MATTHEW CRUMLEY
Liberty,SC
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented worker, with a drive to exceed expectations. Ability to analyze data, develop strategies, and provide solutions to complex problem seeking to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute to team success. Reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals. All Microsoft software (15 years), CNC (9 years), CMM (4 years), Customer Service (3 years), Customer Relations (3 years), Administrative Support (3 years), Data Entry (8 years), Fanuc controls (7 years), CNC program/ G-codes, M-codes, sub-programs (5 years), Blueprint Reading (6 years), Blueprint design/ Engineering graphics technology (3 years), Geometric dimension and tolerancing (3 years), Hardness testing/ Material HRB readings (2 years), Autocad/ Drafting and design (3 years), Mazak controls (5 years), Windows Microsoft Office(5 years). Efficient in all PC software, Buying materials, Excel, and knowledge of all Microsoft software.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Machinist
GE Vernova
04.2025 - Current
- Set up and operate a variety of manual, conventional, and CNC machines to perform medium-complexity machining operations on gas turbine materials, components, and assemblies.
- Perform layout operations, disassemble and reassemble parts as necessary for machining.
- Operate a range of machines including surface grinders (Blanchard, Chevalier), tool room lathes, OD dowel grinders, drill presses, EDMs (Current/Sinker/Wire/Oil), blade tip grinders, and more.
- Perform precision measurements using tools such as micrometers, calipers, and CMMs.
- Deburr and blend finished parts to meet quality standards.
- Conduct quality checks using Statistical Process Control methods.
- Collaborate in a team environment focused on lean manufacturing, safety, and productivity.
- Take ownership of compliance, safety, quality, and efficiency.
Quality Final Inspection
Champion Aerospace (FAA)
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Performed quality checks on released jobs/component parts to ensure completeness and accuracy before delivery
- Processed and fulfilled job requests for release of quality checks/test in accordance with FAA regulations.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date electronic database of all released components/parts, ensuring confidentiality and privacy in guidance and regulation with FAA.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from customers, and different companies, authorized parties regarding the status of their requests
- Performed quality checks on released parts/components while keeping a record to ensure completeness and accuracy before delivery
- Trained new staff members on proper procedures for handling sensitive information and maintaining data security protocols for FAA & any Government authorities.
- Performed regular inspections and audits of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Conducted thorough analysis of product samples using various testing methods and equipment
- Identified and resolved quality issues by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and suppliers
- Implemented corrective actions to address non-conformities and prevent recurrence
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for quality control procedures, test results, and inspection records
- Participated in the development of new product specifications to meet customer requirements
- Collaborated with suppliers to improve incoming material quality through supplier audits and performance evaluations
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations on product failures or customer complaints to determine underlying causes and implement preventive measures
- Provided training to production personnel on quality standards, inspection techniques, and proper use of measuring tools
- Maintained calibration program for measuring instruments ensuring accuracy within specified tolerances
- Participated in supplier quality audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications
- SULZER CONFIDENTIAL
Master Machinist
Sulzer
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, and specifications.
- Operated CNC lathes, mills, and other machines to produce high-precision parts and components.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing equipment breakdowns.
- Exercised advanced critical thinking skills and ingenuity in selecting and applying tooling and fixturing to maximize quality.
- Followed casting contour to avoid undercutting and removal of surfaces.
- Interpreted drawings and planned work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to type of metal and finish specifications.
- Wrote follow-up reports to document issues and concerns for incoming shift.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths and parallelisms.
- Adjusted cutting tools and tool post positions to produce parts to specifications.
- Used machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders.
- Conferred with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
- Set up, adjust, and operate basic and specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
- Evaluated machining procedures and recommended changes and modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability.
- Daily maintenance, and in depth maintenance on all machines when needed.
- Backup supervisor when the main supervisor would be on vacation or out for the day
- Quality was machinists duty. Duties consisted of checking gages, resetting of bore mics, depth mics, by using rings fitted for the precise measurement of each gage.
- Safety team member- weekly safety meetings, bring up issues of concern and corrective action as well as Environmental issues.
- SULZER CONFIDENTIAL
Production Planner/Buyer/Customer Relations/CNC
Integrated Automation
12.2017 - 08.2021
- Negotiated for fairest and most reasonable price of purchased items.
- Kept inventory levels within safety stock and target quantity levels.
- Compared invoices against purchase orders and shipping and received documents to verify receipt of ordered items.
- Contacted suppliers regarding errors in partial or duplicated shipments, prices and substitutions.
- Maintained data integrity and functions to support planning models and tools.
- Validated order quantities based on actual consumption trends or approved forecasts. Communicated production schedule changes to reduce impact on job sites.
- Determined time needed for order completion, developing production schedule to meet predicted completion date. Monitored trends in the marketplace to enhance purchasing decisions and to recommend alternative suppliers.
- Compiled data to generate frequent reports used for cost-saving initiatives.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to expand product offerings. Visited stores to evaluate merchandise mix and observe competition to translate findings into executable product plans.
- Created production schedules for teams, adjusting as priorities dictated.
- Suggested to stock up or below target quantity levels during foreseen price changes or supply uncertainties.
- Took corrective action for problem resolution related to unexpected parts shortages or defective inventory.
- Generated purchase orders and maintained accurate records of all procurement transactions.
- Planed all work orders for completion by date needed in a excel spread sheet. There would be times where a company would need a part the same day which I would mark as expedited.
- Printed out and made any changes needed to work orders. All orders had to specify location of delivery, date the company needed the pump with other detailed info for people on the floor.
- Machined parts to specified dimensions, measuring, checking the parts tolerancing to make sure parts were made to the specified blue prints dimensions
- Safety team member- weekly safety meetings, bring up issues of concern and corrective action as well as Environmental issues.
