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Raymond Goetz III

Lakeside,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented NDT Inspector and Machinist with a proven track record at Solar Turbines. Skilled in visual inspection and quality control, I effectively reduced errors and enhanced production efficiency. A reliable team player, I excel in adaptability and decision-making, ensuring precision in machining and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

NDT Inspector

Solar Turbines
10.2022 - Current
  • Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
  • Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.

Machinist

Solar Turbines
05.2019 - Current
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
  • Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
  • Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
  • Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
  • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.

Machinist

Quality Controlled Manufacturing
05.2008 - 05.2019
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
  • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
  • Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
  • Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Hills High School
Santee, CA
06-2007

Timeline

NDT Inspector

Solar Turbines
10.2022 - Current

Machinist

Solar Turbines
05.2019 - Current

Machinist

Quality Controlled Manufacturing
05.2008 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

West Hills High School

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