Michael Ferguson
Columbia City,IN
Summary
Talented Machinist with 31 years experience setting up and operating a variety of machines to produce precision parts and instruments, including fabricating, modifying and repairing mechanical instruments. Enthusiastic Machinist who successfully applies vast knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures. CNC Machinist who thrives in a dynamically changing environment while working as a team member and meeting all production deadlines.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Zimmer Biomet
07.2000 - Current
- Laid out and set up work area quickly for my CNC machines
- Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.
- Operated heavy duty lathes, mills, and grinders.
- Adheres to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.
- Studies blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.
- Selects, align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on CNC machine.
- Detects and reports malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.
- Use CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.
- Assemble and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.
- Routinely monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Exceeds production goals consistently by focusing on effective time management strategies while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
- Applys effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Acts as a fill in group leader, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Business Owner
Fill N Chill
Columbia City , IN
10.2010 - 12.2019
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Hired trained, and supervised staff to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.
Skills
- CNC machine operation
- Efficient troubleshooter
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Troubleshooting
- Fanuc controls
- Goal Setting
- Visual Inspection
- Quality control analysis
- Keen manual dexterity
- Lathe operation & mill
- Parts inspection
- Able to read blueprints
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
Timeline
Business Owner
Fill N Chill
10.2010 - 12.2019
CNC Machinist
Zimmer Biomet
07.2000 - Current