Larry Roberts
Imlay City
Summary
Skilled fixture builder known for precision and problem-solving abilities. Background includes managing machining operations and implementing quality control measures. Committed to delivering high-quality results in tooling and component fabrication.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Caregiver
My Parents
Imlay City
05.2024 - 2026
- Supported elderly parents with daily activities and personal care to enhance their quality of life
Tool Builder
Sharp Tooling Solutions
Romeo
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Built automotive and aerospace tooling, gauges and checking fixtures
- Processed job orders to meet deadlines and ensure timely project execution
- Traveled to customer sites for installation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and operational standards
- Operated Proto Trak, CNC and manual lathes and surface grinder
Machinist / Fixture Builder
Jolico / J.B. Tool
Shelby
12.2014 - 02.2022
- Operated Bridgeport and 3-axis Proto Trak for precision machining tasks
- Designed and built fixtures, gauges, and checking fixtures to support production processes
Quality Control Manager / Fixture builder
C.W. Industries
Clinton Township
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Executed quality control measures to ensure quality and product standards were met.
- Managed purchasing operations to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing costs.
- Operated manual machining equipment to produce precision components.
- Configured CNC mills for efficient production of complex parts.
- Constructed precision tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
Fixture Builder
Moeller Aircraft
Wixom
08.2008 - 09.2011
- Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct workholding fixtures
- Operated Bridgeport, CNC mill, surface grinder and jig bore
Department Leader / Machinist
A.I.P. Inc.
Troy
12.2002 - 07.2008
- Led "soft end" machining department, achieving on-time delivery and adherence to product standards
- Operated CNC lathe and Bridgeport, producing precision parts to specifications
Machinist
Future Products
Clawson
05.2000 - 10.2002
- Operated Manual and CNC mills to fabricate precision parts for various projects.
Machinist
Creative Metals
Ferndale
04.1993 - 03.2000
- Programmed, set up, and operated CNC lathe to produce precision components
- Operated Bridgeport mill to manufacture parts according to specifications
Machinist
Punchcraft Co.
Warren
01.1990 - 03.1993
- Operated Bridgeport milling machine to produce precision components
- Executed manual and CNC lathe operations to manufacture parts per specifications
- Performed Blanchard grinding to achieve flatness and surface finish requirements
Education
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Valley
MI01-1989
Skills
- Skilled all-around Machinist that has accrued over 30 years machining experience with CNC and manual lathes and mills including Blanchard, surface, OD, OD/ ID and automatic wet grinding
- Proficient tool and fixture builder
- Efficient in managing projects from initial kick off through to final inspection
- Proven team leader
Timeline
Home Caregiver
My Parents
05.2024 - 2026
Tool Builder
Sharp Tooling Solutions
05.2022 - 06.2024
Machinist / Fixture Builder
Jolico / J.B. Tool
12.2014 - 02.2022
Quality Control Manager / Fixture builder
C.W. Industries
09.2011 - 12.2014
Fixture Builder
Moeller Aircraft
08.2008 - 09.2011
Department Leader / Machinist
A.I.P. Inc.
12.2002 - 07.2008
Machinist
Future Products
05.2000 - 10.2002
Machinist
Creative Metals
04.1993 - 03.2000
Machinist
Punchcraft Co.
01.1990 - 03.1993
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Valley