- SULZER CONFIDENTIAL
CNC & Wire EDM Machinist/Data Entry
Mau/GE
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Operated and adjusted machining equipment to drive part production.
- CNC & Wire EDM machinist/ Data entry/ Daily routine maintenance (, Machine and cut material precisely within specifications given in blueprints and guidelines to allow for proper use of the machined parts
- Perform daily duties as specified by management
- My Data entry duties included entering data such as part numbers, specific lot numbers, and quantities into GE specialized software when each part was completed going through each phase of the bay worked in.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Assessed and adjusted CNC machines to ensure that parts are produced to accuracy and quality standards.
- Daily maintenance, and in depth maintenance on all machines when needed.
- Safety team member- weekly safety meetings, bring up issues of concern and corrective action as well as Environmental issues.
- SULZER CONFIDENTIAL
CNC Setup Technician
Reliable Sprinkler
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Setup machines to company standards for production Edit programs to the necessary sequence needed for each machine
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to accurately assemble products.
- Also responsible for maintenance of the machine, making sure all fluids are filled, recognize alarms, acknowledge alarms and take action determining the type of alarm.
- Performed quality assurance tests on products for conformance with specifications.
- Disposed of excess materials and waste to keep workspaces organized.
- Trained new employees regarding machinery operation and safety guidelines.
- Removed hazards and obstacles from work spaces to prevent accidents.
- Communicated production deadlines and goals to staff members to increase team productivity.
- Daily maintenance, and in depth maintenance on all machines when needed.
- Backup supervisor/ team lead for machining area when the main supervisor would be out
- Quality was machinists duty. Duties consisted of checking gages, resetting of bore mics, depth mics, by using rings fitted for the precise measurement of each gage.
- Cleaned work stations and floors to prevent dirt, grime and dust buildup.
- Safety team member- weekly safety meetings, bring up issues of concern and corrective action as well as Environmental issues.
- SULZER CONFIDENTIAL
Team Lead & Inventory/Quality
Confluence Watersports
11.2009 - 07.2012
- Delegated tasks to team members according to project requirements and employee strengths.
- Communicated work goals and deadlines to employees to increase productivity and meet project benchmarks.
- Stored all production paper work, gave appropriate VIN numbers for each boat and worked with my team to meet production goals
- All production paperwork was turned into the supervisor
- Team lead had the duty of inventory for their particular boats and where in the warehouse to store them in an organized fashion
- Suggested changes to standard operational and working practices, providing leadership needed to develop and implement continuous improvements. Such as creating manufacturing process instruction (MPI) for each boat and every stand so the assembler could grab the notebook at their stand and understand their duties
- Would preform quality checks and the best method of repair if there were quality issues
- While in the team lead a position became available for CAD drafter, during the time in which I had AutoCAD classes under my list of completed courses during my years of schooling
- AutoCad was used for me to create visual instructions for boats and was made to show where exactly each screw or accessory was to be placed on a boat considering which stand and boat was being made
- Safety team member- weekly safety meetings, bring up issues of concern and corrective action as well as Environmental issues.
- SULZER CONFIDENTIAL
Project Estimator, Planner
C&M roofing, insulation, and vinyl siding
05.2005 - 02.2007
- Provided logistical support leading up to and during events.
- Created and managed run of show for events, keeping detailed log of budget and event expenses.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to determine success of events.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Monitored changes in scope of work to ensure accuracy of cost estimates.
- Consulted with clients, vendors and personnel or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Researched local and national building codes to ensure estimates are compliant.
- Created cost and expenditure statements and other documentation for duration of project.
- Prepared estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
- Assisted in the successful completion of multiple projects by creating cost estimation models.
- SULZER CONFIDENTIAL
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Applied Science
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC01.2013
Skills
- Production Processes
- Customer Satisfaction
- Work Orders
- Job Specifications
- Machine Setups
- Production Efficiency
- Safety Rules
- Industrial Equipment
- Product Specifications
- Blueprint Reading
- Operations Support
- Tooling Selection
- Dimension Marking and Measuring
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Large Lathe Operation
- Production Documentation
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Precise Measuring
- Caliper Use
- Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
- Component Repairs
- Critical Thinking
- Manufacturing
- Quality Control Analysis
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Safe Work Practices
- Technical Documentation
- Sequence Planning
- Drawing Creation
- Cutting Sequences
- Specification Reading
- Operational Improvements
- Product Defect Identification
- Reading Comprehension
- Calculating Tolerances
- CNC Machine Operation
- Sketch Drawings
- Design Standards
- CNC and Manual Equipment
- Equipment Operation
- Machining Operations
- 5S Principles
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Troubleshooting
- De-Burring
- FANUC Controls
- Project Management
- Visual Inspection
- Budget Management
- Waste Reduction
- Automotive Knowledge
- Materials Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Improving Product Quality
- Project Organization
- Active Listening
Certification
Auto Collision
Timeline
CNC Machinist
GE Vernova
04.2025 - Current
Quality Final Inspection
Champion Aerospace (FAA)
06.2022 - 12.2024
Master Machinist
Sulzer
07.2018 - 06.2022
Production Planner/Buyer/Customer Relations/CNC
Integrated Automation
12.2017 - 08.2021
CNC & Wire EDM Machinist/Data Entry
Mau/GE
07.2014 - 11.2016
CNC Setup Technician
Reliable Sprinkler
07.2012 - 07.2014
Team Lead & Inventory/Quality
Confluence Watersports
11.2009 - 07.2012
Project Estimator, Planner
C&M roofing, insulation, and vinyl siding
05.2005 - 02.2007
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Applied Science
Greenville Technical College
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