Rachael Hall
Port Saint John,FL
Summary
Talented Machinist with 13 years of experience setting up and operating CNC machines and manual machines to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Has Experience using solid works with CAMworks software and has the ability to program parts with little guidance and would be more fluent at it with the right leadership. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards. Works great with others.
Eager to learn. Open minded and very hard working. Will go the distance to learn and soak up every bit of useful information.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Winchester Interconnect
Melbourne, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Set up and operated CNC machines to produce precision components, adhering to strict quality standards.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to execute accurate machining processes.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers, calipers, drop gage, and height gage to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Experience setting up Haas machines with 5th axis trunnion
- Experience setting up and running fanuc robots
- Produced high quality housings holding tolerances of +-.0005
- Use GD&T daily
Machinist, CNC Supervisor
J.W Performance Transmissions
Rockledge, FL
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Assessed equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Laid out and set up work area quickly for Jobs.
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, and grinders to craft products.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventative maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan
- Operated and maintained numbers of different mill and lathe machines to fabricate products.
- Set up machines for numerous different jobs.
- Deburred parts after runs for clean finishes
- Edited programs by reading G code and added notes when needed.
- Used solidworks with CAM programming software to make precision parts
- Ability to Run 3 + machines to keep production going
Machinist Level 3
Knights Enterprises
Titusville, FL
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Obtained blueprints and support materials from suppliers and engineers.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Operated and maintained up to 5 different mill and lathe machines.
- Held tolerances as tight as .0003
- Used GD&T
Machine Operator
Twisted Industries
Merritt Island, FL
05.2013 - 06.2017
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for work to be performed.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Assessed equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Followed technical documentation, including tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration and adjusted machines or replaced tools to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for operations.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Maintained machines within work area, complying with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Maintained equipment performance by completing routine maintenance actions such as lubricating and cleaning components.
- Updated daily production logs with timely and accurate information, regularly informing management of special incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts, maintaining awareness of approximate job completion times.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Cutter Grinder
Innovative Tool Supply
Cocoa , FL
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Inspected, felt and measured workpieces to meet surfaces and dimensions specifications.
- Kept equipment in good working order by calibrating settings and performing minor maintenance.
- Manually set up machinery on surface grinders.
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
- Prepared surface grinders and Chop saw machinery for use and verified presence of sufficient parts to complete operations.
- Assessed finished pieces for compliance with standards and removed defective items.
- Set up and ran Numerous types of grinders and equipment to complete grinding tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
- Adhered to all standard safety and compliance requirements, which decreased minor accidents by 90%.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Monitored machine operations to determine adjustments and stop machines when problems occurred.
- Increased productivity by closely inspected machine parts and replacing worn components quickly to optimize performance.
- Monitored machines and grinding wheels during operation and use to assess functionality and maintain safety.
- Read daily work orders to appropriately set up machines for daily needs and specific task such as tool sharpening.
- Ground and sharpened numerous types of tooling such as roughers, reamers, key way cutters, saw blades, drills, all sizes of end mills including the outside diameter and faces on end mills.
Education
Machinist Apprenticeship Program - Machining
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL05.2018
High School Diploma -
Cocoa High School
Cocoa, FL2013
Skills
- CNC Machine set up and Operation
- Assembly and Production
- Equipment monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Safety and compliance
- Manufacturing and reading blue prints
- Equipment operation
- Can read and write G and M code
- Can edit programs
- Works fast and efficiently
- Experience on Haas, Fadel, Matsuura with Fanuc controller and Mazak machines
- Experience using solidworks with CAM programming software
Timeline
Machinist
Winchester Interconnect
03.2023 - Current
Machinist Level 3
Knights Enterprises
02.2020 - 08.2020
Machinist, CNC Supervisor
J.W Performance Transmissions
03.2017 - 03.2023
Cutter Grinder
Innovative Tool Supply
05.2015 - 03.2017
Machine Operator
Twisted Industries
05.2013 - 06.2017
Machinist Apprenticeship Program - Machining
Eastern Florida State College
High School Diploma -
Cocoa High School