Richard Kole
Rochester,NY
Summary
Reliable, Experienced, Skilled Grinder with safety-oriented and results-driven mindset. Knowledgeable in setting up and running manual and CNC grinding machines with a Strong mechanical aptitude. Upbeat team player with self-motivated nature.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Tire Foam Tech
Pro Tire Repair Inc.
Geneseo, NY
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed tire fill shop
- Dismounted, mounted and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Foam filled Agriculture and off road tires to specs.
- Operated equipment such as Corghi and Coats Tire machines.
High Tolerance Grinder
Gleason Works
Rochester, NY
01.2005 - 05.2010
- Manually set up machinery, center grinders, and grinders.
- Studied blueprints or metal workpiece layouts to determine grinding procedures and plan machine setups and operational sequences.
- Set up and ran manual & CNC Studer and Kellenburger equipment to complete grinding tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
- Monitored machine operations to determine offset adjustments and stop machines when problems occurred.
- Completed deburring, buffing and polishing materials according to strict tolerances.
- Inspected, felt and measured workpieces to meet surfaces and dimensions specifications per blueprint.
- Moved finished work to correct staging/QC area for disposition.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Adhered to all standard safety and compliance requirements, which decreased minor accidents.
High Tolerance Grinder
Precision Grinding And Manufacturing
Rochester , NY
05.2002 - 12.2004
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Studied blueprints or metal workpiece layouts to determine grinding procedures and plan machine setups and operational sequences.
- Set up and ran manual & CNC Kellenburger equipment to complete grinding tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
- Monitored machine operations to determine offset adjustments and stop machines when problems occurred.
- Completed deburring, buffing and polishing materials according to strict tolerances.
- Inspected, felt and measured workpieces to meet surfaces and dimensions specifications per blueprint.
- Moved finished work to correct staging/QC area for disposition.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Adhered to all standard safety and compliance requirements, which decreased minor accidents.
High Tolerance Grinder
CJ Winter
Rochester , NY
01.1999 - 05.2002
- Studied blueprints or metal workpiece layouts to determine grinding procedures and plan machine operational sequences.
- Ran manual & CNC Studer and Kellenburger equipment to complete grinding tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
- Monitored machine operations to determine offset adjustments and stop machines when problems occurred.
- Completed deburring, buffing and polishing materials according to strict tolerances.
- Inspected, felt and measured workpieces to meet surfaces and dimensions specifications per blueprint.
- Moved finished work to correct staging/QC area for disposition.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Adhered to all standard safety and compliance requirements, which decreased minor accidents.
Manual Machinist
Melles Griot Optics
Rochester , NY
06.1995 - 12.1998
- Primary support of glass shop
- Took measurements and marked material for cutting or shaping.
- Fabricated and shaped parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites.
- Made grinding shells to correct radius's for glass shop
- Reviewed project blueprints to determine size of batches and speed of machine.
- Performed routine machine maintenance and repaired minor damages.
- 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.
- Manually set up machinery, Mills, lathes and grinders.
- Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
- Obtained blueprints and support materials from suppliers and engineers.
Group Leader
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester , NY
01.1987 - 05.1995
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Education
CNC Machine Programming
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYBasic Machining
(RTMI) Rochester Tooling & Machining Institute
Rochester, NY06.1986
High School Diploma -
Greece Athena High School
Rochester, NY06.1979
Skills
- ID & OD Grinding CNC/Manual
- Surface Grinding CNC/Manual
- Grinder Operation
- Safety Awareness
- Workload Prioritization
- Effective Working Relationships
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Company Safety Policies
- Continuous Education
Timeline
Manager/Tire Foam Tech
Pro Tire Repair Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2021
High Tolerance Grinder
Gleason Works
01.2005 - 05.2010
High Tolerance Grinder
Precision Grinding And Manufacturing
05.2002 - 12.2004
High Tolerance Grinder
CJ Winter
01.1999 - 05.2002
Manual Machinist
Melles Griot Optics
06.1995 - 12.1998
Group Leader
Eastman Kodak Company
01.1987 - 05.1995
CNC Machine Programming
Monroe Community College
Basic Machining
(RTMI) Rochester Tooling & Machining Institute
High School Diploma -
Greece Athena High School
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