Mykel Altman
Sharon,PA
Summary
Professional CNC specialist with hands-on expertise in operating, programming, and maintaining CNC machinery. Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, ensuring precision, and optimizing production processes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering high-quality results in dynamic environments. Reliable, flexible, and driven to meet evolving operational needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Xaloy, LLC
Austintown, OH
07.2023 - Current
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Assisted in inventory management practices such as tracking tooling, materials used, and monitoring stock levels to maintain production readiness.
- 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.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
Die shop
BRT Extrusions
Niles, OH
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues, minimizing interruptions to production schedules.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and procedures while operating machinery.
- Ensured proper handling of dies by using appropriate lifting equipment, minimizing potential damage or injury risks.
- Reduced downtime for equipment maintenance by performing routine inspections and cleaning of dies.
- Enhanced production efficiency by accurately setting up and operating die casting machines.
- Increased product quality with precise alignment and adjustment of dies during machine operations.
CNC Machinist
Greenville Metals
Transfer, PA
02.2017 - 05.2020
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
Machine Operator/Assembler
American Cap
Wheatland, PA
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Assisted quality control personnel with inspections of completed products, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards before shipping them out to customers.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
Cook
Eat n Park
01.2015 - 08.2016
- I worked as a cook on the weekends
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Machine Operator
PennTech Machinery Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Order Selector
The Anderson-DuBose Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Boosted productivity by efficiently utilizing various equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, to transport and stack merchandise.
- Enhanced order accuracy by diligently verifying product codes and quantities before packaging.
- Demonstrated adaptability, successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak business hours without compromising quality or speed.
- Expedited order processing timeframes with thorough knowledge of warehouse layout for quick item retrieval.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Sharon High School
Sharon, PAAssociate - Machine Tecnology
New Castle School of Trades
New Castle, PASkills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine setup
- Quality control
- Computer skills
- Precision measuring
- Quality inspection
- Quality assurance
- Raw materials handling
- Tool selection
- Part inspection
- Safety processes and procedures
- Hand and power tools
- Safety procedures
- Safety compliance
- Malfunction troubleshooting
- Blueprints interpretation
- Production planning
- Incident reporting
- Deburring techniques
- Manual machining
- Speeds and feeds
- Machine calibration
- Surface grinding
- Cycle time reduction
- Work order interpretation
- Drilling operations
- Written and verbal communication
- Spindle alignment
- Adaptive machining
- Lathe machine set up
- Waste reduction
- Organizing supplies
- Geometric dimensioning
- Machine alignment
- Thread cutting
- Coordinate measuring machine
- Cutting tool geometry
- Tapping operations
- Chip control
- Lathe machine operation
- Machine and tool maintenance
- Monitoring gauges
- Tooling replacement
- Sketches and materials interpretation
- CNC machine operation
- CNC milling machines
- Basic mathematics
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Xaloy, LLC
07.2023 - Current
Die shop
BRT Extrusions
03.2022 - 07.2023
CNC Machinist
Greenville Metals
02.2017 - 05.2020
Machine Operator/Assembler
American Cap
10.2015 - 08.2017
Cook
Eat n Park
01.2015 - 08.2016
Machine Operator
PennTech Machinery Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2015
Order Selector
The Anderson-DuBose Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
High school or equivalent -
Sharon High School
Associate - Machine Tecnology
New Castle School of Trades