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Nathan Wallingsford

Houston,United States

Summary

Talented Machinist with 30+ years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist

Pro Machine
01.2019 - Current
  • Machine parts to customer specifications
  • Holding +|- .0005" on important details Involving all types of materials from inconel to plastics.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.

Machinist

Knust-Godwin SBO
05.2016 - 01.2019
  • Machine parts to customer specifications
  • Holding +|- .0005" on important details Involving all types of materials from inconel to plastics.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.

Machinist

Godwin
06.2005 - 05.2016
  • Helping machinist on the shop floor with tooling, machining procedures and safety issues
  • Training less experienced machinist on methods to improve efficiency.
  • Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
  • Increased precision of manufactured components by implementing quality control measures and using advanced measuring tools.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements within the manufacturing area.
  • Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
  • Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.

Machinist

MIC
03.2003 - 06.2005
  • Machine parts to customer specifications
  • Holding +|- .0005" on important details Involving all types of materials from inconel to plastics.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.

Machinist

Weatherford
01.2000 - 03.2003
  • Machine parts to customer specifications
  • Holding +|- .0005" on important details Involving all types of materials from inconel to plastics.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.

Machinist

Daniel Valve
11.1998 - 01.2000

Machining and repairing various styles of valves to customer specs,

  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.

Machinist

TIW
01.1991 - 11.1998
  • Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
  • Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.

Education

Drafting -

ITT Tech

Skills

  • Precision machining
  • Equipment Repair
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Fixture design
  • Mechanical drawing interpretation
  • Specification Reading
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Drilling Operations
  • Lathe Operation
  • Large lathe operation
  • Precise measuring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Metalworking Techniques
  • Thread cutting
  • Tapping operations
  • Manual milling
  • Self Motivation
  • Precision Measuring Instruments
  • Basic Mathematics

References

  • Brad Snowden, 713-299-9469, Knust-Godwin SBO
  • Johnny LeFlore, 713-882-9060, Koch machines

Timeline

Machinist

Pro Machine
01.2019 - Current

Machinist

Knust-Godwin SBO
05.2016 - 01.2019

Machinist

Godwin
06.2005 - 05.2016

Machinist

MIC
03.2003 - 06.2005

Machinist

Weatherford
01.2000 - 03.2003

Machinist

Daniel Valve
11.1998 - 01.2000

Machinist

TIW
01.1991 - 11.1998

Drafting -

ITT Tech
Nathan Wallingsford