Matthew Barton
Sturgis,MI
Summary
Skilled CNC Machinist with expertise in operating and maintaining CNC machines for precision manufacturing. Strong ability to interpret blueprints, enforce quality control, and follow safety protocols. Proven strengths in problem-solving and team collaboration, contributing to process improvements and reduced downtime through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Stryker Machine shop
Kalamazoo, Michigan
03.2021 - Current
- Operated CNC lathes to produce precision components according to technical specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine machining operations and tool requirements.
- Adjusted machine settings to enhance performance, achieving high-quality output with reduced waste.
- Monitored production processes to maintain quality standards and minimize downtime.
- Trained and mentored junior machinists on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering a safer and more skilled workforce.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, optimizing machining techniques to meet project specifications.
- Achieved high-quality outcomes by rigorously maintaining tolerances aligned with design specifications.
Machine Operator Technician 3
Stryker
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2013 - 03.2021
- Ensured production accuracy by reading programming instructions and product blueprints to determine sequences and dimensional requirements
- Increased productivity by setting up and operating computer-controlled machines or robots to perform machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces
- Reduced parts breakdown by performing routine maintenance on machines and monitoring usage
- Enhanced equipment reliability by executing machine calibrations.
- Optimized workflow by stopping machine operations to adjust tooling, setup, or workpiece placement as per machining sequences
- Delivered precise, high-quality work by controlling machine operations
- Improved team capabilities by coaching and training new members on machine operations and safety protocols
- Achieved compliance with specifications by accurately interpreting blueprints, schematics, and manuals
Assembly Technician
Stryker Medical
Portage, MI
11.2010 - 12.2013
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components according to specifications
- Increased assembly accuracy by operating air, manual, and hydraulic tools to put together and align assemblies
- Ensured product quality by conducting visual inspections and checking for product defects
- Verified product performance by performing product and performance testing and recording results
- Prevented safety concerns and production delays by maintaining neat, organized, and clean work areas
- Cleared line area of debris to prepare for next shift of debris to prepare work area for next shift
- Assembled medical devices according to detailed specifications and quality standards.
- Operated precision tools to ensure accurate component fitting and assembly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive
Glen Oak Community College
Centreville, MI02-2008
High School Diploma -
Three River High School
Three Rivers, MI06-2007
Skills
- CNC Machine Operation
- Blueprint analysis
- Blueprint interpretation
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Inspection
- Calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Tool setup and adjustment
- Process Optimization
- Schematics
- Hand and Power Tools
- CAD Software
- Training and mentoring
- Outlook
- Blueprint interpretation
- Machine setup
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Stryker Machine shop
03.2021 - Current
Machine Operator Technician 3
Stryker
12.2013 - 03.2021
Assembly Technician
Stryker Medical
11.2010 - 12.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive
Glen Oak Community College
High School Diploma -
Three River High School