Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Honesty
References
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Michael Cochran

Warner Robins,GA

Summary

Results-oriented machinist with extensive expertise at Control Southern, proficient in blueprint interpretation and precision machining.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manual Machinist

Control Southern
Macon , GA
02.2018 - 10.2024
  • Collaborated with other departments such as Quality Control, Engineering, and Maintenance.
  • Operated manual milling, drilling, tapping, and grinding machines to fabricate parts according to blueprints or drawings.
  • Provided technical support on process improvement projects involving machining operations.

Maintenance/Machinist

Nichiha USA
Macon, GA
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Developed processes for improved efficiency in the production environment.
  • Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations regarding workplace safety.
  • Adjusted tooling as necessary to maintain quality standards in accordance with company specifications.
  • Filled out daily logs detailing any maintenance activities performed.
  • Troubleshot machine malfunctions and performed repairs as needed.
  • Trained personnel on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
  • Maintained and operated a variety of manual and CNC machines, including lathes, mills, drills, grinders and saws.
  • Fabricated replacement parts when required using various machining techniques such as turning, boring, drilling and milling.

Machinist/ Tool and Die

Macon Machine
Macon, GA
03.2003 - 10.2014
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Troubleshot issues with machines and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
  • Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
  • Measured, marked and scribed dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining.

Aircraft Technician

McDonnell Douglas
Macon, GA
05.2000 - 11.2003
  • Maintained records of maintenance activities according to established procedures.
  • Re-routed cables inside the cockpit area based on specific customer requirements or special requests.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ontario High School
Mansfield, OH
05-1996

Skills

  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Manual machining
  • Machine setup and tooling adjustment
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Surface grinding
  • Measurement tools
  • Precision machining

Affiliations

I enjoy playing trivia with my friends at different locations which helps me get all those blueprints and numbers away from my mind for awhile.

Accomplishments

  • I received perfect attendance many times because I believe the most important aspect of a employee is their ability to show up on time and whenever they are supposed to be or when asked for whatever reason.

Certification

  • Forklift and Lull type lifts
  • OSHA
  • CPR
  • Respirator

Languages

English
Professional

Honesty

  • I believe one of the most important parts of any employee and their employer is the honesty between both parties. I have always been completely honest with my employer if I do not know how to do something I will never be to proud to ask questions. I know time and productivity is critical to any business down time is nothing but financial loss,so I do everything I can to make sure that is not happening

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manual Machinist

Control Southern
02.2018 - 10.2024

Maintenance/Machinist

Nichiha USA
01.2014 - 01.2018

Machinist/ Tool and Die

Macon Machine
03.2003 - 10.2014

Aircraft Technician

McDonnell Douglas
05.2000 - 11.2003

High School Diploma -

Ontario High School

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