MICHAEL TRAVIS HUFF
Elyria,United States
Summary
Skilled Production professional adept at setting up, maintaining and operating machining equipment. Excellent knowledge of precision products, with expertise in machine troubleshooting and product inspection. Well-organized and highly productive with superior teamwork and communication skills. Versed in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
SKF/USA
Avon, OH
10.1994 - Current
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Operated and maintained up to 6 different mill and lathe machines to fabricate precision products.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Mounted, installed and aligned attachments for optimal performance and to match specifications of new jobs.
- Verified appropriate product lubrication and cooling throughout machine operation.
- Tested features, documenting findings, modeled trends and submitted reports.
- Developed, deployed and tested prototype systems to assess functionality and feasibility.
Education
GED -
ELYRIA WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Elyria, OHSkills
- Speed and Feed Control
- Solvent and Solution Application
- Specifications Conformance
- Mechanical Adjustment
- Machine Maintenance
- Decision Making
- Tooling Changes
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Templates and Fixtures
- Hoist and Crane Operation
- Dimensional Measurement
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Machine, Tooling and Parts Cleaning
- Production Error Correction
- CNC Programming
- Coolant System Control
- Parts and Materials Inspection
- Blueprint Reading
- Cutting Program Modification
- Lubrication and Cooling
- Malfunction Detection
- Tool Installation and Alignment
- Job Preparation and Set-up
- Lathe Operation
- Personnel Training
- Simple Program Writing
- Forklift Operation
- Hand and Power Tools
Additional Information
I have extensive experience in the setup and operation of multi sized vertical turret lathes. Have utilized Fanuc, Allen Bradley, and GE controls. Have short acquisition time with learning new skills. Have operated manual machines, mills, and drills. But the most recent years have been spent machining tight tolerance products having military applications with twenty years of CNC programming and operating.
References furnished upon request
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
SKF/USA
10.1994 - Current
GED -
ELYRIA WEST HIGH SCHOOL