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Randy Girard

Biddeford,ME

Summary

Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in changing out tooling and loading materials.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

EDM Specialist

Align Precision-Arundel
01.1994 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation of job progress, material usage, and quality control data for traceability purposes.
  • Contributed to process improvement efforts on mature hardware.
  • Improved production efficiency by optimizing machine settings and implementing preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Enhanced the accuracy of EDM components by meticulously following blueprints and specifications.
  • Ensured consistent product quality through regular inspection and calibration of EDM equipment.
  • Performed in-process dimensional checks and set up troubleshooting processes.
  • Assisted in training new employees on EDM processes, fostering a supportive team environment and enhancing overall productivity.
  • Collaborated with engineers to develop custom EDM solutions for complex projects, resulting in successful completion.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Served as subject matter expert on all aspects of wire-EDM operation including programming, setup, execution, monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Operated EDM CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
  • Ran multiple EDM CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
  • Utilized multiple measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
  • Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
  • Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
  • Collaborated with other departments to meet customer requirements.
  • Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
  • Performed periodic maintenance and basic repairs on EDM CNC machines.
  • Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
  • Utilized Solidworks to design electrodes used in the EDM equipment.
  • Utilized Solidworks to design workholding fixtures utilized in a production CNC environment.
  • Utilized various manual equipment such as grinders, ProtoTrak mills and lathes to manufacture workholding fixtures and gages used in a production CNC environment.

Tool And Gage Maker

Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
03.1988 - 01.1994
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked to tolerances of .0002" utilizing manual machining equipment such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
  • Responsible for the building and repairing of workholding fixtures and gages for the manufacturing of various jet engine components.
  • Responsible for the heat treatment and stress relieving of various metals used in the manufacture of gages and workholding fixtures which are used in the manufacturing of various jet engine components.

Maintenance Machinist

Spencer Press
08.1987 - 03.1988
  • Worked within the maintenance department to troubleshoot and repair equipment used in the printing press industry.
  • Utilized manual machining equipment to make simple components used in the maintenance and repair of equipment used in the printing press industry.

Machinist

GTE Sylvania
06.1985 - 08.1987
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Operated grinders, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts used in the manufacture of equipment utilized to build light bulbs.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.

Education

Machine Tool Technology

Southern Maine Vocational And Technical Institute
South Portland, ME
05.1985

Skills

  • Proficient in the use of various metalworking equipment used in the manufacturing of precision machined components
  • Proficient in the use of a wide variety on inspection equipment used in manufacturing of precision machined components

Timeline

EDM Specialist

Align Precision-Arundel
01.1994 - Current

Tool And Gage Maker

Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
03.1988 - 01.1994

Maintenance Machinist

Spencer Press
08.1987 - 03.1988

Machinist

GTE Sylvania
06.1985 - 08.1987

Machine Tool Technology

Southern Maine Vocational And Technical Institute

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