Determine necessary rework processes to restore parts to specifications.
- assess necessity for new tooling to complete new jobs
Education
Journeyman Machinist -
Valparaiso Area Apprenticeship Advisory Council
05-1999
Skills
- Mazatrol Conversational CNC programming
- G - Code programming
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Tool setup
- Machine maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- CAD CAM
- Safety compliance
- Fanuc controls
- Precise measuring
- CNC and manual equipment
- Quality control
References
- Niel Jones Vice President J&R Machine
- Phone: 219-996-5520
- Cell: 219-510-7173
- Trevor Jones Plant Supervisor J&R Machine
- Phone: 219-996-5520
- Cell: 219-707-0545
Timeline
Journeyman Machinist
J&R Machine
10.2002 - Current
Journeyman Machinist -
Valparaiso Area Apprenticeship Advisory Council