Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
Operated and maintained up to [Number] different mill and lathe machines to fabricate [Type] products.
Performed accurate [Type] tool changes and offsets.
Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
Machine Operator
Wieland Copper Products
Pine Hall , NC
09.1999 - 01.2019
Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Education
GED -
Martinsville High School
Martinsville, VA
06.1990
Skills
Sequencing Determination
Decision Making
Machine, Tooling and Parts Cleaning
Tool Installation and Alignment
Blueprint Reading
Cutting Program Modification
Machine Maintenance
Precision Measuring Instruments
Mechanical Adjustment
Problem Solving
Time Management
CNC Programming
Parts and Materials Inspection
Job Preparation and Set-up
Forklift Operation
CAD and CAM Software
Hand and Power Tools
CNC Milling Machines
Quality Assessment
Personnel Training
Physical Strengths and Stamina
Dimensional Data Entry
Triathlons
I love the challenges of training and competing In Triathlons and races. Love the team aspect of training and finishing races. 2019 Completed my first IRONMAN 70.3 Just before COVID hit. Would love to do a Full IRONMAN someday.