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Ricky Browning

Wichita,Ks

Summary

Enthusiastic CNC Machinist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Machine Manufacturing.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist

Ferroloy
Wichita, KS
09.2023 - Current
  • Machine all kinds of iron castings poured in the foundry.
  • Clean out machines.
  • Dump chip bins when full.
  • Fill coolant when needed.
  • Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
  • Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications by measuring with appropriate instruments.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
  • Replace cutting tools according to job requirements; inspect tool condition regularly for wear and damage.
  • Adjust offsets during program execution; monitor results against programmed values.
  • Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning and grinding.
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
  • Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
  • Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
  • Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
  • Separated scrap waste and related materials for reuse or recycling.
  • Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.

CNC Machinist

CMJ MFG
Mulvane, KS
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
  • Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
  • Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
  • Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
  • Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.
  • Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
  • Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
  • Constantly held tight tolerances on parts ranging from large tolerances down to tenths of a thousandths. (0.0000)
  • Ran materials ranging from soft metals to hardened metals, copper, bronze, nickle, different steel grades, ect

CNC Machinist

Perfekta
Wichita, United States
04.2019 - 02.2022
  • Operates 5-axis DMG CNC Machine.
  • Uses siemens control.
  • Self Inspect parts.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Operated and maintained up to 4 different mill machines to fabricate aircraft products.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Verified appropriate product lubrication and cooling throughout machine operation.
  • Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
  • Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
  • Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
  • Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
  • Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
  • Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita , KS
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Measured installation locations with care to cut materials accurately and minimize waste.
  • Met strict quality standards by inspecting and correcting work of less experienced team members.
  • Read blueprints and schematics correctly to complete jobs accurately and prevent rework.
  • Completed same high level of work in hot, cold and inclement weather environments.
  • Installed rivets and hillocks.
  • Used pneumatic hand tools.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Make hotel reservations for members Fix account and update accounts online Promoted from Sales to SPG Rep Feb 2017.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity

Convergys
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Customer Care Professional Taking care of AT&T mobile billing issues Up-Sold new phone service as well.
  • Provided deals and savings.
  • Brainstorming and problem solving.
  • Strived for sales.

Aegis/Teleperformance
09.2014 - 05.2015
  • Assisted members of United Health Care Handled errors on medical claims Helped find members primary care physicians.

Customer Sales Representative

Communication Solutions
10.2013 - 09.2014
  • Called and tried to upgrade their phone service Tried to sign them up with Dish Network for a combo.

Education

Engineering Design Technology - Engineering Technology

WSU Tech
Wichita, KS
05-2026

CNC Machinist -

WSU TECH
Wichita, KS
07.2019

Sheet Metal -

WSU TECH
Wichita, KS
09.2018

High School Diploma -

Lamar High School
Lamar Mo
05.2011

Skills

  • Can run Lathes and Mills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Team Collaboration
  • Design Specifications
  • De-Burring
  • CNC and Manual Equipment
  • Inspection Processes
  • Quality Control
  • Relationship Building
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Precision Measuring Instruments
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Problem-Solving
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Routine Machinery Checks
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Machinery Cleaning
  • Operate Forklift

Timeline

CNC Machinist

Ferroloy
09.2023 - Current

CNC Machinist

CMJ MFG
02.2022 - 09.2023

CNC Machinist

Perfekta
04.2019 - 02.2022

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Spirit AeroSystems
09.2018 - 01.2019

Starwood Hotels & Resorts
07.2016 - 09.2018

Convergys
06.2015 - 07.2016

Aegis/Teleperformance
09.2014 - 05.2015

Customer Sales Representative

Communication Solutions
10.2013 - 09.2014

Engineering Design Technology - Engineering Technology

WSU Tech

CNC Machinist -

WSU TECH

Sheet Metal -

WSU TECH

High School Diploma -

Lamar High School

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