LOUIS M. GOUVEIA
Engineering Material Solutions
Seekonk,MA
1
Language
1
Certification
29
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
10 Years 2 Months- Service and maintained production machinery.
- Machine and Fabricate jigs for complete installation.
- maintained lean 5 S procedures and maintained 85% efficiency.
Machinist / Tool & Die Maker
11 Years 10 Months- 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
3 Years 8 Months- 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
- 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.
Machinist Millwright
3 Years 1 MonthEducation
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
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Machinist / Millwright
Prysmian Cable Group
05.2013 - 07.2023Read More
Machinist / Tool & Die Maker
Truex Inc.
09.2001 - 07.2013Read More
Maintenance Mechanic / Cell Mechanic
General Cable
09.1997 - 05.2001Read 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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Grinder Operator
Thurston Manufacturing
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Professional Experience
01-2023