Neil Wilhelm
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Results-driven machinist with hands-on experience at Hougen Manufacturing Inc. Skilled in blueprint reading and machine operation, I enhanced team productivity by sharing technical knowledge and implementing process improvements. Eager to learn and collaborate, I consistently ensured compliance with safety standards while producing precision components that met quality specifications.
Machining professional with comprehensive understanding of machine operation and maintenance. Known for producing high-quality parts and components that meet exact specifications. Emphasizes collaborative teamwork and adaptability to meet production goals, showcasing skills in CNC programming and quality control.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Hougen Manufacturing Inc.
08.2012 - Current
- Operated various machining tools to learn safety protocols and equipment handling.
- Assisted in setting up machinery for production runs, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to understand machining processes and best practices.
- Followed detailed instructions to produce precision components according to design specifications.
- Documented production activities and maintained accurate records of work performed.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Devised and implemented process improvements to enhance production.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
- Enhanced team productivity, sharing technical knowledge and machining tips with new machinists.
Apprentice
Chesaning Manufacturing
03.1994 - 06.1999
- Operated machinery to assemble precision components, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
Education
No Degree - Machining
Delta Collage
Saginaw, MIHigh School Diploma -
Chesaning Union High School
Chesaning, MI06-1992
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Manual milling
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Precise measuring
- CNC machine operation
- Machine maintenance
- Caliper use
- Surface grinding
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- CNC operation
- Thread cutting
- Specification reading
- Computer numerical control programming
- Fanuc controls
- Material selection
- Tapping operations
- Part inspection
- Grinding machine operation
- Thread and plug gauges
- Measurement tools
- Boring operations
- Tooling and fixtures
- Machine troubleshooting
- CNC and manual equipment
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
Machinist
Hougen Manufacturing Inc.
08.2012 - Current
Apprentice
Chesaning Manufacturing
03.1994 - 06.1999
No Degree - Machining
Delta Collage
High School Diploma -
Chesaning Union High School
Currently enrolled in online Mastercam course
Worked with Mastercam v6.1,Taking course to hone skill
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