Matthew Harkins
Dahlonega,GA
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Bring 8 years of valuable leadership expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, company structures and improvements, as well as being a talented Machinist with 14 years of experience G code programming, Cad/Cam programming, setting up and operating of both Cnc and manual machinery to produce precision parts, holding tolerances as closes as .0002-.0005. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment for reverse engineering in order to create parts from various materials ranging from 6061 aluminum, 303/304 Stainless Steels, 4140 PHT, various steel alloys, along with various composites. Energetic, motivated, and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Corrugated Gear And Services
ALPHARETTA, GA
03.2018 - Current
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
- Started out programming, setting up, and running CNC Machining and Turning Centers in the company's machine shop division.
CNC Machinist
Corrugated Gear And Services
ALPHARETTA, GA
03.2018 - Current
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
Machine Shop Supervisor
Davis Poultry Equipment
Dahlonega, GA
02.2008 - 03.2018
- Oversaw machines and task execution to implement changes to improve results.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
CNC Operator
A & A Machine
Dahlonega, GA
09.2005 - 02.2008
- Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
Education
Machine Tool Technology Diploma - Machine Tool Technology
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA05.2008
CNC Technology Diploma - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA05.2008
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Resource Management
- Machinery Setup
- Dimension Marking and Measuring
- Safe Machinery Operation
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- CNC Mastercam
- CNC Machine Operation
- Programming, set-up and operation of both CNC and Manual Equipment
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking for materials, tooling, and CNC set-up spreadsheets.
- Promoted to Lead Machinist within 12 months of employment.
- Promoted to Project Coordinator within 3 years of employment.
- Started working the day after turning 16, and have not been unemployed for any reason since.
- Has knowledge of a wide array of controls, including Fanuc, Haas, Mori Seiki, Siemens, Okuma, and OKK.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Corrugated Gear And Services
03.2018 - Current
CNC Machinist
Corrugated Gear And Services
03.2018 - Current
Machine Shop Supervisor
Davis Poultry Equipment
02.2008 - 03.2018
CNC Operator
A & A Machine
09.2005 - 02.2008
Machine Tool Technology Diploma - Machine Tool Technology
Lanier Technical College
CNC Technology Diploma - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Lanier Technical College
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