Kyle McElravy
Ravenna,OH
Summary
Talented Machinist with 14 years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Post Products Inc.
1600 Franklin Ave. Kent OH 44240
06.2010 - Current
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Head Machinist
- CNC Programmer and Operator
- Manual machine operator
- Increased precision of manufactured components by implementing quality control measures and using advanced measuring tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements within the manufacturing area.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
- Researched and identified new machining technologies and techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
Ravenna, OH06.2012
Skills
- Equipment Monitoring
- Assembly and Production
- Materials Management
- Machine Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Caliper Use
- Quality Control Analysis
- Machine Operation
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting
- CNC Machine Operation
- Precise Measuring
- Blueprint Reading
- Large Lathe Operation
- Machine Setup
- CNC operation
- Surface grinding
- Material selection
- Manual milling
- Tool selection
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Lathe operation
- Computer numerical control programming
- Tapping operations
- Metalworking techniques
- Precision machining
- Teamwork abilities
- Production planning
- CAD and CAM software
- Detail Oriented
- Design Specifications
- Team Collaboration
- OSHA Compliance
- Team Training
- CNC Machine Programming
- Machine Setups
- Safety Protocols
Accomplishments
- Achieved my Eagle Scout by completing multiple task with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Machinist
Post Products Inc.
06.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School