Michael Brown
Corinth,MS
Summary
Secured employment in a stable environment for long-term career growth. Shared expertise in manufacturing and machining processes. Collaborated with teams to uphold quality standards and foster a culture of teamwork. Valued employee contributions and encouraged innovative ideas.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Mill Machinist 4
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Iuka, MS
11.2024 - Current
- Set up and operate CNC machines to produce aerospace components.
- Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise manufacturing specifications.
- Conduct routine maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
- Collaborate with engineers to refine production processes and improve component quality.
- Train new machinists on equipment operation, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Implement process improvements that reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitor production metrics to ensure adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex machining issues, fostering team problem-solving initiatives.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
Level 5 machinist
General Atomics
01.2015 - 11.2024
- One of only two Level 5 machinists. Set up initial start ups as well as some of the most difficult jobs. Process and fixture design. Some programming, but, I have ability to program as needed. Train new employees. Supervisor and lead man experience. 40+ years experience as a machinist. Operate a variety of machines. I have experience on small, med size and large machines.
CNC technical lead
Orchid Orthopedics
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervised, frontline supervisor in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Developed process. Designed fixtures. Trained employees. Operated and programmed a variety of machines. CNC lathes, mills, millturns, swiss machines, and wire EDMs.
Titan Medical
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Worked directly with engineers and surgeons on new product research and development. Programmed using MasterCam. Created part programs, designed processes, designed fixturing, and made parts for the medical device industry. Operated a variety of Mazak machines and Fanuc wire EDMs.
Education
G D & T
Kaizen
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Fanuc programming school
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Mazatrol programming school
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Sodick wire EDM school
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Statistical process control
Skills
Demonstrated proficiency in G-code and M-code programming for CNC operations
Assisted in programming Mazatrol systems for CNC machines Supported team members in troubleshooting programming issues Contributed to maintaining programming documentation and standards
Operated Okuma horizontal and vertical 5-axis mill-turn machines to support production processes Assisted in maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines
Assisted in operating machinery to support production goals Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency Contributed to quality control processes to ensure product standards
Assisted teams in completing projects on schedule and within budget Supported project coordination efforts to enhance team collaboration Contributed to problem-solving initiatives to improve project outcomes
Operated Sodick and Fanuc wire EDM machines to produce precision components Assisted in maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance Supported team members in achieving production goals
Operated mazak lathes, mills, and millturns to support production processes Assisted in maintaining equipment for optimal performance Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines
Operated and programmed CNC machines utilizing Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, and Siemens controllers
Obtained and maintained security clearance to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Contact
- 74 county road 151
- Corinth, MS 38834
- (662)808-2013
- Mikdan62@hotmail.com
Special program security clearance acquired
I have received special program security clearance
Timeline
Mill Machinist 4
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
11.2024 - Current
Level 5 machinist
General Atomics
01.2015 - 11.2024
CNC technical lead
Orchid Orthopedics
01.2013 - 01.2015
Titan Medical
01.2011 - 01.2013
G D & T
Kaizen
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Fanuc programming school
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Mazatrol programming school
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Sodick wire EDM school
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Statistical process control