Michael Alvarado
Houston,TX
Summary
Talented Machinist with 20+ years of experience setting up and operating manual and cnc mills and lathes to produce precision parts. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards. Self-motivated and determined machinist with keen attention to detail and trained in safe manufacturing practices. Dedicated and focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Ingalls Shipbuilding
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Set-up and operate Gidding and Lewis HBM and manual mills with and without DRO.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Checked finished products for accuracy against blueprints and drawing specifications.
- Adjusted feed rates, speeds and depths of cuts on machines as required.
- Trained new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Fabricated complex components from raw materials such as steel bars and plates.
- Performed accurate set-up and offsets adjustments.
Inside/ Outside Machinist
National Maintenance And Repair
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked with other outside machinist to do necessary repairs different types of boats on the Mississippi river and the dry docks.
- Responsible for removing shafts, rudders, and wheels for barge boats, tug boats, and river boats.
- Working alongside other outside machinist to provide support during equipment installations and upgrades to ensure smooth transitions without disruptions to schedules.
- Positioned and aligned parts according to exact blueprint instructions and job specifications.
- Tested and inspected installed machinery and equipment during trials runs.
- Bolstered client satisfaction levels by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations for accuracy and timeliness in the completion of assigned projects.
3rd Shift Supervisor
Southern Precision
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed the mill and lathe department on the 3rd shift.
- Delegated tasks, communicated expectations, and directed workflows to improve performance.
- Managed operations during the shift, with total awareness of activities of employees.
- Collaborated with other shift supervisors to ensure seamless transition of operations between shifts.
- Helped mill and lathe operators do setups, troubleshoot, and editing programs.
- Conducted employee training for new hires, ensuring thorough understanding of job responsibilities and expectations.
- Ensured quality control standards were consistently met by closely monitoring production and making necessary adjustments as needed.
CNC Machinist
Crossover Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Loaded and unloaded parts, replaced tooling, adjusted tools, and inspected parts according to blueprint specifications and quality document requirements.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Setup and monitor machines to produce parts according to precise specifications.
- Calculated and set controls to regulate machine speed, feed, depth, and angle of cut.
- Operated various machines to produce precision metal parts and verified conformance of finished workpieces to specifications.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Setup and monitor machines to produce parts according to precise specifications.
Impound Yard Worker
A-1 Wrecker Service
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintain impound yard by operating front end loader and forklift.
- Train new employees in the safety procedures that are required by the company.
- Help customers retrieve property from impound vehicles.
- Did required paperwork to get vehicles ready to be crushed.
CNC Machinist
John Crane
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Setup, operate and wrote programs for Mazak 250 quick turn CNC lathes to produce parts for the oil and gas industry.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Optimized tool selection for specific jobs, resulting in reduced wear and longer tool life.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Kept detailed production records.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting programming issues.
Lead Machinist
Accuseal
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Write and edit programs using G and M codes.
- Setup and monitor machines to produce rubber and plastic parts according to precise specifications.
- Optimized tooling usage through careful monitoring of wear patterns and timely replacements when necessary.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
CNC Machinist
Fab Core
04.2007 - 05.2010
- Set-up and operate CNC mills to produce parts for the military.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Exceeded production goals consistently by focusing on effective time management strategies while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
Education
Associates - Machining Technology
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX03.2007
Skills
- Blueprints reading
- Precision measurement
- In-Process Inspection
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Machine set up
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Experience machining small to large parts
- CNC Machine Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Knowledgeable in machining different types of materials (carbon steel,stainless, exotics,nitronics 50 and 60, rubbers and plastics)
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Ingalls Shipbuilding
03.2023 - 09.2023
Inside/ Outside Machinist
National Maintenance And Repair
08.2022 - 03.2023
3rd Shift Supervisor
Southern Precision
11.2021 - 08.2022
CNC Machinist
Crossover Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2021
Impound Yard Worker
A-1 Wrecker Service
06.2019 - 06.2020
CNC Machinist
John Crane
10.2013 - 06.2015
Lead Machinist
Accuseal
06.2010 - 09.2013
CNC Machinist
Fab Core
04.2007 - 05.2010
Associates - Machining Technology
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen