Luke Bizimungu
Kent,WA
Summary
Apprentice with excellent work ethic, willingness to learn, and critical thinking skills seeking to further machinist career via the Journeyman apprenticeship program. Via the AJAC youth apprenticeship, became experienced in entry level machining, quality control, and assembly inventory in accordance with industry standards. Later becoming efficient in operating, setting up and maintain a industrial level horizontal bandsaws along with Operator and setting up CNC lathes and Mills through a work place and classroom environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bandsaw and CNC Lathe Operator
Autiomatic Products
Sumner, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Operated CNC lathe machines to produce precision components for various applications.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
- Adjusted machine settings based on technical drawings and production requirements.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to an efficient work environment and promoting team collaboration.
- Implemented workflow improvements, enhancing efficiency in material handling processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Troubleshot minor mechanical issues with the band saw machinery, reducing reliance on external repair services where possible.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating band saw machinery.
- Streamlined workflow with proper organization of work area, tools, and materials.
- Assisted in training new team members on band saw operations, along with proper maintenance and safely guidelines ensuring a smooth transition into the role.
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
- Set up sawing machines to accurately cut materials to specified sizes and dimensions.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
Manufacturing Production Technician
Basta Boatlifts
Seattle, WA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for handling and performing a multitude of tasks dependent on the ever-changing needs of the program. Observe and promote safety and risk management in accordance with rules and regulations. Became proficient with the manual machining and deburring processes/inspection.
- Motivated Self-Starter – Received acknowledgement for performing regularly above expectations with little experience, retaining previously taught process and practices, as well as, completing daily projects that exceeded my set goals.
- Reliable – Arrives to work on-time and works independently to maintain an organized tool and material area, as well as, striving to continuous self-improve on-the-job each day.
- Adaptable – Cross-trained in multiple positions during the internship that required regular high-level problem solving, thinking analytically, and communicating professionally in fast-paced and high pressure environments.
- Time Management – Skillfully oversaw the efficient production of precision parts as a CNC Machine Operator, strategically optimizing machine settings and tooling configurations to achieve peak productivity while maintaining uncompromising quality standards, resulting in enhanced throughput and minimized downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lindbergh Senior High School
Renton, WA06-2022
Youth Apprenticeship Certification - Manufacturing
AJAC
06-2024
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Operator training
- Tool wear monitoring
- Multitasking
- Machine operation
- CNC machine operation
- Precision machining
- Measurement tools
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Machine setup
- Precision measurement
Certification
- CNC & Conventional Lathe (Setup, Turning)
- CNC & Conventional Mill (Setup, Tapping)
- Micrometer
- Dial, Digital Caliper
- Tape Measure, Hand & Power Tools
- Torque Wrench
- Pneumatic & Hydraulic Tools
- OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, Covid Training
- Driver’s License
- Forklift Certificate
Timeline
Bandsaw and CNC Lathe Operator
Autiomatic Products
09.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Production Technician
Basta Boatlifts
01.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Lindbergh Senior High School
Youth Apprenticeship Certification - Manufacturing
AJAC