Michael Stuewe

• 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.
• 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.
• Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
• Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.

US Navy Reserves

Catapults

To safely launch and recover aircraft while at sea. While in port did maintenance on Catapults.