Mathew Alkema
Summary
Talented Machinist with 25 years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Skilled [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience operating [Type] machinery and completing preventive maintenance. Collaborative factory background working efficiently to meet production deadlines. Diligent and reliable team player known for bringing employees together. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, machining capabilities and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Grand Rapids Metaltek
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2000 - Current
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- 25 years machining experience.
- Lead man on nightshift for 6 years.
- Specialize in salvage and repair.
- Some welding.
- Setup, and ran: Manual lathes, mills, and grinders.
- Setup, programmed, and ran: CNC mills, lathes, and grinders.
- 2 toolboxes worth of precision tooling, to complete all jobs.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilizing fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Grand Rapids, MI05.1996
Skills
- Machine Maintenance
- Materials Management
- Equipment monitoring
- Assembly and production
- Large lathe operation
- Quality Control Analysis
- Deburring skills
- Precise measuring
- Quality Control
- Manufacturing
- Precision machining
- Caliper use
- Equipment Operation
- Machine Operation
- Tool selection
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment Repair
- Pumps and Compressors
- Lathe Operation
- Fanuc controls
- Surface grinding
- Troubleshooting
- Operations Support
- Machine setup
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Drilling Operations
- CNC Machine Operation
- Visual Inspection
- Metalworking Techniques
- CNC operation
- Computer numerical control programming
- Tapping operations
- Thread cutting
- Manual milling
- Machine Assembly
- Heavy Lifting
- Detail Oriented
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Small Metal Parts Manufacturing
- Adaptability
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Problem-solving abilities
- Machinery Cleaning
- Effective Communication
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Inspection Processes
- Professional Demeanor
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Parts Assembly
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Parts Fabrication
- Problem-Solving
- Machine Setups
- Corrective Maintenance
- Organizational Skills
Additional Information
I am a family oriented, hard working, intelligent, energetic machinist.
I bring a wealth of knowledge, in many facets of the machining world.
I am the "Jack Of All Trades" at my current shop.
I specialize in salvage and repair.
After 24 years at the same place, I believe it is time for a change of pace for me.
Timeline
Machinist
Grand Rapids Metaltek
08.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Union High School