MICHEL Saint Jean
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced in operating and maintaining machine shop equipment, with a focus on fiberglass part production. Demonstrated ability to set up machines, adjust tooling, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Skilled in inspecting finished products for quality and accuracy, while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining clean work environments. Proven track record of supporting fabrication teams through effective communication and training of new employees on equipment usage and safety procedures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Shop Operator
Tampa Fiberglass
Tampa, FL
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Operated machine shop equipment for Tampa Fiberglass fiberglass part production.
- Measured fiberglass components using calipers, rulers, and shop gauges.
- Cut, drilled, and shaped materials for custom fiberglass fabrication.
- Set up machines and adjusted tooling for different shop jobs.
- Inspected finished parts for size, fit, and surface quality.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed Tampa Fiberglass safety procedures.
- Loaded raw materials and moved parts between shop workstations.
- Supported fabrication team with grinding, sanding, and finishing tasks.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Performed proper machine startup and shutdown procedures.
- Fed raw materials and parts into semi-automated machines.
- Maintained activity logs and kept records of approved products and defective parts or machines.
- Calibrated and cleaned machines to optimize production cycles.
- Scheduled routine, preventive and necessary machine maintenance, repair, and inspections.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to evaluate machine operations and malfunctions.
- Controlled and adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Assisted during machine installation and updating tasks.
- Inspected machines and parts using precision and measuring tools.
- Utilized blueprints and instructions when operating and repairing machinery.
- Set up and operated various machines such as lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, saws, and other specialized machinery to fabricate metal parts.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusted machine controls as necessary.
- Loaded raw material into machines manually or with hoists.
- Followed safety procedures while operating all machinery in the shop area.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or inefficient.
- Maintained records of production output according to company standards.
- Worked in a team environment with other operators to ensure quality products were produced efficiently and safely.
- Verified dimensions of finished work pieces with micrometers, calipers, gauges and other measuring instruments as needed.
- Cleaned work areas and removed scrap material from machines after each shift completed.
- Operated CNC machines by entering commands into computer control panels.
- Troubleshot issues with equipment and made adjustments accordingly.
- Inspected machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machines including cleaning, lubricating, replacing worn components.
- Recommended process improvements based on experience working with different materials and equipment.
- Consulted engineering drawings to understand part geometry and tolerances prior to machining.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specification and tooling instructions.
- Repaired broken cutting tools or replaced dull drills and bits as required.
- Operated forklifts to move heavy materials around the shop floor.
- Recorded data related to production runs including number of pieces produced and time elapsed.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
Education
GEd Certificate
Delmas, Porte au princeSkills
- CNC machining
- Blueprint reading
- Precision measuring
- Machine setup
- Preventive maintenance
- Production records
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team communication
- Time management
- Training support
- Production planning
- Tool maintenance
- Metalworking techniques
- Fixture design
- Shop housekeeping
- Parts inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Production operations
- Warehouse operations
- Hand and power tools
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork
- Production Equipment Setup
- Material loading and unloading
- Physical stamina
- Goal setting
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Machine Shop Operator
Tampa Fiberglass
05.2024 - 03.2026
GEd Certificate