Patrick Smith
Falkville,AL
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Swiss Department
Structure Medical
Madison , AL
04.2020 - Current
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed all necessary paperwork.
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
- Analyzed finished products to detect any possible defects in design.
CNC Machine Setup
Structure Medical
Madison , AL
06.2016 - 04.2020
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Loaded and unloaded different tool parts from trucks and storage areas.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
CNC Machinist
orchid
Arab, AL
01.2007 - 06.2016
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
- Designed detailed preventive maintenance schedules to enhance tool performance.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process to report problems and required repairs.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed all necessary paperwork.
CNC Machinist
Federal-Mogul
Boaz, AL
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Maintained detailed production records to identify areas for improvement and maximize productivity.
- Adjusted offsets daily based on work orders and changing production needs.
- Observed machines for proper functioning and made adjustments to meet specifications and complete work orders on-time and under budget.
- Loaded and unloaded different tool parts from trucks and storage areas.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Conducted equipment tests and inspections and made adjustments to maintain safety and functionality.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
CNC Machinist
Webb Wheel
Cullman, AL
12.1997 - 07.2003
- Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
- Maintained detailed production records to identify areas for improvement and maximize productivity.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Produced quality work by leveraging welding techniques, engineering requirements and metallurgy knowledge.
Torpedoman 1 Class
US Navy
Var, Var
12.1982 - 06.1997
- Unloaded packages from trucks for delivery to customers, taking care to prevent damage to merchandise and goods.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics and productivity records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Good Hope High School
Cullman, ALSkills
- Quality control
- Blueprint reading
- Preventive maintenance
- Machine and program Troubleshooting
Timeline
Lead Swiss Department
Structure Medical
04.2020 - Current
CNC Machine Setup
Structure Medical
06.2016 - 04.2020
CNC Machinist
orchid
01.2007 - 06.2016
CNC Machinist
Federal-Mogul
01.2004 - 01.2007
CNC Machinist
Webb Wheel
12.1997 - 07.2003
Torpedoman 1 Class
US Navy
12.1982 - 06.1997
High School Diploma -
Good Hope High School