Randy Nichols
Ashby
Summary
Experienced and reliable machinist seeking a position at your company.Offering over 25+years of precision machining expertise, including CNC and manual operation, large lathe work, and tooling maintenance. Known for exceptional judgment, attention to detail, and dedication to quality. Eager to contribute to a collaborative team and stay current in modern shop practices.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
S Fors construction co.
04 2023 - Current
- Worked with a team to do various jobs daily for a local utility company.
Machinist
CV Tool Inc.
11 1998 - 02 2023
- Set up and operated CNC and manual machines to produce high-precision parts for custom tooling applications
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to determine specifications and tolerances
- Conducted quality checks using micrometers and calipers to ensure conformity
- Operated large Cinturn lathes and Monarch machining centers for complex parts
- Maintained tooling equipment and collaborated on process improvements
- Completed jobs on schedule and under budget with minimal supervision
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
- Trained junior machinists on safe operation of machinery and tools.
Machinist
General Electric Company
11 1989 - 10 1998
- Completed GE Machinist Training Program, including large lathe operation and equipment troubleshooting
- Machine large steam turbine castings
- Worked extensively with Fanuc controls and precision tooling systems
- Supported team efforts in producing components for high-performance mechanical systems
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Middlesex Regional
Townsend, MAGeneral Electric Machinist Course -
General Electric
Skills
- CNC Lathe Operation
- CNC Machining Center
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
- Fanuc Controls Familiarity
- Dynapath Controls Familiarity
- Precision Measuring Tools
- DNC System
- Tooling Setup
- Tooling Maintenance
- Tooling Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Diagnostics
- Quality Assurance
- Process Verification
Timeline
High School Diploma -
North Middlesex Regional
General Electric Machinist Course -
General Electric
Construction Worker
S Fors construction co.
04 2023 - Current
Machinist
CV Tool Inc.
11 1998 - 02 2023
Machinist
General Electric Company
11 1989 - 10 1998