LOUIS M. GOUVEIA
Engineering Material Solutions
Seekonk,MA
1
Language
1
Certification
38
years of professional experience
Experienced Machinist, Millwright, and Tool & Die professional seeking a position where I can apply 35+ years of hands-on experience in precision machining, production machinery maintenance, tooling, fabrication, repair, and troubleshooting to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in operating and maintaining precision machinery. Proven ability to create high-quality components, ensuring all specifications and tolerances are met. Demonstrated proficiency in CNC machining and blueprint reading, contributing to efficient production processes and team success.
Work History
Machinist / Millwright
3 Years 8 Months- Perform preventive maintenance and repair on production machinery.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues to reduce downtime and support manufacturing efficiency.
- Use machining and mechanical repair skills to maintain safe and reliable production operations.
Machinist / Millwright
10 Years- Serviced, repaired, and maintained production machinery in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and responded to equipment breakdowns.
- Supported production teams by diagnosing mechanical problems and restoring equipment operation.
Machinist / Tool & Die Maker
12 Years- Machined, heat-treated, and ground tooling used for deep-drawn stamping presses.
- Performed tool grinding and precision machining to support production requirements.
- Maintained tooling quality and accuracy for manufacturing operations.
Maintenance Mechanic / Cell Mechanic
4 Years- Performed preventive maintenance and breakdown repair on production machines.
- Supported manufacturing cells by maintaining equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Assisted with mechanical troubleshooting and equipment service needs.
Grinder Operator
8 Years- Operated surface/bench grinding equipment and performed repairs on slot/slit saws.
- Supported production through accurate grinding and finishing operations.
- Maintained quality standards for machined and ground parts.
Education
Machine Shop Practice Certificate - Manufacturing Technology
CNC Machining Certificate - Electric Boat Machine Program
Basic Electricity Certificate - Residential Electric
Skills
Precision manual machining
Millwright and maintenance mechanic work
Lathe
milling
and tool grinding operations
Close-tolerance machining
Tool & die work
Light CNC programming
Jig fabrication
Stick welding and wire welding
Production machinery troubleshooting and repair
Preventive maintenance
Lean manufacturing and 5S practices
Bilingual: English and Portuguese
Troubleshooting
Lathe operation
Precision machining
Machine setup
Manual milling
Precise measuring
CNC machine operation
Machine maintenance
Caliper use
Manufacturing
Surface grinding
Mechanical drawing interpretation
Mechanical troubleshooting
Thread cutting
Accomplishments
- Conserved resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently.
Certification
Machine Shop Practice Certificate, Basic Electricity Certificate, CNC Machining Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Machinist / Millwright
Engineering Material Solutions
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Machinist / Millwright
Prysmian Cable Group
01.2013 - 01.2023Read More
Machinist / Tool & Die Maker
Truex Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2013Read More
Maintenance Mechanic / Cell Mechanic
General Cable
01.1997 - 01.2001Read More
Grinder Operator
Thurston Manufacturing
01.1989 - 01.1997Read More
Peterson School of Engineering
Basic Electricity Certificate from Residential Electric
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New England Institute of Technology
CNC Machining Certificate from Electric Boat Machine Program
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Community College of Rhode Island
Machine Shop Practice Certificate from Manufacturing Technology
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