Marcus Keaton
Hamilton,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented Machinist Apprentice with expertise in precision measurement and quality control. Executes machining tasks and maintains equipment to drive high-quality production outcomes. Thrives in fast-paced settings, adapting quickly to changes while delivering quality results under pressure.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist Apprentice
ITT Enginerred Valves
Amory, Mississippi
01.2024 - Current
- Select and secure fixtures, cutting tools, and materials on machines including mills, lathes, and grinders to ensure precise machining
- Review blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and setup requirements for workplace.
- Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or workplace as guides for subsequent machining.
- Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors including speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut, and entered commands to manage computerized machine controls.
- Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or controlled media
- Set up and operated machine during trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings and programmed control data.
- Executed welding and performed pre- and post-treatment on steel structures and components to ensure integrity and performance.
Machine Operator
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company
Tupelo, Mississippi
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality tire products efficiently.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for smooth workflow on the production line.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes effectively.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
Welder
ITT Engineered Valves
Amory, Mississippi
01.2011 - 08.2022
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Maintained and serviced welding equipment for optimal performance.
- Assisted in training new welders on best practices and techniques.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Education
Certification - Welding
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS05-2004
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, MS05-2003
Skills
- CNC operation
- Machining setup procedures
- Precision machining techniques
- Machine operation
- Advanced welding methods
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance and repair
- Precision measurement
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Machinist Apprentice
ITT Enginerred Valves
01.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company
10.2022 - 01.2024
Welder
ITT Engineered Valves
01.2011 - 08.2022
Certification - Welding
East Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School