Michael SAMUEL
Hampton,VA
Summary
Reliable Machinist skilled at reading and following machine schematics and standard operating procedures. Meticulous and systematic with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Accomplished in manufacturing and repairing precision parts and instruments. Self-motivated and determined produces and repairs mechanical equipment with keen attention to detail. Accomplished in manufacturing and troubleshooting precision parts and instruments. Specializes in disassembly and rebuilding industrial machinery and extensively trained in safe manufacturing practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Machinist
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Repaired worn or damaged parts by welding or fabricating new replacement parts.
- Used precision measuring instruments such as height gages, depth gages, calipers and various types of micrometers.
- Tested or assisted in testing of [Type] machinery to prove satisfactory operation and acceptance.
- Installed shafts, bearings, seals, gears and other parts to specifications.
- Installed and repaired foundations for operating machinery and principal structures and components.
- Read blueprints or engineering drawings to determine dimensions of a part that needs to be machined.
- Replaced worn cutting tools with new ones according to the size and shape of the material being machined.
- Performed precision measurements and alignment of components using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, laser measuring equipment and other machinist tools.
- Checked finished products for accuracy against blueprints and drawing specifications.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding progress reports on projects assigned.
- Dismantled machinery and equipment in order to perform maintenance activities.
- Performed repair work on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for easy access when needed.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
Field Technician
IMIA
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintenance/upkeep of electrical containments and heavy duty machinery with the Newport News Shipyards and Norfolk Naval
Aviation Boatswain Mates Equipment
US NAVY
Virginia
08.2013 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the maintenance, operation and inspection of all equipments within the launching and recovery system
- Successfully completed over 500 roves, ensuring hydraulic pressure, steam pressure and temperatures were in proper operational range
- Responsible for the performance of multiple maintenance procedures including but not limited to, greasing the jet blast deflectors to insure smooth operations of the USS Gerald R
- Ford, USS George H.W
- Bush, USS Theodore Roosevelt and Etc
- Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to operating, maintaining and inspecting arresting gear recovery system/catapult launching systems
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and inspection of mod7 ark/c-13 catapults/AAG(Advanced Arresting Gear) and Emals
- Ensuring the Main Engine Cylinder is free of any faults and operational ready at moments notice to catch aircrafts at any time of the day
- Verified the safety and proper maintenance procedures by reviewing MRC (Maintenance Requirement Card) to make certain proper tools were used and equipment is in required working conditions
- Possess the knowledge to provide advice and assistance during maintenance checks
- Performed weekly maintenance on Main engine cylinder, sheave damper assemblies and Barricade stanchions to ensure smooth flight operation across many different carriers of the United States military
- Successfully performed over 25 water brake maintenance, to assure water brake rings gages, depth micrometers, inside micrometers, and outside micrometers
- Achieved successful overhauls of rotary hydraulic pumps
- Uses of basic hand, electric, and pneumatic tools (e.g
- Screwdrivers, wrenches, breaker bars, ratchets, sockets, chainfalls, landward, impact wrench and electric impact wrench, etc) to assemble, maintain and disassemble Alre equipment
- As a ABE, I also completed duties of CDI (collateral Duty Inspector) performing unsupervised inspections of preventive and corrective maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Betty H. Fairfax, Laveen Az
01.2011
outside machinist -
Shipyard staffing
Some College (No Degree) - Advance Arresting Gear/ Electromagnetic Air Launch
AAG/ EMALS C-SCHOOL
Lakehurst, NJSkills
- Assures compliance with safety and housekeeping rules
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Highly responsible, proactive, problem solver and ability to perform multi-task
- Training and mentoring employees
- Ability to quickly learn and understand new technologies
- Team oriented
- Strong work ethic
- Competent with measuring and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hand tool expertise
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Machine Maintenance
- Visual Inspection
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Goal Setting
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Basic Mathematics
- Professional Demeanor
Timeline
Outside Machinist
Newport News Shipbuilding
05.2022 - 05.2024
Field Technician
IMIA
04.2022 - 05.2022
Aviation Boatswain Mates Equipment
US NAVY
08.2013 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Betty H. Fairfax, Laveen Az
outside machinist -
Shipyard staffing
Some College (No Degree) - Advance Arresting Gear/ Electromagnetic Air Launch
AAG/ EMALS C-SCHOOL