Nelson Rappold
Akron,NY
Summary
I am an experienced Lead Machinist with 25 years in precision machining, CNC programming, Blueprint Interpretation, and machine maintenance. I am an open-minded individual, dedicated to sharing knowledge, and continuously expanding my industry expertise. My skills include interpreting technical drawings, running and optimizing machine processes to ensure high-quality production. I am looking to embrace new technologies to improve efficiency and craftsmanship, along with my professional growth which contributes positively to the manufacturing environment.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Machinist
Felton Machine, Inc.
Niagara Falls, New York
01.2007 - Current
- Operate various CNC machines. to produce precision parts for various projects.
- Conduct regular preventative maintenance on machining equipment.
- Supervised and trained junior machinists on machine operation and safety protocols.
- Review blueprints and technical drawings to determine machining specifications.
- Assist in the design of jigs and fixtures needed for production runs.
- Analyze problems related to tooling performance and identified solutions to increase efficiency.
- Report daily progress of operations.
- Maintain the work area and followed safety procedures.
- Ensure that quality control standards were met by inspecting finished products.
- Troubleshoot issues with machinery, and took corrective action.
- Maintain and operate a variety of computer-controlled and manual machines, such as lathes, milling machines, grinders and drill presses.
- Develop programs for CNC lathes using, MORI SEIKI Caps Programming.
- Coordinate set up and operate manual equipment, computer-controlled production machines.
- Fabricate tools, jigs, fixtures.
- Operate forklift.
- Calibrate machinery to optimize performance.
- Ability to offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools, and casting variations.
- Dismantle and inspect components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols.
- Sharpen, replace and track cutting tools.
- Inspect material after completion on CMM for accurate measurements of dimensions. (MICRO STAR 43-201 IK5000).
- Calculate dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Design fixtures, tooling.
- Align, secure holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
- Perform welding and fabrication, MIG, TIG, stick welding.
Foreman/Manual Machinist
Franbilt
Lockport, New York
06.1994 - 01.2007
- Certified Welder/MIG welding
- TIG Welding
- Manual Machinist, HBM, VBM, lathe, surface grinder, planer mill, Blanchard grinder, Bridgeport mill, and VTL (various sizes).
Lead Machinist
Adsco Manufacturing Co.
Blasdell, NY
12.1988 - 06.1994
- Set up and operated manual vertical boring mill, horizontal boring mill, radial arm drill, and vertical mills.
- Hydrotesting fabricated units.
- Scheduling and maintaining a work force of six.
Entry Level Machinist
Advanced Tool and Die
Buffalo, NY
07.1985 - 12.1988
- Running Manual Machines
- Lathes, Mills, Drill presses
Education
High School Diploma -
West Seneca East Central
Seneca Street06-1985
Skills
- CNC Programming and Operations, Lathe/Mill
- Quality control/CMM
- Blueprint Reading and Interpretation
- Precision Measurement/Various Tools
- Welding Techniques
- Fabrication Methods
- Tooling Fabrication
- Machine Setup & Tooling
- Manual Machining & Troubleshooting
- Crane operation
- Machine Repair
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Machinist
Felton Machine, Inc.
01.2007 - Current
Foreman/Manual Machinist
Franbilt
06.1994 - 01.2007
Lead Machinist
Adsco Manufacturing Co.
12.1988 - 06.1994
Entry Level Machinist
Advanced Tool and Die
07.1985 - 12.1988
High School Diploma -
West Seneca East Central